Of the many colourful cocktails that one can enjoy during a sunny summer, few make me think of art like the tequila sunrise. Since the 1970s, countless bartenders have carefully mixed its ingredients to recreate the shades of a sunrise over California, … Continue reading Art in a cocktail glass? The Tequila Sunrise
I realized this week that I have been talking a lot lately about the most obvious classics, often the ones based on whisky and vodka. Though these are often the best-known (and usually the easy choice when trying to find … Continue reading The Empire: an original Prohibition cocktail
August is getting very near, and with it, thoughts and memories of holidays at the seashore, with an emerald sea, a bright blue sky… Oh, so sorry dear guest! I guess I am getting dreamy here. But thinking of the … Continue reading Ready for a pool party? Have a Blue Lagoon!
It seems to me, dear guest, that we haven’t talked about old classics for a little while. And while fruity cocktails are delightful for an afternoon, good old classics remain favourites for true connoisseurs. The Old Fashioned is one such … Continue reading The Old Fashioned: a 1850s gentleman’s drink
A fruity and strong drink, is this what you are asking me for, dear guest? Well I would say that vodka is definitely your friend here. While many other spirits mix very well with fruit juices to create wonderful cocktails … Continue reading A pioneer among vodka cocktails: the Pink Greyhound
As some of you may know (or not) I am originally from France, a country famous for its wines, but not necessarily for its cocktails. With time, however, and the affluence of American and English visitors especially in Paris and … Continue reading Straight from the French countryside: the champaign punch
I have been for a long time an aficionado of James Bond novels and movies; as you probably know, cocktails are an essential part of the image of this iconic spy. But rather than choosing immediately the obvious and well-known … Continue reading The very first James Bond cocktail: the Americano
Summer is coming, dear guests! And with it, its cohort of outdoor lunches, barbecues and picnics. Let us stray away from classic cocktails and look at more recently created recipes. Designed for afternoon aperitifs as well as brunches and relaxed summery … Continue reading The Pineapple Cooler: a fresh and fruity taste for a sunny afternoon
Welcome back, dear guests! After a rather long absence and some semi-holidays, Charly’s Bar is re-opening its doors. Tonight let us talk about another classic, this one American: the Manhattan. Invented in New York City in the early 1870s, this … Continue reading A classic among classics: the Manhattan
One of our esteemed guests asked me recently while chatting what my favourite cocktail is. On the moment, the question actually took me by surprise, as I hesitated between pleasure of savouring and pleasure of preparing. And while I enjoy … Continue reading A perfect evening drink: the White Russian
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