Femmebibe: The Gimlet
One of my favorite cocktails this time of year happens to be a gimlet. It’s light, easy to make, and extremely tasty. The gimlet started out as gin and lime cocktail, according to The Joy of Mixology, a fabulous book by Gary Regan, the cocktail was originally called a Gimlette. Doctor Thomas D. Gimlette would give sailors lime juice to get rid of scurvy, a disease caused by lack of vitamin... Read More
Fall is Upon Us!
It’s that time… Soon we’ll be trading out our beach towels and sunnies for scarves and closed-toe shoes. As sad as we are, we’ve prepared a little something that makes the fall season a tiny bit easier to adjust to. Our fall cocktail menu is officially completed! Packed full of some really beautiful cocktails, this array of seasonal libations is the perfect mix of sweet... Read More
Little Femmes on the Prairie
We’d usually describe the femme vibe as couture, feminine, and absolutely glamourous, but we’re really starting to embrace a new ideal. Whether it’s the wedding industry, home furnishings, or an amazing and earthy cocktail recipe, rustic charm has taken this season by storm. Take note of a few examples that prove you can still be chic while incorporating a little down home... Read More
Femmebibe: The Pimms Cup
As we gear up for the Olympics, might as well drink as we’re English even though we’re not there. The Pimm’s Cup, a perfect refreshing summer beverage. Pimm’s No.1 which is what you typically find today, is a gin based spirit that got it’s start in England around mid 1800 and was originally used as a digestif created by James Pimm, a bar owner. There are a few different versions of the... Read More
Drink Like an Egyptian: Cleopatra
Celebrity…when most of us think of this word, we think of people like Kim Kardashian, woof. We’re here to remind you that you’re forgetting someone! We are in love with a totally fab femme who had power, brains, and beauty…CLEOPATRA. Today, we’re considering Cleo as the very first celeb, and one of the best. Many would agree that Cleopatra is known for her... Read More
Femmebibe: The Daiquiri
A Daiquiri, the lovely lime-y, rum based cocktail that is so simple and tasty. They didn’t start out as the frozen, trumped up mess with a little umbrella that you find today, occasionally running you about 600 calories per cocktail if you’re not careful. We find ourselves in the middle of one of the best days of the year, National Daiquiri Day of course and so why not share the... Read More
Homestead: An Urban Oasis
It’s finally here! For those of you who may have been living under a rock, Homestead, a new Chicago eatery complete with rooftop meadow opened its doors for the first time last night. Located at 1924 W. Chicago Ave. above Roots Pizza, Homestead employs the “farm-to-table” approach quite literally. Picture this… dining in a 1,000 sq. foot outdoor organic meadow with just... Read More
A Femme’s guide to stocking your home bar, Bloomingdale’s Style…The Must Have Tools
So maybe you’ve done your registry, maybe you still have time to add a few goodies, we’re totally hoping it’s the latter but we’ve picked out a few items you MUST have and you can find all of them at Bloomingdale’s. First, pick out a few things you have to have to actually make a cocktail, a shaker and a tool kit are easy finds, the most important items that you’ll pickup from the... Read More
We’re Recapping Mad Men Season With Cocktails Of Course
The Mad Men season ends this Sunday June 10th and we can’t believe it’s already over. If we have to wait another year for a new season we may just keel over but in the mean time we’re going to drink to celebrate the end of yet another wonderful series of amazing episodes. Come learn a few Mad Men cocktails as we recap the season on Thursday June 21st from... Read More
Femme du Coupe Throws A Garden Party In Indianapolis
Ladies and Gentlemen start you engines! Well that was the intent but life happened along the way so we’re making it work, we’ve decided to change it up a bit and we’re throwing a good old fashioned garden party! Just imagine it, the lights are hung, the booze is flowing but you’re going to be making the cocktails in a garden no less! How much more seasonal does it get than... Read More
