French Blonde
Gin, Lillet, elderflower and grapefruit. Light, floral and bright.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 13% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 45 ml Lillet Blanc
- 15 ml Elderflower liqueur
- 45 ml Grapefruit juice
- 2 dashes Lemons
- Grapefruit twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 45 ml Lillet Blanc into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml elderflower liqueur into the shaker
- Pour 45 ml grapefruit juice into the shaker
- Add 2 dashes of lemons
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Grapefruit juice should be fresh.
About the French Blonde
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
French Blonde FAQ
What's in a French Blonde?
30 ml gin, 45 ml lillet blanc, 15 ml elderflower liqueur, 45 ml grapefruit juice, 2 dashes lemons, garnished with grapefruit twist.
How strong is a French Blonde?
About 13% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a French Blonde?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a French Blonde in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
