In this month’s episode, we talk to Aurélie Duboé about the state of cocktail journalism in France and how she researches and crafts a story. She shares her take on the French perception of cocktails and how they rate alongside wine, beer, and other spirits. Aurélie gives her take on how bar culture in France differs from other countries, especially in Asia where she previously spent much time drinking cocktails. Finally she recommends some of her favorite bars for cocktails in Paris.
About our Cocktail Journalism in France episode guest: Aurélie Duboé
Aurélie lived in Malaysia for 10 years, where she discovered the world of cocktails while searching for hidden bars for an Australian magazine. She then wrote for a local magazine and judged several competitions. Now in Paris, Aurélie continues to write about drinks… or vice versa, and occasionally travels for Alambic magazine.
Products, places, and people mentioned in our Cocktail Journalism in France episode
Aurelie’s Cocktails in Paris Instagram
Alambic online magazine
Paris Cocktail Bars mentioned in the episode:
Cocktails of the Month for Cocktail Journalism in France Episode: Paloma
Paloma
45 ml (1.5 oz) Tequila
15 ml (½ oz) fresh squeeze lime juice
Grapefruit soda
Optional: rim the glass with sal de gusano (worm salt) or other salt
Add tequila and lime juice to tall glass over ice.
Top with grapefruit soda.
If you can’t find grapefruit soda (sometimes the case in France), Aurélie provides this “fake” paloma recipe which was created by Milk and Honey London barman Manuel Alvarez
5ml Campari
45 ml tequila
17.5 lime juice
15 ml sugar syrup
50 top with soda water
Optional: rim the glass with sal de gusano or other salt
Add all ingredients except soda water to tall glass over ice.
Top with soda water.
As with any cocktail you can adjust the above proportions to suit your taste if you want it sweeter, more sour, or lower alcohol.
Big thanks to…
Aurélie Duboé
World Radio Paris for editing and production
Son Little for the music we use
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