For the 2026 Briottet Cocktail Competition, Jake Redgwell, a bartender at Bar Azita, presents Abricot de Provence, a cocktail that embodies the very essence of French summers.
The inspiration
“This drink captures the essence of a late French summer using both classic ingredients and modern techniques. I used nitrous cavitation to infuse François Voyer Cognac with garden thyme and the natural heat of fresh ginger. I balanced this with Briottet Crème d’Abricot, made from sun-ripened Bergeron apricots picked in the Rhône Valley in August. It is lengthened with crisp Château La Tour de l’Évêque Sainte-Anne Rosé from Provence, a squeeze of fresh lime, and a dash of soda. It is a bright, easy-drinking nod to French heritage.” – Jake Redgwell