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World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 Dispatches from France

- November 3, 2024 | November 3, 2024 - Forest Collins

Quicktake: The No. 1 spot on World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 is held by Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City. From France, the Cambridge Public House, Bar Nouveau, and Danico all […]

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Where to drink cocktails in Brussels

- September 6, 2024 | September 6, 2024 - Forest Collins

Earlier this year, I hopped over to Belgium and set about exploring cocktails in Brussels. While the country is rightly famous for its beer and fries, it also boasts a […]

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Seven Historic London Hotels for Cocktails

- August 15, 2024 | August 17, 2024 - Forest Collins

The best historic London hotels seamlessly merge the city’s past with its present, leaving clients to contemplate a bygone era over modern day cocktails. Some have been hotels since their […]

Cocktail Journalism in France with Alambic contributor Aurélie Duboé

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 […]

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The Three Best Bars for Martinis in London

- July 19, 2024 | July 19, 2024 - Forest Collins

When it comes to the best bars for martinis in London, you’re completely spoiled for choice. There are so many places I can order up my favorite classic and they’ll […]

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Cuban tapas and rum Cocktails at Paris Rooftop Bar, Eminente

- June 12, 2024 | June 12, 2024 - Forest Collins

Contemporary art, cuban snacks and rum cocktails on Paris rooftop bar Eminente

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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.

Paris Palace Hotel Bars: Les Ambassadeurs with Kevin Rigault

We have a special treat to kick off 2024 with guest Kevin Rigualt talking about what it’s like managing in Paris palace hotel bars, the creation of his new seasonal […]

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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 […]

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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…