French Blonde
A delicate gin cocktail with St-Germain, grapefruit, and a top of sparkling wine.
Base
gin
Glassware
Coupe
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Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.5 oz Lillet Blanc
- 0.5 oz yellow Chartreuse
- 0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- Grapefruit twist, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- 2Shake until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Origin & Story
United States, 2000s
A modern creation blending gin, Lillet Blanc, elderflower liqueur, and grapefruit, it was popularized as a lighter, floral alternative within the craft cocktail scene's love of French aperitif wines.
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