Paris Cocktail Talk

In this month's episode of Paris Cocktail Talk, we chat with Frédéric Revol, founder of Domaine des Hautes Glaces, France’s first organic whisky distillery. Frédéric, a farmer and agronomist, discusses […]

In this month's episode, we talk to whiskey enthusiast and super fan Martine, who has been regularly attending Whisky Live Paris since 2016 to better understand the salon from a […]

In this month's episode, we speak with Jérôme Delord of Delord Armagnac, a fourth generation business, that takes their spirit from the vineyard to the cocktail. He gives a speedy […]

In this month's episode, we interview Nicola Le Brun of La Maison du Whisky about this year's 20th edition of Whisky Live Paris coming up on 28 – 30 September […]

In this month's episode, we chat with Juilette Lerouy, one of the well-known French bartenders abroad, about how she ended up working in bars, moving to different countries, what it's […]

In this month's episode, we talk to Aurélie Duboé about the state of cocktail journalism in France and how she researches and crafts a story. She shares her take on […]

This month we talked with Meryll Cawn, co-owner of Ginger Phœnix, about Marseille cocktails, opening her own bar and restaurant, and moving from the US to France to work in hospitality.  

This month we talk about the culture around French aperitifs with Lutèce founder, Joshua Fontaine, and how his Parisian apéritif is responding to modern day demands for taste, quality, and sustainability. 

The latest Danico cocktail menu ‘Japan' launched in February and is the third in the bar's conceptual series ‘Xplorer'. The Xplorer menu series launched in 2023 and the drinks evolve […]

Learn all about France's lesser known apple brandy with Lord Le Lay of Distillery des Menhirs

In this episode, we dive into the world of Freimeisterkollektiv , where tradition meets innovation in the realm of artisanal spirits. Founder Theo Ligthart and his collective of small distilleries and […]

We have a special treat to kick off 2024 with guest Kevin Rigualt talking about what it's like managing in Paris palace hotel bars, the creation of his new seasonal […]

In this month's episode of Paris Cocktail Talk, I talk about my newly published book: Drink Like a Local: Paris. It's a field guide to Parisian's favorite beer, wine and […]

On this month’s episode we venture into the exotic world of rum with Richard D'Offay, the co-founder of Seychelles rum distillery, Takamaka. Richard shares the captivating story behind the creation […]

In this month's episode, we embark on a unique and aromatic journey through the world of alcohol-washed cheeses with Jennifer Greco, from Chez Loulou France, who will enlighten us on […]

Get the lowdown on clear ice from the expert himself and author of The Ice Book, Camper English

In this month's episode about wine shopping in France, we talk to owner of Cavewoman wines, Alison Eastaway, about how she creates a comfortable space for enthusiastic beginners to explore, […]

Ajiri Aki, founder of lifestyle brand Madame de la Maison, (and curator of my favorite collections of vintage french glassware) offers suggestions for living like the French by finding joy in the everyday from her new book JOIE: A Parisian's Guide to Celebrating the Good Life

Learn more about the only whisky that is made from 100% buckwheat in the latest episode of Paris Cocktail Talk.

We are starting 2023 right with a chat with guest David Lebovitz about Paris drinking culture to kick off this year's Tour de France for which I'll export a different region of the country every month.

Armagnac Primer with Benoit Hillion of Dartigalongue Armagnac

ecoSPIRITS is reducing single glass use in the spirits industry with the world's first low carbon, low waste, closed loop spirits distribution technology

Avallen Calvados co-founders, Tim Etherington-Judge and Stefanie Jordan, talk about the environmental impacts of the drinks industry, how they settled on the production of Calvados to work towards a healthier planet, and their other sustainable approaches from packaging to blockchain technology.

This month's episode, Bee to Bottle, covers the importance of bees to the agricultural landscape in France (and elsewhere) and how one small beekeeper at Erika highlights honey with a gin, vodka and mead. 

Learn about the agricultural landscape in France and why small farmers are turning to spirits to sustain their businesses.

This month we learn about elderflower in cocktails and its evolution as an ingredient and flavour, how it was historically used beyond cocktails and cuisine and how it's being used today with founder of SurO, Lucinda Prior. SurO is a homemade, natural non-alcoholic sparkling elderflower drink, which can also be used as a mixer. Products, […]

House Garden bar showcases low ABV cocktails in Paris in a fresh way that make it worth a visit.

