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

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 EpisodeMeet Stefan and my hubby working at the chateau at 1: 4021 Paris Apps For Your Next TripMeet Forest Collins on her Website, 52 MartinisFollow Forest on InstagramThe Red Wheelbarrow BookstoreShakespeare & Company BookshopI’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:City Guides - everything you need to know about visiting cities such as Paris, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, Rouen, La Rochelle and many more.Moving to France - lots of resources to help you plan your move from visas and insurance to sim cards and watching TV.French Travel News - discover what’s happening in France, from festivals and events to the latest deals and offers.If there is anything you’d like to know about living in France, the French culture or the history of this wonderful country, feel free to DM me on Instagram @lifeinruralfrance