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Cocktail avec alcool
Catégorie : Alcoolisé
Origine : Afrique
Ingrédients
- 2 trait(s) de cassis
- 6 cl de liqueur de gentiane ((ex: suze))
- glaçons
Préparation
In a large glass, add a few ice cubes.Pour in the Suze and add the blackcurrant liqueur.Serve
Histoire
Fond de culotte is a cocktail associated with a simple, popular drinking tradition, whose origins are often linked to Africa in certain cocktail references. It is not a codified great classic of international bars, but rather a local or regionally inspired mix, passed down orally and through variations in preparation depending on the place.
Its composition is based on two emblematic ingredients from the world of bitter and fruity aperitifs: cassis, which adds a sweet note and a deep color, and gentian liqueur, known for its very distinctive herbal bitterness. The addition of ice cubes mainly serves to soften the intensity of the liqueur and make the drink more approachable.
The name Fond de culotte belongs to that category of picturesque cocktail names, often associated with drinks considered rustic, straightforward, or a little offbeat. As is the case with many popular recipes, its exact history remains difficult to document precisely, but its structure clearly reflects the influence of an aperitif culture in which the balance between sweetness and bitterness takes precedence over technical sophistication.