Air France has teamed up with mixologist Matthias Giroud to design a new collection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, served exclusively in the La Première cabin.
To create this unique collection, specially crafted for La Première customers, Giroud drew inspiration from Air France’s core values of elegance, pleasure and respect. The mixologist has designed three signature cocktails—one recipe with alcohol, one with low alcohol content and an alcohol-free version, a first for Air France. Each cocktail is made with French ingredients, and served in-flight by the crew in a new, exclusively designed glass that enhances the tasting experience.
To introduce the new cocktail offer to customers onboard, the three signature cocktails are presented in a custom-made box. The cocktails include Belle Époque, a bitter and zesty alcoholic cocktail, a reinterpretation of the Negroni with orange hydrosol; Parfum de France, a sweet and fruity low-alcohol cocktail, inspired by the world of wine (Chardonnay and Muscat) featuring raspberry liqueur and a hint of verbena; and L’Éveil, a tangy and spicy alcohol-free cocktail, made from cranberry juice infused with mint, lime juice, aromatic leaf bouquet and ginger.
“It’s an honor for me to have been chosen to create this first exclusive collection of La Première signature cocktails. Air France embodies the excellence of French expertise and elegance, taking gastronomy to the four corners of the world. A world of travel that has always inspired me to create unique cocktail experiences,” said Giroud.
This new signature cocktail collection complements the refined dining offer available onboard the La Première cabin, as well as an existing selection of French wines, champagnes, beers and spirits.
Gradually rolled out on a selection of Boeing 777-300 aircraft, Air France’s new La Première suite spans five windows and features a one-of-a-kind concept design. Fully adaptable, it consists of a seat and a chaise longue that converts into a bed. The seat adjusts to each phase of the flight—take-off, landing, mealtimes or relaxation. With soft ergonomic foam padding, the seat adapts to the body shape of each passenger for optimal comfort. Facing the seat, a chaise longue allows passengers to rest in their preferred position and stretch their legs while sitting, to read or watch a film. Each of the four suites are fitted with a thick curtain for total privacy.
This summer, La Première is available on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Abidjan, Dubai, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-JFK, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo-Haneda and Washington-DC.
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