French Cocktails

Earthquake is a cocktail that was supposedly invented by a French painter named Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It is made with equal parts of absinthe and cognac, although some recipes suggest gin as the third component. As the name suggests,... READ MORE

French 75 is a classic cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and champagne. To prepare it, gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup are shaken with ice, strained into a glass, then topped with champagne and garnished with lemon peel.... READ MORE

Sometimes described as "Negroni’s long-lost autumnal cousin," Boulevardier is a mixed drink made with a combination of Campari, sweet vermouth, and bourbon or rye whiskey. The ingredients are mixed with ice, then strained into a chi... READ MORE

Rose is a cocktail made with kirsch, dry vermouth, and strawberry syrup. All ingredients should be stirred with ice, then strained into a cocktail glass. The cocktail can sometimes be garnished with a single Maraschino cherry. It is belie... READ MORE

Between the Sheets is a cocktail made with lemon juice and equal parts cognac, rum, and Cointreau. The ingredients are shaken with ice, and then strained into a chilled cocktail glass. It is believed that this variation on the Sidecar... READ MORE

Blue Lagoon is a refreshing summer cocktail made with a combination of vodka, blue curaçao, and lemonade. In order to prepare it, vodka and curaçao are shaken with ice, then strained into a highball glass filled with ice, an... READ MORE

French Connection is a classic French cocktail made with a combination of only two ingredients – equal parts cognac and amaretto. In order to prepare it, the ingredients are poured into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice cubes. ... READ MORE

B and B is a French cocktail made with a combination of equal parts brandy and Benedictine, a herbal liqueur. The two B’s in its name refer to the two key ingredients used to prepare the drink. In order to prepare it, the ingredient... READ MORE

Monkey Gland is a French cocktail made with a combination of gin, orange juice, and a few drops of absinthe and grenadine. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be shaken, then strained into a chilled cocktail glass. The drink wa... READ MORE

Rourou is a French cocktail made with a combination of pastis and strawberry syrup. In order to prepare it, the ingredients should simply be mixed and served in an old-fashioned glass. The drink is especially recommended for people who li... READ MORE

Typically served in a collins glass, Feuille Morte is a French cocktail made with a combination of pastis, grenadine, and mint syrup. In order to prepare it, the ingredients should be poured into a glass, and the cocktail is served with c... READ MORE

White Negroni is a cocktail that combines gin, Lillet, and Suze. As the name suggests, it was inspired by the great Negroni, a cocktail made with equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. This white version is made with equal parts of... READ MORE

Tomate is a French cocktail made with a combination of pastis, grenadine syrup, and chilled water. In order to prepare it, pastis and grenadine syrup should simply be poured into a tall glass, while chilled water is served separately in a... READ MORE

Kir Breton is a version of the popular French Kir cocktail, and some say it is even better than regular Kir. It is made with a combination of Calvados, crème de cassis, and chilled dry Breton cider. In order to prepare it, Calvados... READ MORE

Soupe Angevine is a French cocktail that combines sparkling wine, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and Cointreau. Often classified as a punch, the cocktail is usually made in a large punch bowl. All the ingredients, except sparkling wine, are ad... READ MORE

Old Pal is a French cocktail made with a combination of Canadian whiskey, Campari, and dry vermouth. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be stirred with ice, then strained into a cocktail glass filled with ice. If desired, this... READ MORE

Perroquet is a traditional mixed drink made with a combination of pastis, mint syrup, and chilled water. In order to prepare it, pastis and mint syrup should simply be mixed in a glass, and the cocktail is then served with a small jug fil... READ MORE

Kir Normand is a variation of the famous Kir, made with a combination of crème de cassis, Calvados, and Normandy cider (instead of wine). In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be poured into a flute glass and stirred. This... READ MORE

Cidre Royal is a variation of the classic Kir cocktail. It is prepared with a combination of crème de cassis, calvados, and cider (instead of wine). In order to prepare it, all ingredients should simply be combined in a cocktail or... READ MORE

La Tour Eiffel is an American cocktail that was inspired by Sazerac. It combines Cognac, absinthe, Cointreau, and Suze—herbal liqueur from France with a spicy and bitter character. To make the cocktail, absinthe is poured in a flute... READ MORE

Poinsettia is an elegant French cocktail made with a combination of champagne, orange liqueur, and cranberry juice. In order to prepare it, orange liqueur and cranberry juice should first be poured into a chilled champagne flute, stirred,... READ MORE

The apéritif known as Kir bianco is a modern version of Kir made with créme de cassis and sweet white vermouth. Due to the sweetness of vermouth, the mixture is a bit more sugary than the traditional Kir, which is m... READ MORE