Blockbuster movies don’t just have actors as the only stars in them. A few delicious cocktails were put into the spotlight in many films. Today, they’ve become popular alcoholic drinks of all time! Let us take you through the 8 iconic movie cocktails to try right now. They’ll definitely make you reminisce about the sensational movies you’ve watched and make you binge on them, again!
8 Iconic Movie Cocktails
- Vesper Martini
- Sweet Vermouth On The Rocks With A Twist
- Singapore Sling
- Aqua Velva
- Tequila Zombie
- Banana Daiquiri
- Vodka Watermelon
- Frozen Margarita
1. Vesper Martini
Named after the double agent Vesper Lynd, the cocktail first appeared in the 1953 book named ‘Casino Royale’ and later in its 2006 movie adaptation. This fascinating James Bond cocktail recipe has become one of the most interesting takes on the Classic Martini recipe. Vesper Martini can be enjoyed by both gin and vodka lovers. If you want to go adventurous, you can even give your own fun tweak to this cocktail!
Ingredients
- 3 ounces of gin
- 1 ounce of vodka
- ½ ounce of Lillet Blanc or dry vermouth
- Lemon twist to garnish
How To Make A Vesper Martini
- Take a cocktail shaker and add the gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc (French aromatized aperitif wine) or dry vermouth into it.
- Shake the ingredients well and strain the mixture into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish the cocktail with a lemon peel and then serve it.
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2. Sweet Vermouth On Rocks With A Twist
Today, craft cocktails have certainly made vermouth one of the most important cocktail ingredients. But there was once a time when only cocktail geeks and bartenders knew how to use it in drinks. If you’re a fan of this fortified and aromatized wine, you should definitely try Sweet Vermouth On Rocks With A Twist.
This iconic movie cocktail became very popular, especially after the 1993 movie ‘Groundhog Day’. It’s a perfect after-dinner drink and has a sweet and strong flavor. Enough of tempting you about the cocktail, let’s take a look at its recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of sweet vermouth
- Lemon peel
How To Make Sweet Vermouth On Rocks With A Twist
- Take a Rock Glass and fill it up with ice.
- Pour the sweet vermouth over the ice.
- Take a lemon peel and twist it over the drink.
- Use the same lemon peel as a garnish and enjoy the drink while watching Groundhog Dog on the TV.
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3. Singapore Sling
Next on our list of iconic movie cocktails of all time is Singapore Sling. It appeared in the famous black comedy ‘Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas’. It’s a delight to watch Hunter S. Thompson’s alter ego, Raoul Duke, sipping on this tart and sugary cocktail. It has fruit-forward, herbaceous, and strong flavors that’ll refresh you inside and out. Try making this for your next movie night with friends. Trust us, it’s definitely worth your time!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces of gin
- 1 ounce of Bénédictine Liqueur
- ½ ounce of cherry liqueur
- ¼ ounce of simple syrup
- 1 ounce of lime juice
- 2 ounces of club soda
- Lemon slice and Maraschino cherries to garnish
How To Make A Singapore Sling Cocktail
- Take a cocktail shaker and add a couple of ice cubes to it.
- Pour the gin, Bénédictine, cherry liqueur, simple syrup, and lime juice into it.
- Shake the ingredients so that they blend well.
- Strain the drink into a Highball glass over some fresh ice.
- Top the drink with some club soda.
- Finally, garnish the cocktail with a lemon slice and Maraschino cherry, and enjoy!
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4. Aqua Velva
Popular since the 1980s, this bold blue color cocktail has been a legendary drink to date! In ‘Zodia’, Jake Gyllenhaal’s geeky beverage of choice is Aqua Velva. This pop culture reference may be one of the many reasons why this drink has become so popular today. Its very first sip itself will blow your mind! This bubbly, sugary, and silk cocktail has refreshing flavors that’ll excite your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce of vodka
- 1 ounce of gin
- ¾ ounce Blue Curacao
- 1 ounce of simple syrup
- 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 ounces of soda water
- Lemon wedge to garnish
How To Make A Aqua Velva Cocktail
- Take a Highball glass and add some ice to it.
