French 75s are named after a gun, which seems odd when you consider the bubbly, light, dainty qualities of the drink. Especially if you actually look at the gun, which is in fact a small cannon.   But the french 75 is powerful; the combination of gin and champagne delivers a powerful kick, apparently evocative of  the feeling of being shelled with a mid-sized cannon. I have thankfully never experienced the cannon shelling, but the kick of the cocktail is quite nice.