ABQ, the ephemeral cocktail bar inspired by Breaking Bad, returns to Paris

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Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis, Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Published on September 5th, 2020 at 01:19 p.m.
If you're one of the many fans of Breaking Bad then don't miss the return of the ephemeral bar inspired by the famous American series. The Breaking Bad cocktail laboratory returns to Paris from June 24 to November 29, 2020.

While Breaking Bad has spawned numerous derivative products, the series has also inspired Seb Lyall, founder of Lollipop. This group, which develops ABQ London events, opened an ephemeral bar in the British capital in June 2015, directly inspired by the series starring Walt and Jesse.

Following its success across the Channel, the event arrived in Paris in the summer of 2016. During the three months it was open, the bar was sold out!

After a successful comeback at the end of 2018 and again in 2019, the Breaking Bad cocktail bar returns to the capital, at the Cabaret Sauvage, from June 24 to November 29, 2020.

As in previous editions, the bar will be set up inside an American camper van converted into a laboratory where visitors can make and taste their own cocktails for two hours.

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For even more fun, protective suits and masks, beakers, test tubes and other chemistry equipment are available to customers.

We had the chance to try out this ephemeral bar in 2018, and we loved this totally offbeat, fun concept where you put yourself in the shoes of real chemists to try your hand at making molecular cocktails.

Several cocktails are offered à la carte (with and without alcohol), to create alone, in twos or foursomes. You place your order, we bring you the necessary equipment and an explanatory sheet to guide you, and then it's up to you!

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From the steaming, bubbling"Choco Sky" (Rum, Bourbon, pineapple juice and agave syrup) to the surprising"ABQ Breakie" offered in breakfast form (rice "krispies" infused with almond milk, vodka and coffee liqueur), not forgetting"The Lab" to be designed by four (Vodka, Maraschino, cardamom, thyme)... You'll want to try them all to create clouds of nitrogen, bubbles and foam!

We're telling you, the bar is already full, so don't delay in reserving your places.

Reservations cost €33 per person and entitle you to 1 welcome cocktail and 2 molecular cocktails to create and enjoy over 2 hours in the RV.

More info on abqparis.com andInstagram!

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Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation.

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From June 24th, 2020 to November 29th, 2020

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    Location

    59, Boulevard MacDonald
    75019 Paris 19

    Accessibility info

    Prices
    €33

    Official website
    abqparis.com

    Booking
    abqparis.com

    More information
    Van installed next to Cabaret Sauvage 33 € per person, including 1 welcome cocktail and 2 molecular cocktails to create during 2 hours in the RV Wednesday: 18h00 -00h30 Thursday: 18h30-01h00 Friday: 19h00 - 01h00 Saturday: 15h00 - 01h00 Sunday: 17h30 - 23h00 Reservation required on www.abqparis.com

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