Some Typical French Drinks with a Unique Taste and Make Your Tongue Feel Good

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JAKARTA - Not only culinary, but France also has several special drinks that are famous all over the world. Besides having an interesting history, these drinks also have a distinctive and unique taste, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. What are these drinks? Launching various sources, the following is an explanation.

Chocolat L'ancienne

Chocolat L'ancienne is a typical French drink made from melted dark chocolate. This one drink is usually drunk to celebrate the victory of the football team. This drink is usually served with whipped cream to make it thicker and richer in taste.

Kir

The next typical French drink is Kir. White wine blend combined with circant blackcurrant liqueur. Kir also has several variations such as peach liqueur. Kir is a favorite drink of the French people and first appeared around 1950, namely during the reign of the Mayor of Dijon, Felix Kir.

Absinthe

This typical French drink is included in the type of favorite drink of the elite in France. Although it contains alcohol, this drink is safe to consume as long as it is not excessive, because Absinthe contains herbal ingredients and wormwood.

Citron Presse

Citron Presse is a typical French drink made from lemons combined with a mixture of sugar and cold water which creates a refreshing and unique sensation.

Grand Marnier

Made from a mixture of sugar, Haitian bitter orange, and Brandy Cognac, Grand Marnier is one of the legendary French drinks with a distinctive alcohol aroma. Grand Marnier is more delicious when served with additional ice cubes or as a cocktail mix.

Cognac

This type of typical French drink is quite expensive. Included in the category of alcoholic beverages. Cognac is made from fermented types of French grapes that have a unique and unusual taste.

Café au lait

Although often compared to other European coffee variations, especially the espresso-based Italian caff latte. Café au lait, this French coffee made by mixing warm milk, is mostly made by brewing coffee traditionally using a special press. The ratio of the ingredients is also different. Café au lait usually has the same ratio of coffee and milk and most have no foam on top.

Bordeaux

The Bordeaux region is the largest wine-growing area in France. There are about 50+ wine variants in the area. For this reason, Bordeaux wines also vary. From cheap mass-produced wines to expensive limited edition wines. Variants range from red wine, white, and sparkling wine.

Red bordeaux wines are mostly produced in Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec or Carménère.