French Blonde Cocktail

Taylor swift's favorite drink Get the recipe

Try the French Blonde cocktail, a light, refreshing and slightly bittersweet cocktail that exudes sophistication. This citrus cocktail is simple to put together yet feels fancy. Plus, it might be Taylor Swift’s new favorite cocktail.

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what you'll need

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Get sour!

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Measure & pour.

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Shake, shake, shake it up!

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Pour...

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Create a garnish.

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Ready for it?

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make this recipe your own!

In a rush? You can use store bought juice, but fresh will give you the best flavor. Try different bitters, like Angostura or grapefruit. Change the spirit, swapping gin for vodka, bourbon or rum. Learn more

Susannah Brinkley Henry

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