'Emily in Paris' Inspired Cocktails Perfect For Binging Season 4
- By: Ashley Joy Parker
- August 20, 2024
Treś Chic…
Don’t worry. Men competing in Paris did not end this week when the Olympics drew to a close.
The highly-anticipated Season 4 premiere of Emily in Paris Season drops on Aug. 15 on Netflix. The end of last season left our girl Emily in a bit of a bind between two lovers, Alfie and Gabriel, so drinks are a must to watch all the drama unfold.
Perfect for indulging in the Parisian charm and sipping while Emily navigates her way through the complexities of her love triangle, these craft cocktails add that certain je nais sais quoi to hosting a viewing party with friends or solo binge-watching on your night in.
The choice is yours, will you sip Aflie’s Elegant Twist or Gabriel’s Garden or another magnifique mixer?
Emily’s Strawberry Soirée
The fresh flavors and hues of strawberry and basil embody the vibrant fashion and exciting Parisian summer adventures we have loved watching Emily embrace.
Ingredients:
- 1½ oz ABERFELDY 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- ¼ oz Lemon Juice
- ½ oz Simple Syrup
- 3-5 Strawberries
- 3 Basil Leaves
Method: Shake all ingredients, pour over fresh ice and rock glass. Garnish with a strawberry and basil leaf.
Slyvie’s Secret
Similar to Emily’s chic and modern adventures in Paris, the combination of the honeyed notes of whiskey and the floral essence of elderflower add a touch of elegance to your night of binge-watching.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Dewar’s 12 Year Old
- ¾ oz St Germain
- 2 oz Lemonade
- Top With Unsweetened Hibiscus Tea
Method: Shake all ingredients, pour over fresh ice and rock glass. Garnish with a strawberry and basil leaf.
Aflie’s Elegant Twist
Alfie brings a refreshing English twist to Emily’s Parisian life, and this cocktail, featuring London Dry Gin, highlights his British roots—making it the perfect sipping companion while watching him fight for Emily’s love.
Ingredients:
- 1½ oz Bombay Sapphire
- 5 oz Sparkling Lemonade (like San Pellegrino Limonata)
Method: Combine all ingredients in your favorite balloon glass or wine glass full of ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Gabriel’s Garden
The botanical elements of this refreshing spritz, reflect the natural and sophisticated charm that Gabriel brings into Emily’s life.
Ingredients:
- 1½ oz St Germain
- 2 oz Martini Prosecco
- 2 oz Soda Water
- 8-10 Mint Leaves
- Lime Wedge For Garnish
- Mint Sprig For Garnish
Method: Add ice into a wine glass. Pour in St. Germain and add approximately eight mint leaves. Top with sparkling wine and soda water. Stir the drink to combine all of the ingredients. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge.
Camille’s Clover Club
Just like Camille, Emily’s best friend, this cocktail is sweet and sophisticated. While Camille may have a sweet demeanor, she also has a sharper edge, reflected in this drink through the balanced notes of lemon and raspberry.
Ingredients:
- 1½ oz Teeling Small Batch
- ½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ oz Sugar Syrup
- ½ oz Egg White
- 5 Raspberries
Method: Add all ingredients into a shaker, shake with ice and strain into chilled glass + garnish.
French Kiss
Similar to a French 75 but with a cognac twist, this cocktail is a delicious expression of a certain je ne sais quoi.
Ingredients:
- 2 Parts D’USSÉ VSOP Cognac
- ¾ Parts Simple Syrup
- ½ Part Fresh Lemon Juice
- Top MARTINI & ROSSI Prosecco
Method: Add D’USSÉ, simple syrup and lemon juice into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a champagne flute. Top with chilled MARTINI & ROSSI Prosecco.
Couture Cosmo
Inspired by the fashion-forward streets of Paris, the Couture Cosmo embodies the essence of Emily’s journey—where every sip is a step into the world of couture and cosmopolitan charm. Perfect for those who live life with flair and finesse, just like Emily in the City of Lights.
Ingredients:
- 1½ oz GREY GOOSE L’Orange Flavored Vodka
- ¾ oz Triple Sec
- 1 oz Cranberry Juice
- ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
- + Orange Twist
Method: Combine liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an orange twist.