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French blonde cocktail in coupe glass with grapefruit garnish

French Blonde Cocktail

  • Author: Dan
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: No Cook
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 1 Serving 1x

This beautiful French Blonde Cocktail is rumored to be Taylor Swift’s favorite drink. A gin cocktail that’s light and refreshing, tart and slightly sweet. Perfect for your next happy hour!

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
  • 2 ounces Lillet Blanc
  • 1 ounce gin (typically Hendrick’s but any dry gin will work)
  • 1/2 ounce St-Germain Elderflower liqueur
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or 2-3 dashes lemon bitters
  • 1 large grapefruit or lemon peel for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the grapefruit juice, Lillet, gin, St-Germain and lemon juice or bitters to a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well and strain into a coupe glass, martini glass or a low ball glass.
  3. Garnish with a grapefruit or lemon peel and a fresh wedge of fruit if desired.
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American / French