Smriti Dey
February 13, 2025
The precision, harmony and long-established culinary techniques of French cooking highlight the complex taste of each preparation while extracting complementary flavours from drinks, building a complex pairing. The selection and assortment of ingredients in each make hosting events fancy as well as romantic themes accentuating well-composed elements. *All concoctions listed use 30ml liquor measurements. Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.
A baked dish layered with melted cheese and served alongside the copper-hued kir royale, is served to counterpoint the rich flavours of the dish while also being ideal for slow settings.
The bright pink cocktail has a tangy-sweet flavour which cuts through gooey elements of the cheese-loaded dish, served warm alongside an assortment of croutons and crudites.
The fizzy classic is best served in a copper mug to enhance its herbal undertones with a gingery profile, which provides a multi-layered contrast cohesive to the flavour layers of the delicacy.
Light texture and buttery flavoured, the slow poached flavours of delicate seafood is further accentuated by sips of the citrus-forward cocktail.
A caramelised sweetness as well as flaky texture of the easy recipe works in combination with the clear, light textured yet structured bitterness of the stirred concoction.
The muddled organic elements of the fruity cocktail add distinction that influences the unfolding of tastes on one’s palate – each sip highlighting the acidity of the sauce in the slow-cooked French classic.