Calling all fans of elegant cocktails and Taylor Swift! Word on the street, the French Blonde Cocktail is our favorite popstar’s go-to drink. This cocktail is classy AF and full of fresh floral flavors. With notes of citrus and grapefruit, the French Blonde is bright, sweet, and chic. I hope you enjoy every sip!
What is a French Blonde?
The French Blonde is a delightful blend of gin, Lillet blanc, elderflower liqueur, and citrusy flavors. It’s the ultimate combination of sweet and bitter, which results in an elegant elixir!
This beverage is perfect for the transition from winter to spring! Citrus is at its best in the winter and the floral notes evoke the first bloom of spring. While it’s also delicious and refreshing in the summer, it’s always nice to find a drink that celebrates the cooler seasons!
It’s light and elegant! Sipping this cocktail will make you feel like you’re dressed in a fur-lined nightgown as you glide through your late husband’s mansion. Or Taylor Swift – either one.
Ingredients
The French Blonde comes together with just a handful of ingredients. Start by chilling your Lillet Blanc so your cocktail is as bright and crisp as intended!
- Gin
- Lillet Blanc
- St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- Grapefruit juice
- Lemon juice
Variations of this French Cocktail
- Add a little bit of simple syrup if you like sweeter cocktails! If you want to play around with different flavors as well, you can try this strawberry syrup.
- Add a little dash of champagne or Prosecco for bubbles!
- If you want your Blonde to be a little more mellow, add some sparkling water or soda water.
- Add a few sprigs of mint or an orange slice.
How to Make a Lillet French Cocktail
It’s as simple as can be! Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to combine for 10-15 seconds, or until it’s very cold. Strain your cocktail into a coupe glass and enjoy!
FAQs
What does a French Blonde taste like?
It tastes like a celebration in your mouth! But seriously, it’s a slightly bitter cocktail that’s lifted by light sweetness and notes of citrus. It’s refreshing, bright, and a little bit botanical.
What kind of alcohol is Lillet?
Lillet is an aperitif made of a blend of French wines. It can be enjoyed on its own before or after a meal, or it can be mixed into a cocktail. It has a sweet fruity wine flavor that lends itself to so many different drink recipes.
How long is a bottle of Lillet good for?
Once opened, a bottle of Lillet is good for a few weeks in the fridge. You know what that means? You have a few more French Blondes in your future!
Serving Suggestions
The bright energy (and taste) of the French Blonde drink calls for complementary pairings! Here are a few ideas to get you started on a dinner party menu, a date night, or a self-care night to yourself.
- Start with a shimp platter or plate of fried sage for some elegant appetizers or snacks.
- As for dinner, let’s go with citrus! These lemon pepper wings are great for a more casual finger-food kind of vaibe, while a blood orange salmon stir fry is great for a more elevated occasion.
- Because this is Ms. Swift’s favorite drink and she’s also infamous for her Chai Sugar Cookies, I had cookies on the mind! Try some pumpkin oatmeal cookies, 4 ingredient peanut buter cookies, or browned butter dark chocolate pretzel cookies.
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French Blonde Cocktail
ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz Lillet Blanc
- ½ oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- 1.5 oz grapefruit juice
- ½ oz lemon juice
instructions
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds or until very cold. Strain into a coupe glass.
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