Small Batch Cocktail & Spirits News from France
Good things take time. So we waited patiently for the creative force behind Little Red Door and Lulu White to open doors of their third venue, Bonhomie, a small plate Mediterranean inspired restaurant, coffee shop and cocktail bar. And it was well worth the wait. The 200 square meter space is bright and chic. It’s […]
Shopping for a drinks enthusiast this year? Cocktaillians can be a particular challenge. We’re not picky, per se. But, we know what we like. And what works. And what works well. We can venture into geeky territory. We’re up to date on the latest cocktail news. And we usually do things with purpose. When I […]
The Holidays: Super fun but sometimes stressful. Finished everything on your list and checked it twice? Or feeling the pinch of the seasonal shopping pressure? Whether you want to reward yourself for finishing it all ahead of time or need a little escape from the ever-growing “To Do” list, these Paris holiday PopUp bars and […]
Health is a hot topic in the cocktail world. Tales of the Cocktail is talking bartender yoga and spirit-makers are putting on Pilates programs for bartenders. But, even if someone isn’t spending long nights of physically demanding work behind the bar, it’s still important to strive for a healthy lifestyle. Here’s some ideas to help […]
On your mark, get set…go! There’s some serious ‘small batch’ happening in Paris and if you want to get your hands on this little bottle, you’ll want to get in on it early. In celebration of the upcoming Paris Cocktail Week, the PCW crew teamed up with Nicolas Julhès of Distillerie de Paris to create […]
It’s time for a new Cocktail Gift Guide. Who has a tiki lover on their shopping list? (And, if you’re a friend of mine you can already say “Me! I have a tiki lover in my life!) So, what to buy your pals with a Polynesian penchant? Here you go… Smuggler’s Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum, […]
Today’s technology means we’ve all gone global and there are very few things that can’t be shipped directly to your door with the touch of a few buttons (and a credit card!) While this might make life easier, it makes finding truly original and unique presents to bring back from Paris a little harder. Wanna know […]
We’ve all got at least one Renaissance Man (or Woman!) in our lives. You know that talented multi-tasker with all kinds of random and fascinating bits of knowledge on every topic? A lot of cocktail lovers are kind of like that. While mixed drinks may be their main area of interest, they usually like to […]
Most home bartenders aren’t sitting around drinking alone on a Friday night – they’re getting all their friends around to appreciate their crazy cocktail skills! So, today, we’re talking cocktail gift ideas for the avid entertainer. Punch bowl: Once you get a good amount of people over, it’s hard to keep shaking and stirring for […]
Unlike yesterday’s Cocktail Gift Guide for newbies, today’s Gift Guide is for the Cocktail Lover that has everything. You know that friend that has the goodies and gadgets to make any cocktail from Aviation to Zombie? They’ve already got their smoking guns and aging kits or they’re so picky about their products that you’re just […]
