French Drinks

Today, we’re featuring a classic French cocktail — the Kir. The Kir is traditionally served before a meal during an apéritif. It can also be served during any cocktail hour. It is basically a mix of crème de cassis (i.e. sweet liqueur made from blackcurrants) and white wine, typically a dry Burgundy. The Kir is named […]

Today, let’s think about enjoying the weekend with good company and a fresh amber Mojito. The recipe below is a small variation on the traditional Cuban Mojito — it uses amber rum as opposed to a lighter rum. Enjoy in moderation! Amber Mojito INGREDIENTS (for 4 cocktail glasses) 12 tsp of cane sugar (raw granulated […]

Champagne for Mimosa Cocktail Recipe Are you looking for an elegant and refreshing cocktail to serve for your next brunch or your next gathering? We have the perfect cocktail for you: the mimosa. This mimosa cocktail recipe is named after the color of mimosa trees (bright yellow) found in the South of France and with […]

Ready to enjoy and relax with a nice cocktail this weekend? You may enjoy these favorite Art of the Home simple cocktails — all three done quickly while you entertain! So for the apéritif or happy hour at home this weekend, we have three selections to choose from: #1: an elegant Mimosa  #2: a classic French Kir #3: an […]

Un Américano s’il vous plaît. — An Americano, please. Today, let’s plan ahead for a Friday night or the weekend with good company and an Americano cocktail (or simply an Americano). The Americano is originally from Italy. In the late 1880’s, it was called the “Milano-Torino” simply because of where the ingredients used in the […]

Today, let’s think about starting the weekend with good company and a sangria. The recipe below is a small variation on the traditional Spanish sangria. It includes orange juice and a bit more rum. A sangria with more types of fruits (apples, banana, peach, etc.) is often called “Sangria des Iles” (Sangria from the Islands) in France. […]