french gin Archives - Paris • Cocktails • Bars

Bee to Bottle and Erika Spirits

This month’s episode, Bee to Bottle, covers the importance of bees to the agricultural landscape in France (and elsewhere) and how one small beekeeper at Erika highlights honey with a gin, vodka and mead.

Farm to Bottle in France

Learn about the agricultural landscape in France and why small farmers are turning to spirits to sustain their businesses.

Cocktail & Spirits News / Made in France

Citadelle releases its delightful Jardin D’Été Gin

- May 13, 2021 - Forest Collins

Get ready for sunnier days and stock up on the latest expression from the OG of French gin that’s the perfect choice for this summer’s gin & tonics!

Provençal spirits with Sunshine and Lana of La Thériaque

Ever wonder what it would be like to move to Provence from America and start distilling a gin-style spirit with the local ingredients?

Made in France

American duo creates spirits with south of France flavors

- December 1, 2020 | November 30, 2020 - Forest Collins

Meet the new French spirit that changes from season to season as it expresses the terroir of the south of France

cheese pairings

What Cheese Pairs Best with a Gin & Tonic Cocktail?

- June 10, 2019 | June 11, 2019 - Forest Collins

Quick take: pair a Gin & Tonic cocktail with a Fourme d’Ambert cheese In our cheese + cocktail pairing project, I combine my cocktail know-how with the encyclopedic cheese knowledge […]

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…