Sipping Like Emily: 8 Chic Cocktails to Fuel Your Emily in Paris Marathon

Celebrate the return of Netflix’s Emily In Paris with these eight cocktails inspired by the cast and show. Whether you’ve been with Emily since she arrived in Paris or you’re just now diving into the global phenomenon, these cocktails are sure to inspire a certain je ne sais quoi.

Alfie’s Elegant Twist

Aflie’s Elegant Twist. Image: Bombay Sapphire.

Alfie adds a refreshing and modern twist to Emily’s Parisian life, and this cocktail (using British Bombay Sapphire) mirrors his ability to bring a new sparkle to Emily’s world, making it the perfect companion as you dive into the show.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz Bombay Sapphire (750mL from $34.00 at ReserveBar)

  • 5 oz Sparkling Lemonade (such as San Pellegrino Limonata)

Method:

  1. Combine all ingredients in your favorite balloon glass or wine glass full of ice.

  2. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

Sylvie’s Secret

Sylvie’s Secret. Image: Dewar’s.

Similar to Emily’s chic and modern adventures in Paris, the combination of the honeyed notes of whiskey and the floral essence of elderflower add a touch of elegance to your night of binge-watching.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Dewar's 12 Year Old (750mL from $35.00 at ReserveBar)

  • 0.75 oz St-Germain (750mL from $37.00 at ReserveBar)

  • 2 oz Lemonade

  • Top with Unsweetened Hibiscus Tea

Method:

  1. Quickly shake the ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice in a glass.

  2. Top with hibiscus tea.

 

Emily’s Strawberry Soirée 

Emily’s Strawberry Soirée. Image: Aberfeldy.

The fresh flavors and hues of strawberry and basil embody the vibrant fashion and exciting Parisian summer adventures we have loved watching Emily embrace. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz Aberfeldy (750mL from $47.00 at ReserveBar)

  • 3-5 Strawberries

  • 3 Basil Leaves

  • ¼ oz Lemon Juice

  • ½ oz Simple Syrup

Method:

  1. Shake all ingredients, pour over fresh ice and rock glass.

  2. Garnish with a strawberry and basil leaf.

     

Gabriel’s Garden

Gabriel’s Garden. Image: St-Germain.

The botanical elements of this refreshing spritz, reflect the natural and sophisticated charm that Gabriel brings into Emily’s life.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz St-Germain (750mL from $37.00 at ReserveBar)

  • 2 oz MARTINI & ROSSI Prosecco (750mL from $21.00 at ReserveBar)

  • 2 oz Soda Water

  • 8-10 Mint Leaves

  • Lime Wedge For Garnish

  • Mint Sprig For Garnish

Method:

  1. Add ice into a wine glass.

  2. Pour in St. Germain and add approximately eight mint leaves.

  3. Top with sparkling wine and soda water.

  4. Stir the drink to combine all of the ingredients.

  5. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge.

Camille’s Clover Club

Camille’s Clover Club. Image: Teeling.

Just like Camille, Emily’s best friend, this cocktail is sweet and sophisticated. While Camille may have a sweet demeanor, she also has a sharper edge, reflected in this drink through the balanced notes of lemon and raspberry.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz Teeling Small Batch (750mL from $42.00 at ReserveBar)

  • 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

  • 1/2 oz Sugar Syrup

  • 1/2 oz  Egg White

  • 5 raspberries

Method:

  1. Add all ingredients into a shaker, shake with ice.

  2. Strain into chilled glass + garnish.

French Kiss

French Kiss. Image: D'USSÉ VSOP.

Similar to a French 75 but with a cognac twist, this cocktail is a delicious essence of the city of lights.

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 Parts D'USSÉ VSOP Cognac (750mL from $63.00 at ReserveBar)

  • 3/4 Parts Simple Syrup

  • 1/2 Part Fresh Lemon Juice

  • Top with MARTINI & ROSSI Prosecco (750mL from $21.00 at ReserveBar)

Method:

  1. Add D'USSÉ, simple syrup and lemon juice into a shaker with ice.

  2. Shake and strain into a champagne flute.

  3. Top with chilled MARTINI & ROSSI Prosecco.

Couture Cosmo

Couture Cosmo. Image: GREY GOOSE®.

Inspired by the fashion-forward streets of Paris, the Couture Cosmo embodies the essence of Emily’s journey—where every sip is a step into the world of couture and cosmopolitan charm. Perfect for those who live life with flair and finesse, just like Emily in the City of Lights.

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz GREY GOOSE® L'Orange Flavored Vodka (750mL from $38.00 at ReserveBar)

  • ¾ oz Triple Sec

  • 1 oz Cranberry Juice

  • ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice

  • Orange Twist

Method:

  1. Combine liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.

  2. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.

  3. Garnish with an orange twist.

Non-Alcoholic Moroccan-style Mint Tea

Moroccan Mint Tea. Image: Freepik.

A non-alcoholic option, Moroccan-style Mint Tea will to give you enough energy to chase Emily all over Paris. The delightful tea is best enjoyed piping hot, ideally with endless pours.

Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons of Temple of Heaven Special Gunpowder Green Tea (8.8oz from $5.98 at Amazon)

  • 4 cups of water

  • 4 tablespoons of sugar

  • 10 sprigs of fresh mint

Method:

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.

  2. In a teapot, add tea and mint leaves.

  3. Once boiling, add the sugar to the water, stirring to caramelize it.

  4. Pour the sugar water into the teapot.

  5. Steep for 10 minutes then serve.

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Food and Drink, ListsBenjamin SchmidtEmily in Paris, Bombay Sapphire, Dewar's, Aberfeldy, St-Germain, Teeling Small Batch, D'USSÉ VSOP, cocktails, recipes, Grey GooseComment