Winter and Covid restrictions means we’re staying home more. How about some of my favorite comfort cocktail hour pairings. Starting with my favorite for fall weather….

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Winter and Covid restrictions means we’re staying home more. How about some of my favorite comfort cocktail hour pairings. Starting with my favorite for fall weather….
Meet the new French spirit that changes from season to season as it expresses the terroir of the south of France
Wondering what gift to buy your cocktail loving friend? Here’s a list for Made in France gifts for all budget from 15 to 2800 Euros!
This episode covers France’s traditional apple brandy, Calvados. It’s a tasty spirit with a long history and Alex Mermillod from the distillery Christian Drouin joins us to provide a primer on the product: how and where it’s made and drank and even how they get those apples inside the bottles! Alex Mermillod has a true […]
One of the most common questions I get is “Where to find a great mojito in Paris?” Read on if you’re curious…
Quick take: Make this Apple Calvados Quick Bread recipe and serve with a sweeter cider Quick breads are an easy way to bake up something sweet or savory even if (like me) you’re not much of a baker. I like to make one for a weekend treat or as an easy – but thoughtful – […]
Discover over 120 brands of French spirits and enjoy cocktail themed conferences and workshops at France Quintessence.
Try out the new French spirits forward cocktail menu at Le Syndicat.
Artisanal French liqueur, Cambusier, is making the rounds with a stop at Bonhomie for nicely priced cocktails (8 Euros) or the Génépi Cambusier Tonic at 6 Euros, even! Considering how tasty the small plates are at this restaurant bar, it’s worth a stop in to both discover and dine.
Celebrate the 2nd and 4th anniversaries of La Commune & Le Syndicat, respectively, at La Commune Punch Club. On the agenda: cocktails, fun, good tunes and shots! (and you gotta love their hashtag: #wheregrandpaspiritsgogansta !)