This month we learn about Hard Seltzer's growth in France with Steve Veytia of French brand Two Palms. Steve explains how hard seltzer is made and what it's like to build an artisanal brand with a team of lifelong friends with backgrounds in the wine and surf industries. Products, places and people mentioned in the […]

This month we learn about Non-Alcoholic beer in France from Paolo Bouquin of Athletic Brewing Co. We talk about how you make NA beer, who's drinking it, the ways in which the trend is growing and how the French market is reacting to it. Products, places and people mentioned in the episode Athletic Brewing Co […]

This month we learn about Japanese Spirits in France, their increasing visibility in Paris and how the two cultures are coming together to create something more than the sum of their parts for culinary/cocktail experiences. 

Want the inside scoop in tipping in France? Heather Stimmler of Secrets of Paris breaks down the customs and traditions including a bit on their political and ideological roots.

This month I'm being interviewed by Oliver Gee about speakeasies and hidden Paris bars for his show, the Earful Tower. We talk about secret places, CBD cocktails and the changing landscape of the Parisian speakeasy.

Belleville has a rich and interesting history, including how, where and what its residents - including some now legendary singers - drank. Allison Zinder spills all about it on this month's Paris Cocktail Talk episode.

NFT Cocktails This month we get geeky and learn about NFT cocktails and how these non-fungible tokens running on blockchain technology and are being used in all kinds of industries – including bars & spirits. Guests Tim Ward, Monkey Shoulder France Brand Ambassador, and Paul Aguilar, former flavour developer at Oslo cocktail bar Himkok, share […]

This month we interview Ashley Donahey to learn more about French versus American whiskey drinkers, the French roots of Bourbon and how she crafted an American whiskey to appeal to a French market.

This month we talk to Allison Kave about her seasonal approach to creating cocktails for her Paris-based delivery service Izzy's.

While you may have heard of D'USSÉ because of its connection to Jay-Z, I talk to D'USSÉ Global Brand Ambassador Sullivan Doh to find out why there's more of interest to this modern day cognac than just its celebrity connections.

Vermouth is not only on-trend and great for cocktails, it's worth trying on its own as well. This month I had a great chat with aperitif culture expert Francois Monti for this month's episode of Paris Cocktail Talk all about French vermouth.

Love conceptual cocktail menus or want to learn more about them? I had a great interview with Remy Savage for this month's episode of Paris Cocktail Talk all about his experience creating world class conceptual menus both in Paris and London.

What makes French cocktail bars working with 100% domestic ingredients so special? This month on Paris Cocktail Talk, I get a little insight on that from my guest Giovanni Allaria, Head Bartender/Manager at Le Syndicat

One of the best food and drink traditions in France is the Apero Dinatoire. We talked to author Ann Mah about her favorite food and drinks to serve, etiquette around it and more on this month's Paris Cocktail Talk!

This month we get philosophical about wine as we talk to celebrated cookbook author, Susan Herrmann Loomis, about her feelings and experience with wine after nearly thirty years of living in France.

Find new inspiration for pairing drinks with your cheeseboard in your liquor cabinet.

Ever wonder what it would be like to move to Provence from America and start distilling a gin-style spirit with the local ingredients?

What's it like to run a cooking school in Paris before and during a pandemic? We talk to Jane Bertch of La Cuisine Paris to find out that and more....

Cool weather months are perfect for some Calvados cocktails! This month we talk with Maxime Potfer about how to enjoy this French spirit alone and in cocktails.

This episode covers France’s traditional apple brandy, Calvados. It’s a tasty spirit with a long history and Alex Mermillod from the distillery Christian Drouin joins us to provide a primer on the product: how and where it’s made and drank and even how they get those apples inside the bottles! Alex Mermillod has a true […]

This episode covers France’s traditional apple brandy, Calvados. It’s a tasty spirit with a long history and Alex Mermillod from the distillery Christian Drouin joins us to provide a primer on the product: how and where it’s made and drank and even how they get those apples inside the bottles! Alex Mermillod has a true […]

Love them or love to loathe them, ‘best of lists’ always get a lot of attention. This month, I talked to Mark Sansom of World’s 50 Best Bars to dig a bit deeper on how their list is compiled, what makes it different and get more ‘behind the scenes’ details.

Love them or love to loathe them, ‘best of lists’ always get a lot of attention. This month, I talked to Mark Sansom of World’s 50 Best Bars to dig a bit deeper on how their list is compiled, what makes it different and get more ‘behind the scenes’ details.

Preeti Gill joins me on Paris Cocktail Talk to discuss social media around food & drink, and how it differs in France.