Forest Collins, Author at Paris • Cocktails • Bars

Margot Combat Cocktail Club Pop-up / €€€€€ 25+

Margot Combat Cocktail Club Pop-Up at Le Meurice

- May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 - Forest Collins

Margot Combat Cocktail Club pops up every Thursday night at Le Meurice’s restaurant Le Dali with DJ’s and a special menu that includes table side trolley service from Margot Lecarpentier herself.

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mesures / Paris 03 / €€€ 14 - 17

Mesures: a New Paris Vinyl Bar Inspired by Jazz Kissa

- February 28, 2024 | February 28, 2024 - Forest Collins

The newly opened Paris vinyl bar, Mesures, draws inspiration from the Japanese concept of jazz kissa. Kissa – shorthand for “kissaten”, a tea room/coffee shop – is a phenomenon that […]

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Edinburgh Cocktail Bars: Where to Sip in Scotland’s Capital

- February 26, 2024 | February 26, 2024 - Forest Collins

With a growing number of notable Edinburgh cocktail bars, Scotland’s capital is making a name for itself when it comes to mixed drinks. On a recent overnighter I revisited some […]

Cravan Saint Germain / Paris 06 / €€€€ 18 - 24

Cravan Saint Germain

- January 26, 2024 | January 26, 2024 - Forest Collins

In the heart of the Saint Germain neighborhood in Paris, is the new outpost of Cravan, which tows the brand’s party line of well-executed cocktails served in an historical setting. […]

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October Cheese and cocktail pairing: Jack Rose and Bouton de Culotte

- October 4, 2023 | October 4, 2023 - Forest Collins

In our cheese and cocktail pairing project, I combine my cocktail know-how with the encyclopedic cheese knowledge of Jennifer Greco of Chez Loulou for a series of classic cocktails paired […]

Bar Nouveau / Paris 03 / €€ 9 – 13

Bar Nouveau: A Tiny Paris Bar Bringing Art Nouveau to Life

- September 28, 2023 | September 28, 2023 - Forest Collins

Bar Nouveau combines charm of the past with the sophistication of modern craft cocktails.

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Three London Hotel Bars with Unique Twists Worth a Visit

- August 29, 2023 | August 29, 2023 - Forest Collins

London has no shortage of swanky bars…and here are some of my favourite hotel bars with a fun little twist…

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Five Dallas Cocktail Bars I’m Loving Right Now

- August 22, 2023 | August 22, 2023 - Forest Collins

The Dallas cocktail scene has something to offer from easy going margaritas to high end hotel bars, like these five great spots.

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Where to drink cocktails in Oslo? HIMKOK

- June 15, 2023 | June 15, 2023 - Forest Collins

It’s rare that I dedicate a travel post to just one bar, but HIMKOK is worth a little exception. I had the good fortune to spend a night in Norway […]

Classique / Paris 09 / paris terrace

Classique: 19th century pharmacy turned cocktail bar

- June 2, 2023 | June 18, 2024 - Forest Collins

Classique is a welcome new generation of Paris cocktail bar with a small menu of fancy snacks in an old pharmacy.

Paris Cocktail Talk Back Episdoes

Paris Cocktail Talk

The Pilot

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The Pilot

Jan 5, 2016 • 33:05

In the pilot episode of Paris Cocktail Talk we talk about cocktail trends and favorite Paris bars with local bartenders Thierry Daniel, Josh Fontaine, and Thibaut Neuman.
New Bar Openings

Jan 22, 2016 • 27:16

In this episode of Paris Cocktail Talk we explore what's new in the Paris cocktail scene and focus on new cocktail bars opening in Paris. We'll visit three bars that have recently opened (or reopened): Les Justes, Tiger, and Les Bains.
Paris Cocktail Week

Feb 5, 2016 • 37:28

In honor of Paris Cocktail Week, we caught up with some of the participants in this year's event to talk cocktails. From brand ambassadors to bartenders we get the low down on this annual cocktail event.
Brand Ambassadors

Feb 19, 2016 • 43:58

This week on Paris Cocktail Talk we're getting to know some locally based brand ambassadors to find out more about their favorite perks (and pitfalls) of the job and, of course, their favorite cocktails.
Single Spirit Bars

Mar 4, 2016 • 41:29

In this episode of Paris Cocktail Talk we get into single spirits bars. We'll talk bourbon at The Beast, rum at Mabel, and whiskey at Sherry Butt.
Rum

Mar 25, 2016 • 39:04

This episode of Paris Cocktail Talk is all about rum. We'll get into the history of rum, debates about sugar in rum, and great places to taste rum in Paris.
Tiki Talk Part I

Apr 8, 2016 • 16:34

In Part I of our Tiki Talk series, we'll be chatting with Scotty Schuder of Dirty Dick, artist Bai Tiki, and Alexandre Gabriel of Pierre Ferrand Cognac.
Beginner Bartender Basics

Apr 22, 2016 • 41:38

This episode of Paris Cocktail Talk is all about beginner bartenders. We'll talk with local shop owners and bartenders and get advice on how to start up a home bar and equip yourself to make cocktails from the comfort of your own home!
Tiki Take 2

Jul 15, 2016 • 40:59

Part 2 of our Tiki Series! We'll talk with art historian Carol Ivory, Tiki authority Jeff Beachbum Berry, and Cédric Caer, co-owner of Le Tiki Lounge in Paris
Rhum Fest

May 19, 2017 • 30:19

This episode of Paris Cocktail Talk is all about Rhum Fest 2017. We'll talk with some of the brand ambassadors present at the Fest this year, with a focus on Rhum from exotic places like Thailand, Mexico, and beyond. We'll also catch up with some of our favorite faces from…