Sunday, 27 January 2013

Literature Themed Cocktails

There's nothing better than a good book, than perhaps a good book with one of these literature inspired drinks.

Pre blackberry Huckleberry Gin

Huckleberry Gin

2 parts pureed blackberries
½ parts sugar
1 part lime juice
2 parts gin
Sprig of mint leaves
4 parts still lemonade

 

The Grapes of Wrath

2 parts red wine
1 part orange juice
½ part peach schnapps
Top Tip: Use an expensive California wine for added irony.

 

Tequila Mockingbird

1 part tequila
1 part sugar syrup
3 parts cranberry juice
2 parts orange juice
1 part lime juice

 
Tinkerbellini
1 part Midouri
4 parts Champagne
 
The Pitcher of Dorian Gray
 
½ part Mandarine Napoleon
½ part rum
2  parts orange juice
1 part strawberry juice
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Count of Monte Cristal
 
1 part grenadine
1 part orange liqueur
3 parts Champagne

 
Mad Hatter
Best served in a teacup
1 part Midouri
1 part orange liqueur
5 parts pomegranate juice
 
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
 
Everything in your cupboards. Even liquids meant to clean the oven.
Top Tip: Ensure your lawyer is present throughout.