03 Mar 2022: TGV

For those of us who have traveled to France, TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse,) means high-speed train service. Having ridden on the TGV from Paris to Lyon, it is a pretty sweet mode of transportation. Compare the 2 hour train trip from Paris to Lyon (288 miles) to the 4-hour trek from Boston to Manhattan (216 miles). Yeah, we in the US should invest more in Amtrak. But, I digress.

This cocktail is not at all about high-speeds, or even about transportation, although it is pretty awesome all on its own. The TGV cocktail is found in David Lebovitz’s Drinking Fench,. While an internet search will yield an endless number of variations, this one was smoky (thanks Tequila) and refreshing.

And the meaning of TGV? Well it’s right there in the ingredients.

TGV Cocktail

2 1/2 ounces blanco or reposado tequila

1 1/2 ounces dry vermouth (used Dolin)

1/2 tsp grenadine syrup (Drinking French has a recipe for homemade grenadine on p 214)

Lime wheel for garnish

Stir the tequila, vermouth, and grenadine in a short tumbler or rocks glass. Fill the glass three-quarters full with ice (bigger cubes, less dilution). Garnish with a lime wheel.