The return of forgotten drinks
Cacolac, Antésite, artisanal lemonade, absinthe, or fresh plant syrups—these beverages remind us of our childhood and holidays in the sun. Some have been around for over a century, while others date from the 1950s. They had their heyday before falling into obscurity, overshadowed by an ever-growing array of new products.
Type (Documentaire / Documentaire fiction / Série documentaire)DocumentaryGenre en anglaisSociety & Economy Directed by Vincent GuérinEditingOlivier Cohen In coproduction with France 5 Supported by CNCYear2018Duration52min
Riding the wave of vintage revival, a few pioneers have decided to relaunch and bring these forgotten drinks back into fashion. Whether large companies or private individuals, they share a common goal: to revive these bygone beverages.
How did these legendary drinks come into existence? How did they leave their mark on their era? Why did they disappear or fall out of fashion? And how can they be revived to attract a new clientele?
