Bastille Day, or La Fête Nationale (The National Celebration), is celebrated every July 14th in France to commemorate the 1790 Fête de la Fédération which was held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille (a medieval fortress-turned- prison) on July 14th, 1789.
Much like our Fourth of July festivities, the French celebrate this occasion with a huge parade, fireworks and lots of drinking and merriment. So, if you’re of French descent and want to pay homage or just want another excuse for a drinking holiday, try out these classy French cocktails below this Thursday and into the weekend.
À votre santé!
This article appears in Jul 7-13, 2011.
