Shaking Up Paris: Crafting Cocktails with Forest Collins and 52 Martinis

Life in Rural France

If you've ever wondered where to go for a cocktail in Paris, you'll love my guest today, Forest Collins, a Paris-based Cocktail Expert and the mastermind behind the 52 Martinis app and podcast.

She's known as the "Queen of the Paris cocktail scene" and has been exploring and sharing the city's best spots for over a decade.

In this episode, Forest and I chat about her journey from an American expat to a renowned cocktail expert in Paris. We'll explore the stories behind some of her favorite bars and the trends shaping the Paris cocktail scene, and we'll get some insider tips on must-visit spots for your next night out.

Mentioned in the Episode

• Meet Stefan and my hubby working at the chateau at 1: 40
• 21 Paris Apps For Your Next Trip
• Meet Forest Collins on her Website, 52 Martinis
• Follow Forest on Instagram
• The Red Wheelbarrow Bookstore
• Shakespeare & Company Bookshop

I’m Kylie Lang, owner of Life in Rural France, a travel blog dedicated to helping others explore & discover all that France has to offer. On the blog, you’ll discover sections covering:

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