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Valentine’s Day: French Food & Drink Pairings For A Romantic Date

Smriti Dey

February 13, 2025

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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.

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Gratin De Crozets & Kir Royale

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.

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Fondue Savoyarde & Cosmopolitan

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.

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Ratatouille & Moscow Mule

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.

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Omble Chevalier & Tom Collins

Light texture and buttery flavoured, the slow poached flavours of delicate seafood is further accentuated by sips of the citrus-forward cocktail.

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Tarte Tatin & Gin ‘n’ Tonic

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.

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Duck à l’Orange & Caipirinha

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.