French Cocktails
French cocktails live between hotel bar polish and aperitif ease: cognac, champagne, cassis, pastis, Suze, citrus, and a table that knows when to stop.
Featured french cocktails
- French 75 - Drink desk - Paris - Gin, lemon, sugar, champagne, and a bright snap before dinner.
- Kir Royale - Drink desk - Dijon - Creme de cassis under champagne, poured lightly so fruit does not smother the wine.
- Sidecar - Drink desk - Paris - Cognac, lemon, orange liqueur, and a sugared rim only if the drink needs it.
- Pastis piscine - Drink desk - Marseille - Pastis, water, and a glass full of ice for a southern afternoon.
- Suze tonic - Drink desk - Lyon - Gentian bitterness lengthened with tonic and lemon for a very French aperitif.
- Chambord Royale - Drink desk - Loire Valley - Black raspberry liqueur and sparkling wine, sweet but not heavy.
- Cognac sour - Drink desk - Cognac - Cognac, lemon, sugar, and egg white shaken into a clean, plush sour.
- Monaco - Drink desk - Paris - Beer, lemonade, and grenadine for a low-stakes terrace drink.