Now that we have moved undeniably into spring, it’s time to bust out the gin and citrus again and start sipping sweet-tart concoctions that refresh and relax.
The French Blonde is exactly that.
Of fairly recent vintage – apparently coming into focus in the aughts of this century – the current buzz is that it’s supposedly Taylor Swift’s favorite cocktail. I’m going to let each of you decide individually whether that’s a plus or a minus, but I’m here to tell you it’s terrific and bound to become one of my favorites.
Relatively light on alcohol, beautifully balanced between sweet and sour, floral and ginny, and so refreshing! A perfect kick-off to the summer sipping season.
French Blonde
2 ounces Lillet Blanc
2 ounces grapefruit juice (fresh squeezed of course, and try to find a white, not a pink, grapefruit.)
1 ounce gin
5 dashes lemon bitters
Shake it all up with ice and serve straight up. A lemon twist makes a nice garnish.
