Eiffel Tower Day is a celebration of the completion of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. It is held on March 31st each year to commemorate the day in 1889 when the tower was officially inaugurated and opened to the public.
The Eiffel Tower is an iconic symbol of Paris and is one of the most visited landmarks in the world. It was built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) and was designed by Gustave Eiffel, a French engineer and architect.
Eiffel Tower Day is a day to celebrate the engineering and architectural achievements of the tower, as well as its cultural significance as a symbol of France and its capital city. It is also a day to celebrate the enduring appeal of the tower, which has inspired countless artists, writers, and filmmakers over the years.
18 cocktails that you can enjoy on Eiffel Tower Day:
Bijou – This cocktail combines gin, sweet vermouth, and green Chartreuse for a complex and flavorful drink.
Boulevardier – a boozy cocktail made with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
Champagne Cocktail – This classic cocktail is made by adding a sugar cube soaked in bitters to a glass of champagne.
Champs-Élysées – Named after the famous avenue in Paris, this cocktail combines brandy, lemon juice, green Chartreuse, and simple syrup for a sweet and tart drink.
French 75 – This classic cocktail is made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and champagne, and is named after the French 75mm field gun.
French Blonde – This cocktail is made with vodka, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and champagne for a light and refreshing drink.
French Connection – This simple but delicious cocktail is made by combining equal parts cognac and amaretto.
French Gimlet – This cocktail is made by combining gin, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, and lime juice for a sweet and tart drink.
French Kiss – This sweet and fruity cocktail is made with vodka, Chambord liqueur, and pineapple juice.
French Martini – This fruity cocktail is made with vodka, Chambord liqueur, and pineapple juice, and is typically served in a martini glass.
French Negroni – This twist on the classic Negroni combines gin, Lillet Blanc, and Campari for a bitter and complex drink.
Kir Royale – a simple yet elegant cocktail made with Crème de Cassis and Champagne.
La Vie en Rose – a pink-hued cocktail made with gin, grapefruit juice, and rose syrup.
Paris Manhattan – This cocktail is a French twist on the classic Manhattan, made with cognac, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters.
Parisian Margarita – This cocktail puts a French twist on the classic margarita by swapping out tequila for cognac and adding in some Chambord liqueur.
Parisian Sunset – a refreshing cocktail made with vodka, grapefruit juice, and elderflower liqueur.
Sidecar – This classic cocktail is made with cognac, Cointreau, and lemon juice, and is typically served in a sugar-rimmed glass.
The Parisienne – a delicious blend of vodka, St. Germain, and grapefruit juice.