Finally 3 good cocktail bars in Paris !! - Beyond Tiki

V virani Tiki Socialite Volcanic area of France Joined: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 1439	V virani Posted posted on Sun, Mar 7, 2010 12:49 AM Except going to the Ritz at the Hemingway bar for some very expensive cocktails (24 euros...), it was impossible to get a real cocktail here in Paris. You could get mojito, ti punch, vodka tonic, but not a cocktail. For the second time with Tikichris, we went to the "Experimental Cocktail Club" yesterday to sample some of their drinks. And we concluded they are damn good. Some experimentations, but very respectful to the classics, lots of great combinaison. They seem to change their menu often, and we really liked what we got. The place is tiny, on a small street near the Montorgueil street in Les Halles, it looks like a NY small bar, in an old building, with Bricks and woods on the walls. Very dark place, with design chandelier. One of our favorite drink was the Old Cuban (Havana Club 3-yr, Champagne, Ginger cordial, lime juice, fresh mint, sugar cane, and angostura bitters). One of their popular is the “Strawberry Alarm Clock,” (Ketel One, fresh strawberries, fresh lemon, fresh mint, strawberry cordial), the Experience 1 (Ketel One, fresh lime, basil, lemongrass and elderflower cordial). There was yesterday a Nouveau Gin Tonic, with Cucumber... I liked the French 75 (old receipe from 1914) - Cognac Grosperrin, Champagne, fresh lemon, and cane sugar). They have 4 versions of Old Fashioned, we had the rum one (really good), and the more classic Rye one. I don't remember the one we had that I really liked, probably the best, with old whisky soaked ice cubes on it, hmmm, delicious. A man's drink. Chris took the menu, maybe he can post it here, although, since last time, they've changed their menu. Bad side is the organisation of the place. They're supposed to be open at 6pm, but I've never seen them open before 7pm, and even if you make a reservation for a booth (4 tables for 6), you can find the bar crowded (especially on week ends), without your place reserved. But the staff is nice, even if trendy. Don't hesitate to ask for suggestions. And don't hesitate to buy me a drink there when you're in town, and I'd be happy to translate the menu for you !! One of my favorite parisian restaurant is very nearby (they make the best Baba au Rhum), and they're is the best Escargot restaurant too, so you can have a damn good evening within walking distance. Prices are high, 10 to 12 euros for a cocktail. With Pretzel. [ Edited by: virani 2010-10-01 02:46 ]

Except going to the Ritz at the Hemingway bar for some very expensive cocktails (24 euros...), it was impossible to get a real cocktail here in Paris. You could get mojito, ti punch, vodka tonic, but not a cocktail.

For the second time with Tikichris, we went to the "Experimental Cocktail Club" yesterday to sample some of their drinks.
And we concluded they are damn good. Some experimentations, but very respectful to the classics, lots of great combinaison.

They seem to change their menu often, and we really liked what we got. The place is tiny, on a small street near the Montorgueil street in Les Halles, it looks like a NY small bar, in an old building, with Bricks and woods on the walls. Very dark place, with design chandelier.

One of our favorite drink was the Old Cuban (Havana Club 3-yr, Champagne, Ginger cordial, lime juice, fresh mint, sugar cane, and angostura bitters). One of their popular is the “Strawberry Alarm Clock,” (Ketel One, fresh strawberries, fresh lemon, fresh mint, strawberry cordial), the Experience 1 (Ketel One, fresh lime, basil, lemongrass and elderflower cordial). There was yesterday a Nouveau Gin Tonic, with Cucumber... I liked the French 75 (old receipe from 1914) - Cognac Grosperrin, Champagne, fresh lemon, and cane sugar). They have 4 versions of Old Fashioned, we had the rum one (really good), and the more classic Rye one.

I don't remember the one we had that I really liked, probably the best, with old whisky soaked ice cubes on it, hmmm, delicious. A man's drink.

Chris took the menu, maybe he can post it here, although, since last time, they've changed their menu.

Bad side is the organisation of the place. They're supposed to be open at 6pm, but I've never seen them open before 7pm, and even if you make a reservation for a booth (4 tables for 6), you can find the bar crowded (especially on week ends), without your place reserved. But the staff is nice, even if trendy. Don't hesitate to ask for suggestions.

And don't hesitate to buy me a drink there when you're in town, and I'd be happy to translate the menu for you !! One of my favorite parisian restaurant is very nearby (they make the best Baba au Rhum), and they're is the best Escargot restaurant too, so you can have a damn good evening within walking distance.

Prices are high, 10 to 12 euros for a cocktail. With Pretzel.

[ Edited by: virani 2010-10-01 02:46 ]

Post #515628 by virani on Sun, Mar 7, 2010 12:49 AM