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Practicing for Tiki Tuesday. The el Diablo from Trader Vic’s Bartender’s Guide by way of David Lebovitz’s superb latest book, Drinking French. The French Connection? The Créme de Cassis that’s in it. After having this drink for the first time (very good BTW) I think a nice Mezcal would also work in it in place of the silver tequila. The slight smokiness of the mezcal would add an exotic air to it and would certainly work with the cocktail’s name. #drinkingfrench #tequila #cremedecassis https://www.instagram.com/p/CDZylJ6B_7c/?igshid=1vle7901hgqog

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Here’s one I forgot to post: honey-lavender ice cream from the Perfect Scoop-a great ice cream book by David Lebovitz. Like a little Provence in a cup. Make this ice cream and pick a cocktail from his newest book Drinking French and you’ll be all set for a warm summer night. Pétanque anyone? #theperfectscoop #drinkingfrench #davidlebovitz https://www.instagram.com/p/CA33tSiB7XS/?igshid=b52m1vxhxf2p

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A batch of rosemary bar nuts from Drinking French by David Lebovitz. They go so well with those warmer drinks or even a glass of straight bourbon 🥃. The pecans play off the bourbon flavour so well. Enjoying working my way through this book. The nuts are ok warm but once they cool they gain their crispness back along with their great flavour. #drinkingfrench https://www.instagram.com/p/CAHMAfsBMSN/?igshid=1cyv1nzmlkahv

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L arrivé! Just got this lovely little addition to the cookbook library. Can’t wait to make some bevvies from this beauty. Going to have a first flip-through with a glass of #tonightswine a nice easy-drinking red Bordeaux. #davidlebovitz #drinkingfrench https://www.instagram.com/p/B9StBRiBxnX/?igshid=tf92rpj1gwlb