Sip your agave spirits straight with some toasted pumpkins seeds on the side! We’re learning lots of interesting tidbits with our mezcal interview series….
Tag: cocktails
Reading is Fun: Mezcal, L’esprit du Mexique
With Agave Festival happening this April, it’s a great time to get around to a book review I’ve been meaning to do for awhile. Mezcal l’esprit du Mexique by Domingo […]
Meet Eduardo Orendain of Arette Tequila
Over a decade ago it wasn’t easy to find a good tequila in Paris, and it was relegated to bad shooters in cheap bars. But fortunately better quality agave spirits […]
Letter from the Editor: Time for seasonal transitions…
Technically it’s still winter in Paris. I’m even having some friends over for cassoulet this weekend! But, we’ve also had a warm snap, so it’s already starting to feel like […]
Happy New Year with David Lebovitz
Happy New Year, Cocktail Lovers! To kick off 2019, we have a special treat with guest David Lebovitz on the show. We talk to David about cocktails, aperitifs and the general state of the French drinking scene.
What Cheese Pairs Best with the Last Word Cocktail?
Quick take: pair a Last Word cocktail with a Bouton de Culotte cheese In our cheese + cocktail pairing project, I’m combining my cocktail know-how with the encyclopedic cheese knowledge […]
I have mixed feelings on Kube bar and restaurant
Quick Take: Kube’s most significant points of interest are the lovely terrace, lush decor and the ice bar. Lots of the city’s cocktail bars have good points and bad points. […]
French Whisky
This month we’re talking French whisky! Did you know that whisky is not only the most popular spirit in France, but that the French drink more whisky than any other country?! (about 2.2 litres per capita annually as opposed to, for example, about 1.5 litres per capita in the US!)
Hackney Cocktail Bar Crawl in London
I think London is the cat’s pajamas when it comes to cocktailing. With old standbys plus frequent new openings, there are just too many great cocktail choices for a simple […]
Recommended Reading and Cocktail Party Conversation Starters Vol. 17
Welcome to this week’s roundup of interesting cocktail and spirits related articles plus a few fun bits of news just made for cocktail party conversation starters. Cocktail Reading Jeppson’s Malört: […]
