La cuisine Française takes a simple dish and makes it extraordinary by using seasonal French produce and cooking it to perfection! The French are famous for their food and drink, and they never rely on elaborate gimmicks to present their food; less is always more. That being said, presentation and atmosphere are very much part of the French dining experience. The ultimate French dinner party hosts will always pay careful attention to their tablescape, selecting adornments that match their meal and pay tribute to French heritage. Think beautiful floristry and elegant homewares that their guests will certainly envy.
To get you in the mood for Bastille Day, we’ve rounded up our favourite French specialities for you and your dinner party guests to enjoy. Let the delicious aromas fill your home as you sip on a classic cocktail while wearing a French-inspired Blue Illusion outfit, bien sûr!
The Champagne Cocktail
Dating back to the nineteenth century, this timeless classic combines a sugar cube, bitters and Champagne. Served in grand hotels and salons throughout Europe during the Belle Époque, it remains one of the most elegant ways to enjoy Champagne.
Ingrédients
- 1 sugar cube
- 2-4 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Champagne
- Lemon twist to garnish
Préparation
Place the sugar cube into a flute and douse with bitters, then fill with champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.
