La Pitchoune
Julia Child’s husband Paul was famous for concocting fanciful cocktails. We created La Pitchoune in homage to Paul and Julia and their home in Provence where they spent many happy holidays and where Julia taught her cooking classes.
La Pitchoune is a light summer drink based on Lillet Blanc and Kentucky bourbon, garnished with fresh orange zest and a cube of our pickled watermelon rind.
For each drink, combine in a jar or cocktail pitcher –
2 ounces Lillet Blanc
½ ounce Kentucky bourbon (we recommend Woodford Reserve)
Stir well with ice. And pour over fresh ice in a short tumbler. Top with a splash of Perrier or club soda and garnish with a cube of pickled watermelon rind wrapped in a long strip of orange zest.
If making ahead for a crowd, mix in a jar without the ice and chill until ready to serve. When ready to serve, stir again and pour over ice in a short tumbler. Garnish as above and enjoy!
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Pickled Watermelon Rind
When it’s all said and done and you’ve savored the last of its sweetness, you’re still left with a lot of watermelon rind. Don’t toss it; make these delicious pickles instead and enjoy them after summer’s long gone!
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