Paris landmark shop Samaritan has finally reopened and the cocktail bar if it’s 7th floor brasserie has a stunning view with drinks worthy of this legendary location.
Author: Forest Collins
Cocktail Expert Forest Collins is the creator of 52martinis, an online guide to the best cocktail bars in Paris and other small batch spirits news from France. We've also recently launched an app so you can keep all that bar info in your pocket!
Five ways to mix culture and cocktails in Florence
You may not hear me say it often, but there’s more to life than mixed drinks. I love mixing culture with my cocktails, especially in Italy. I’ve just been exploring the Florence cocktail scene and have some fresh tips for you. Between visits to the Uffizi or the Duomo, take one of these five different […]
When in Rome, drink in its best cocktail bars
When it comes to mixology, Italy is rivaling many cocktail hot-spots for drinks quality. Want to explore beyond typical Italian aperitivos and Tuscan wines? Take a look at our list of some of the best cocktail bars in Rome.
French RDT’s by ÉLY make for easy summer cocktails
France is stepping up its game when it comes to RTD’s, which are great for summer picnics and casual entertaining – like these chic little numbers from ÉLY delivered straight to your door anywhere in Europe.
L’Entente might just make the best Pimm’s cup in Paris
Sure I haven’t tried every Pimm’s cup in town. But that’s because this is a town not known for them. Yet, I stumbled across a top notch one at l’Entente recently over brunch and Scotch quail eggs.
Christian Drouin releases 8,550 bottles of Pira, small batch pear based gin
While you might think of apples when you think of Normandy, pears are important fruits there too. And Christian Drouin has a very limited edition gin made from pears.
Irish and English hard seltzer comes to France in a party box
Looking for easy summer drinking inspiration? We’ve been taste-testing more of the many, many hard seltzers to be popping up in France and are enjoying a couple of the new choices coming over from Ireland and Britain for a low-key, fuss-free options. They can even come in their own party box for the full apero experience.
Citadelle releases its delightful Jardin D’Été Gin
Get ready for sunnier days and stock up on the latest expression from the OG of French gin that’s the perfect choice for this summer’s gin & tonics!
Cocktail & Cheese Pairing Workshops: Daiquiri
New cocktail and cheese workshop launch!
Comfort Cocktail Hour: Negroni Sbagliato + Mini Mac’n’Cheese
For springtime how about a comfort cocktail and snack pairing that makes a great bridge between cold and warm weather with the rich and creamy cheese in the snack and the bright bubbles in the drink.
