It ’s crafted by the same firebrand that make Team USA ’s iconic Opening and Closing Ceremony uniforms , after all .
The Summer Olympics are here , and for the ninth clock time , Ralph Lauren has dressed the U.S. rival in his All - American conception , including jeans , a dark blue sport coat with white and blue piping that ’s emblazon with the iconic Polo logo , a blue and clean striped shirt , and a USN knit tie for a timeless — and in truth American — look .
“ Ralph Lauren has once again make designs that not only capture the substance of American style but also embody the spirit and pride of Team USA , ” Sarah Hirshland , the CEO of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee , said of the outfitsin a statement released by Ralph Lauren .
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While the Ralph Lauren uniform is just about as Team USA as can be , a cocktail concocted by the firebrand to honor the athlete of the Olympics and Paralympics has a decidedly Gallic genius . Dubbed La Victoire ( the victory ) , the drinkable is now being serve at the brand ’s eating house , Ralph ’s in Paris , The Polo Barin New York City , andRL Restaurant in Chicagothrough September 8 — and just as you do n’t have to actually be in Paris to watch the Olympics , you may enjoy this fizzy cocktail at home , too .
TheChampagne - basedLa Victoire is a nod to the French tradition of celebrating with the rural area ’s preferred bubbly sip , but zhuzhed up to make the drink as unique and festive as the Olympics themselves . You may not have a stop at any of the three Ralph Lauren location where you could order a La Victoire on your calendar anytime soon , but we have the recipe to make it at habitation , thanks to Town & Country .
To make La Victoire , you ’ll need Champagne , ball club soda , 1 1/4 oz . Salers ( a Gallic aperitif ) , 1/2 oz . verjus , 3/4 oz . rosemary syrup , 3/4 oz . Golden Falernum , and 1 fresh bay leaf . Combine the Salers , verjus , rosemary sirup , and Golden Falernum in a mover and shaker ; top it with Champagne , then add a splash of gild sal soda . Pour the blending over ice in a spritz glass and garnish with the fresh bay leaf . cheer !
include in the ingredients are a few matter you may not havestocked in your liquor locker . Salers is a Gallic aperitif with a semisweet , earthy flavour and tactile sensation of anise and citrous fruit . Verjus is a non - alcohol-dependent grapevine juice with a sharp flavor oftenused in marinadesand sauces , and Golden Falernum is a rum - based liqueur flavored with pep and vanilla with a sense of touch of caustic lime .
There ’s no motive to fix an elaborated French repast to enjoy with your La Victoire . ( And if you ’d prefer a classic beer ormocktailwhile you cheer on your squad , go with what you get it on ! ) Traditional jazzy snacks likecheese and crackers , chips and dip , mixed nut case , or evencocktail meatballswill go just fine with this fusion of bluff flavor . Whether you ’re watching the horseback rider gallop toward gold or you ’re cheering on Team USA in basketball or association football , you’re able to toast to the winners and almost - winners with a La Victoire for an internationalOlympics - flavored indulgence .
