When in Paris, a tasting tour of the city’s best cocktails is a must. From the quirky Doctor Pepper at Liquorium to the vibrant OXO at Le Très Particulier, it’s guaranteed you will find unmatched boozy drinks in the city’s menu.
Here’s your essential guide to the best cocktails in Paris.
Khlassi is a flavor-forward Paris cocktail created with pisco, delicate coconut lassi, vanilla syrup, and lemon juice – all topped off with a dash of cardamom.
Le Sherry Butt is part of the uber-hipster hangouts located in aristocratic Marais. The bar strikes the perfect balance between the bustling Saint-Germain vibe and Bastille’s hippie nests, with an interior mirroring the New York bar ethos.
The Doctor Pepper cocktail is the type of prescribed medicine we all need. Featuring a combination of homemade turmeric, pepper puree, Rooibos tea, pineapple juice, coconut soy milk, and maple syrup, the refreshing concoction will level up your drinking experience.
Probably one of the coolest watering holes in the City of Love, Liquorium features themes of herbalism and laboratories, making it the cocktail bar where you can sip on mixologist remedies.
Despite its hidden facade, the nightspot is always filled with cocktail lovers who want something else from their drinking experience.
The Blanche Sur Blanc tastes just as good as it looks. The bitter Paris cocktail is a floral and fruity potion, diluted with chamomile water and garnished with gorgeous edible flowers.
As one of Paris’ most coveted bars, Le Syndicat is the place where the urban feel meets a curated list of cocktails. But the cherry on top is how this patriotic watering hole uses only French ingredients to fulfill its mission of bringing cocktails to the art level.
Light but bound to make your mouth water, Bootylicious is proof that simplicity is the key. The signature Paris cocktail is a vibrant blend where gin cuddles up with blackberry cream and lemon juice pops in to create a bittersweet perfection.
When you want to sing far away from prying eyes, BAM Karaoke Bar is the place for you.
Taking inspiration from karaoke boxes in Asia, the high-end private karaoke rooms bring a breath of fresh air into the Parisian entertainment scene. Visitors can get their own space to let loose as they sip on lip-smacking cocktails.
Both visually pleasing and worth another round, Sugar Free is a cocktail that brings the tropical vibe to Paris.
With Bacardi Ocho, sweet pineapple syrup, passion fruit puree and rich amaretto, this elixir will sweep you off your feet.
Moloko Paris is an Asian-cuisine restaurant by day and a trendy cocktail bar by night. Featuring a curated selection of signature cocktails and Asian-focused plates with international escales, Moloko is a timeless and sophisticated nightspot.
Utterly nutty and somehow bitter, this is a must-drink cocktail for walnut lovers. Walnut’s bold flavor is balanced with red wine and glasshouse whiskey, making it eye candy and soul food.
Both intimate and bold, Little Red Door pushes the boundaries of Parisian mixology. Maybe that’s part of the reason why the acclaimed bar has been listed in The World’s 50 Best Bars for seven years in a row. With its conceptual boozy menu and quirky speakeasy feel, makes every round of cocktails worthwhile.
Despite its small size, this Paris cocktail bar has welcomed enthusiasts of the bar community for over a decade.
Coming up with a soft and playful taste is no easy feat, but Carmencita is a pro at it.
With an ingredient list that will call you a cocktail rookie in five different languages, this alcoholic elixir consists of saffron absinthe, corn husk, coconut Campari, Vale Verde Cachaca, and goji cordial.
A younger sister of Paris’ Little Red Door, Lulu White transports you to the roaring 20s through its bold decor. The multi-bulb lit bar is known for its incredibly clever cocktail menu, where absinthe-based cocktails are the main headliner.
No cocktail lover comes here for red wine and beer pints. Lulu White opens its door to the classy-cool crowd of locals and tourists seeking an intimate cocktail experience.
The OXO is one of the booziest Paris cocktails, containing anise, herbaceous mint, Pastis Henri Bardouin, mint pastille, Le Vieux Pontarlier absinthe, Green Chartreuse, soda. If the recipe doesn’t sound inviting, its emerald-like color palette will deffo tantalize your senses.
Hidden inside Hotel Particulier, Le Très Particulier bar transports you to the idyllic 19th century. In the background, this watering hole features lush gardens – designed by Louis Benech, the mastermind behind Jardin des Tuileries – velvet chairs and carpeted floors.
Since most cocktails are named after literary films, the extravagant creations call for one thing only – high-brow cocktail seekers.
Frankly, you won’t know what an artisanal cocktail is if you have never sipped on Danico’s Moussaka Under Control.
Combining red wine, rum, moussaka spice mix, black tea, tomato water, lemon, and whey, the boozy elixir shows cocktail enthusiasts that a chaotic ingredient list paves the path to high-class mixology.
Since it is located in the former Jean Paul Gaultier flagship store, Danico catches the pedestrians’ attention with the barman’s nautical striped shirts – a worshipful homage to the fashion designer.
Experimental and contemporary, Danico is not for the faint hearted, but for the ones who care about their drinks.
Dark Jeanne is the Paris cocktail that nobody asked for, but the cocktail everybody needs. The definition of smokey and the epitome of sophistication, Dark Jeanne is a combination of whiskey, rosemary syrup, thyme tincture, and charcoal.
Created by an equally quirky bar, the boozy concoction’s home resides within Moonshiner’s brick walls. Once you set foot inside, the Parisian speakeasy-style bar showcases 1920s cool chesterfields and quiet nooks.
Since Moonshiner taps into the Prohibition-era theme, it welcomes patrons who want to know what’s new and next in the mixology game.