Le Chose (The Thing)

​Drink recipe by mixologist René Lacoste, courtesy of Morfontaine Golf Club, Morfontaine, France

Ingredients
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•  ½ glass of Schweppes Indian Tonic (René Lacoste was a Schweppes addict!)
• ½ glass of grapefruit juice
• ice

Preparation

Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.

Pour into a tall glass.

About the Mixologist

​René Lacoste was a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, a three-time singles French Open champion and a two-time Wimbledon and US Open winner. He was married to the French champion golfer Simone Thion de la Chaume.

While attending a golf tournament at Golf de Chantaco in 1967, Lacoste invented Le Chose (The Thing) Cocktail. This would quickly become a favorite among golfers worldwide. 

Both frequented Morfontaine Golf Club in France often.