Parisian
Description
The Parisian is an elegant cocktail expressing the sophisticated atmosphere of Paris, the City of Light. The botanical aroma of dry gin and complex flavors of dry vermouth are enhanced by the sweet, beautiful red-purple color of Crème de Cassis. While inheriting the Martini lineage, it features distinctively French elegance and unique character. With its beautiful pale purple appearance, it's beloved as a chic and refined cocktail perfect for special evenings and sophisticated moments.
Origin
Country of Origin: France （1920s）
Around 1920, it was devised by local bartenders as part of promotional activities for Crème de Cassis produced in the Dijon region of France. By adding cassis liqueur to a Martini base, a more approachable cocktail with distinctly French flavors was born. It gained popularity in Parisian cafés and bars and eventually spread throughout Europe.
Birth Date Meaning
A charming person who plays their own tune
As a cocktail expressing the refined culture of Paris, the distinctive gin flavor harmonizing sweetly with cassis represents a person who has their own style while charming those around them, which is why this meaning is attributed to it.
Famous Quotes
- "True charm is not losing your authenticity" - Coco Chanel
Trivia
- A historic cocktail created around 1920 to promote Crème de Cassis
- Also known as a Martini derivative and has earned its place among classic cocktails
- Means 'Parisian man' but is actually popular with women due to its appealing taste
- May 6th is 'Croquette Day' in Japan, connecting to French culinary influence
- Represents French bar culture as a flagship cocktail using Crème de Cassis
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Dry Gin - 30 ml
- Dry Vermouth - 20 ml
- Crème de Cassis - 10 ml
Instructions:
- Add ice to a mixing glass
- Add dry gin
- Add dry vermouth
- Add Crème de Cassis
- Stir thoroughly with a bar spoon
- Strain into a cocktail glass using a strainer
- Garnish with black currant or lemon twist