The club, however, does not acknowledge an association ... Arnaud’s previous owner, the colourful Germaine Wells, had always fancied French 75s with gin and champagne, while Archie Casbarian ...

Whether it’s the bracing and seductive Arsenic and Old Lace or the bright and charming French 75, here are seven gin drinks to fall in love with the spirit all over again.

Except for Brad Pitt, who probably sleeps pretty well surrounded by piles of cash, bottles of his Miraval rosé, and now his very own gin. The Gardener is a new French gin created by Pitt along with ...