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French 75 Cocktail
The French 75 cocktail is a classic drink that originated in Paris in the early 20th century. It's named after the French 75mm field gun, which was used by the French army during World War I. The drink is said to have been created at the famous Harry's New York Bar in Paris, and it quickly became a favorite among American expatriates and Parisians alike.
Today, the French 75 cocktail remains a popular drink in cocktail bars around the world. It's a refreshing and sophisticated drink that combines gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Champagne.
In French cocktail culture, the French 75 is often served as an apéritif, which is a pre-dinner drink meant to stimulate the appetite. The French take their cocktail culture seriously, and there are many famous bars and bartenders in France that have helped shape the cocktail world. The French are also known for their love of champagne, which is often used as a key ingredient in cocktails like the French 75.
Cognac with Thérèse Bertrand
So Cognac is definitely a spirit. Cognac falls into the category of brandy which is probably easier to understand. But not all brandy is cognac. So in order to be called cognac, it needs to be made from the AOC protected area.
Thérèse Bertrand as a child spent her childhood between Spain and France. She also spent her life with Cognac at the core to everything and despite some time away she has moved back to tackle the family business with her brother along with her husband and daughter.
Today’s topic on Fabulously Delicious is all about Cognac. We learn what Cognac is. What the region itself is like. How Cognac is made and so much more.
Absinthe with Forest Collins
This episode of Fabulously Delicious is about all things Absinthe. From the myths to the facts and what's in the drink that has been called all sorts of things and amongst those names the Green Fairy. Kylie Minogue played one in Moulin Rouge, a green fairy and now Forest Collins the famed blogger from 52 Martinis will fill us on on the true story of Absinthe.
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