Over a decade ago, I tagged along to Paris with The Hubby who was there for a work trip. I was so excited and planned for months before departure of where I would go and what I would do. When we finally arrived in France, I did NONE of my plans or saw anything I had hoped to see. The Hubby was working so I was on my own. I spoke little to no French, directions were hard to determine (my cell had roaming on it, but the maps app was garbage), and no one would assist when I asked for help. Then, after a very long walk from my hotel near the Eiffel Tower to the Notre Dame bridge and back, I was attacked and nearly mugged by the Louvre. I had been followed on my way back to the hotel, and was grabbed into an alleyway near the museum. Just as I was struggling to get away, a motorcycle cam barreling into the alley, pinned the mugger against the brick wall, and the two started fighting. A tiny police car came in from the opposite side of the alley, and chaos began between four frenchmen. As things became heated, I yeeted myself out of there and took a cab back to my hotel. I didn’t even tell The Hubby about what happened for two days so as not to worry him or distract from his work. I haven’t really wanted to return to France since this incident. It’s such a shame that my time in Paris was so disappointing. I think I need to give it another try, but not alone. Anyone up for hosting my next trip? Cheers! French Gimlet 1 1/2oz Gin 1oz St. Germain 1oz Lime Juice Lime wheel for Garnish Add ingredients to cocktail shaker with ice. Shake 20-30 seconds until very well chilled. Fine strain into chilled martini or coupe glass. Garnish with dehydrated lime wheel. #paris #france #gimlet #cocktails #cheers