Your CartEarly Autumn is perfect to spend some time with French Sailors. The Autumn French Sailor Cocktail, I mean. Autumn here at FrenchGardenHouse is glorious, it’s still warm enough in the evenings to entertain outside in the back garden. Making it perfect {yes, we’re still there!} for having guests over during this time. I thought I’d share this cocktail, the Autumn French Sailor Cocktail for you to enjoy at home this season. It’s super easy, just a few ingredients, and delicious!
The Autumn French Sailor Cocktail is different, and perfect for fall. It has warm Cointreau, giving your drink a stronger orange flavor than any other. Because the drink is warmed up, the orange flavor comes through beautifully, and is so soothing. It’s the perfect drink for an evening after a long week, and for gathering with a few friends around your outdoors fire pit. {or fireplace!}
I am having three girlfriends over this week for dinner, and we will start with cocktails by the fire in the garden. Since we’re having a fairly simple dinner, a cocktail like this sets the tone and really makes the evening feel special, doesn’t it? I will also be serving a refreshing Grapefruit Gin Fizz Cocktail, so that there is a choice.
Here is how to make the Autumn French Sailor Cocktail:
AUTUMN FRENCH SAILOR RECIPE
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- 1 part Cointreau
- 1 part Citron vodka
- 1-2 Luxury Lemon sugar cubes
- or 1-2 Luxury Grapefruit Cubes
- Warm the cointreau {I just put it in a small saucepan}
- Add 1-2 two of your luxury lemon infused sugar cubes to each glass.
- Pour the warmed Cointreau into a glass. {Be sure it is just warm, not super hot so that you crack the glasses!}
- Add the Citron vodka, and stir to dissolve the sugar cubes.
- Garnish with an orange slice, an orange twist, or sometimes I like to add a sprig of rosemary from the garden.
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This looks totally delightful! I love my time with my girlfriends! A choice of cocktail is wonderful, but that French sailor’s drink sounds delish!
Rita, I love time with the girlfriends too. The Sailor’s Cocktail is great for fall, since it’s warm! Happy Monday, friend. xo
How fun to entertain your gal pals and catch up with each other. I love using my stemware (I have a weakness for them) and always like a new recipe to share with them! Enjoy your evening. Sounds like it’s time to get the girls together!
Thank you! I’m looking forward to it!
I love stemware too, Denise! Every drink tastes just a little bit better in a stemmed glass, don’t you think?!
Oh la la!
Sounds delicious, non? Happy Monday, dear Sunday!!
Lidy, I thing this idea sounds like a perfect evening. Cocktails before dinner with girlfriends. Yes, please! I long to be back to entertaining. I’m happy for you that you are making it a reality. Thanks for this yummy idea and for the recipe!
Wonderful recipe – I can’t wait to try it and invite my girlfriends over too! Thanks for the beautiful and tasty inspiration!