Cocktails in Paris

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

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

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