Julia Child’s Favorite Cocktail… Angosoda comes together with just a few simple ingredients. This cocktail recipe is also known as Angostura Cocktail.
Julia Child was born August 15, 1912. That is approximately 100 years ago today, in Pasadena, California.
The iconic woman who turned Americans on to French cooking and most notably known for the famed dish, boeuf bourguignon, would have been 100 years old today. In celebration of Julia Child’s 100th birthday I introduce you to her favorite cocktail, Angosoda. A recipe featured in Julia Child and Company, her fifth published cookbook. I think this is the way that Julia Child would want her life to be celebrated–clinking glasses and enjoying a cocktail.
Directions
In the words of Julia Child “Always start out with a larger pot than what you think you need.” and that is the case with this drink. Start with a tall glass, filled with ice cubes, and pour the Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water into the glass.
Next, add a dash of Angostura Bitters.
Stir, place a lime on the rim and drink up in honor of Julia Child!
I’d like to share with you a few of my favorite quotes from Julia Child that really sum up cooking and food altogether:
“The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.”
― Julia Child“If you’re afraid of butter, use cream.”
― Julia Child“Always start out with a larger pot than what you think you need.”
― Julia Child“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.”
― Julia Child“…no one is born a great cook, one learns by doing.”
― Julia Child, My Life in France
Drink Recipes
Hungry? Try a few of my favorite recipes…
- Seared Salmon with Shallot Sauce and Thyme-Roasted Vegetables
- Sheet Pan Cilantro Lime Chicken Dinner
- Chicken Cacciatore Foil Packets
- Chicken and Stars Soup
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Angosoda Cocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail Glass
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
- 1 slice lime
- 6 oz. Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
Instructions
- Place several ice cubes in a tall glass.
- Dash on a few drops of Angostura Bitters.
- Add a slice of lime. Fill with sparkling water.
Notes
- For a fun twist–you can shake in a cocktail shaker for extra fiz.
Nutrition
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christine
I am linking over to this recipe from our facebook page for our What Would Julia Do feature on Wednesdays. Did want to quickly thank you for this. the photos are great!
🙂
christine geiger
Katie
Thank you for the feature & pointing out the error! All fixed!
amy @ fearless homemaker
This is totally my type of drink – looks so refreshing, simple, but sophisticated. YUM!
kristy @ the wicked noodle
I love that you chose to honor Julia with a cocktail! Shows her fun side and I haven’t seen anyone else do that. Plus I always love a good cocktail! 😉
hui
i enjoyed this post, the pics n esp the quotes ^^
Katie
Thanks for stopping by! I agree–I love Julia’s quotes!
carrian
I’m loving all of these Julia Child tributes. Lovely photos and writing!
Katie
Thanks Carrian!
Ali @ Gimme Some Oven
This looks delish! Way to rock a drink, Julia!! 🙂
I love all of your quotes too. What a great gal to celebrate!!
Katie
Thanks Ali! I agree she definitely knew how to “party”!