The French Sparkler: A Variation of the French Blonde

The French Blonde is a delicious classic cocktail that has been gaining popularity recently, definitely in part to it being reported as Taylor Swift’s favorite cocktail. I've had this cocktail before as a young lady who used to go out on the town, but as I have transitioned into my drinking from home with my husband era, I have found that I couldn’t find lemon bitters very easily. Thus, I reworked this cocktail with the ingredients that I already had at my house and it turned out beautifully. Enjoy!

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Ingredients:

 2 oz. Lillet Blanc

 1 oz dry gin

.5 oz elderflower liqueur

.5 oz of lemon juice

Top with grapefruit soda

Let's Assemble!

Essential Equipment

My cocktail shaker is from Etsy, they are out of stock at the store that I linked but there are other cute ones available at other shops. I wanted a glass and gold one so that you can see the contents of the shaker in my video. Any basic set will suffice. I have seen them at thrift stores and they are always available at Target and other stores with a home goods section.

My jigger is from Williams Sonoma, it was expensive for a jigger but I love it! The are available for much cheaper in other places and you can also measure using a shot glass since this is such a simple ratio.

My cocktail glasses are from comingsoonny. I got them from my dear friend at my bridal shower and love them so much!

For the French Sparkler:

Combine Lillet Blanc, dry gin, elderflower liquor, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker with ice.

Strain into a cocktail glass and top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with grapefruit!

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