Winter and Covid restrictions means we’re staying home more. How about some of my favorite comfort cocktail hour pairings made with stuff you probably already have on hand.
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!
Made in France: Bourgoin Verjus
Thanks to its terroir and the savoir faire of its people, France is the source of many quality cocktail ingredients like this verjus
Verjus: What is it and Why to use it in Cocktails
Verjus might be what your cocktail game is missing…
Five Champagne Cocktails for New Years (and nearly 20 years of celebrations)
Champagne is stellar on its own, but if you want to doll it up, here are five sophisticated cocktail options that still let the sparkle shine through… plus a little personal walk down memory lane with bubbles…
Beyond the Bloody Mary: Paris Bartenders’ Best Brunch Cocktail Creations
I love a good bloody mary but there are plenty more options to explore when it comes to early day drinking! I’m a big fan of other classic boozy brunch beverages like mimosas, Buck’s fizz, gin ramos fizz, greyhounds, etc. For some additional inspiration on daytime drinks, I’ve been reaching out to the Paris bartending […]
Easy, Festive Holiday Mocktails
Everyone should have a few festive non-alcoholic cocktails in their arsenal for the holidays. These are a snap to make with pantry staples or easy to find ingredients.
Tips and Tricks for Better Home Bar Ice
Cocktail enthusiasts have long appreciated ice as an essential part of a proper drink. I was writing about ice (or the lack thereof) in France a decade ago. But these days, it has become an even more mainstream topic. Sure, we’ve always thrown a few cubes in a drink to make it colder, but now […]
Comfort Cocktail Hour: Calvados Highball + Pigs in Blankets
Winter and Covid restrictions means we’re staying home more. How about some of my favorite comfort cocktail hour pairings. Starting with my favorite for fall weather….
American duo creates spirits with south of France flavors
Meet the new French spirit that changes from season to season as it expresses the terroir of the south of France
The Nicest Ice in France
The holiday season is the best time to treat yourself – or your guests – to the prettiest ice in Paris. And, you can now get it delivered to your door…
