Bastille Day, the French national holiday that commemorates the beginning of the French Revolution, is this Sunday, July 14. And while we’re definitely not in Paris, Provence or the Pyrénées, MV has three spirited Bastille Day drinks that will help you celebrate La Fête Nationale nonetheless.
Created by mixologist Charles Steadman, these Bastille Day cocktails are classic drink recipes with a fresh twist. Steadman is co-owner of Jack’s Grumpy Grouper in Lantana (formerly Lantana Jacks Bar & Grille) and can be contacted at www.luxelibations.com.
French 75 Twist
Now, where are those can-can dancers?
French 75 Twist
2 oz. Nolet’s gin
1/2 oz. Lillet Blanc
1/2 oz. simple syrup1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
4 oz. dry Champagne
Garnish: Lemon Twist
Glass: Collins
Preparation: Combine all ingredients except champagne into a mixing glass with ice. Shake and strain over cracked ice and top with champagne.
Vive La France Martini
Vive La France Martini
3/4 oz. Chambord1 1/2 oz. Grey Goose vodka
1 oz. pineapple juice
1 piece fresh pineapple (1 inch cube)
2 fresh raspberries
Garnish: Piece of pineapple and a raspberry on a pick
Glass: Martini
Preparation: Muddle pineapple and raspberries in a mixing glass. Add remaining ingredients and ice to mixing glass. Shake and strain.
Sidecar Through Toulouse
Sidecar Through Toulouse
1 oz. Cointreau1 1/2 oz. Remy VSOP
1/2 oz. Creme de Violette
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
Garnish: White sugar rim
Glass: Martini
Preparation: Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Shake and strain.
