Episode 1 – PARIS+WORLD with Hugo Togni
The journey begins. Grand Marnier’s new mini-series The Grand Encounter premieres with its first episode, and it’s already one you cannot miss. Host Carina Velasquez is joined by Hugo Togni, bar manager and co-owner of Bar Pompette in Toronto, Canada, which he opened in 2021 and quickly established as one of the most sought-after drinking destinations in the country.
In this episode paris+world, Togni showcases his French origins, which he shares with Grand Marnier, to analyze the impact they had on him and on the rest of the cocktail world. Being unapologetically Parisian, Grand Marnier holds pride in the identity it discloses in every bottle, but how does this intertwine with the bartending industry?
Watch as Velasquez and Togni describe the importance of Parisian culture, its quirks and (very few) downsides, from flavorsome cuisine to unique joie de vivre. Togni shares his ideas, roots and philosophy that allowed him to perfectly fit in a different country, bringing the deep value of Parisian hospitality with him. Don’t miss his Margarita Suzette, a take on a classic Margarita that combines the original recipe with a Parisian gastronomic staple: the Crepe Suzette.
| Margarita Suzette by Hugo Togni 45ml / 1,5 oz Reposado Tequila infused with salted butter & maple syrup 30ml / 1oz Grand Marnier 30ml / 1 oz Lime Juice Garnish: Crepe Suzette Pour all the ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into a rocks glass, over a large cube of ice. Garnish with a small crepe suzette on top of the glass. |
Enjoy the first episode and stay tuned for the next one!
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