- Pour the vodka, gin, Blue Curacao, lemon juice, and soda water into it.
- Garnish the cocktail with a lemon wedge and then it’s ready to be served!
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5. Tequila Zombie
If you ever find yourself sitting in a dark room, watching Inherent Vice that’s got your hair raising, this is the cocktail for you! Simply put, this drink is a blend of different rums, tequilas, and citrus. But the end result is gratifying and comforting! It’s perfect for your upcoming cocktail party or if you need a drink to enjoy post-work hours. Whatever the reason, Tequila Zombie will certainly hit the right spot for you!
Ingredients
- 3 ounces of tequila
- 1 ½ ounces of apricot brandy
- 1 ½ ounces of spiced rum
- 1 ½ ounces of vodka
- 3 ounces of grapefruit juice
- 3 ounces of orange juice
- Mint sprig to garnish
How To Make A Tequila Zombie Cocktail
- Take a cocktail shaker with one cube of ice.
- Pour the tequila, apricot brandy, spiced rum, vodka, grapefruit juice, and orange juice into it.
- Shake the ingredients well for them to blend together.
- Strain the drink into a cocktail glass with crushed ice.
- Finally, garnish the cocktail with a mint sprig and it’s ready to be served!
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6. Banana Daiquiri
This iconic movie cocktail reminds us of the epic scenes from ‘Godfather II’. Remember when Fredo asks Michael for the right way to say Banana Daiquiri in Spanish? We can see Michael taking a moment to amuse his brother’s dopey ignorance! Just like this legendary scene, this cocktail is equally fabulous. Banana Daiquiri is just the drink to make when you’re craving a fruity cocktail. The recipe is so simple that you can have fun with it and come up with your own Banana Daiquiri variations!
Ingredients
- ½ large size banana sliced
- 1 ½ ounces of light rum
- 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce of triple sec
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- Maraschino cherries to garnish
How To Make A Banana Daiquiri
- Add the ice, banana, light rum, lime juice, triple sec, and sugar into a blender.
- Blend the ingredients together on low speed and a little later on high speed until you get a smooth mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish the drink with some Maraschino cherries and then enjoy it!
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7. Vodka Watermelon
Vodka Watermelon is one of the easiest cocktails to make at home. It’s basically letting the watermelon juice blend well with the vodka to give you that kick you’re looking for. Just like how Bo Dietl gets drunk after he consumes a vodka-infused watermelon in ‘The Irishman’! It’s a great drink to enjoy during your brunch party when you want to impress your guests with your bartending skills.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of chilled watermelon juice
- 1 ½ ounces of vodka
- 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon of agave nectar, honey, or maple syrup
- Watermelon wedge, lemon wedge, or mint leaves to garnish
How To Make A Vodka Watermelon Cocktail
- Take a cocktail glass and add the watermelon juice, vodka, lime juice, and sweetener into it.
- Stir the ingredients well using a bar spoon.
- Fill the glass with some ice and garnish the drink with a watermelon wedge, lemon wedge, or some mint leaves.
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8. Frozen Margarita
When talking about iconic movie cocktails, the comedy-drama film, ‘Once Upon A Time… in Hollywood’ surely can’t be missed! Of course, there are so many drinks featured in this movie. But Rick Dalton’s Frozen Margarita has made it to our list. This frozen cocktail is very easy to make. It’s icy cold and has the right amount of tartness to tickle your taste buds. Don’t forget to rim your glass if you prefer to have it like DiCaprio in this movie!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces of tequila (Blanco or Reposado)
- 4 ounces of Cointreau or triple sec
- 3 ounces of freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 ounces of simple syrup
- Kosher salt or pink sea salt to rim the glass
- Lime wheel to garnish
How To Make A Frozen Margarita
- Place the salt on a thin dish. Wet the rim of your cocktail glass by rubbing a lemon peel over it. Place the glass upside down into the dish containing the rimming ingredient and then set it aside for a while.
- Add all the frozen ingredients – tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice into the blender.
- Blend the ingredients well until you get a soft and fluffy mixture.
- Pour the drink into the rimmed glass and then garnish it with a lime wheel. Your cocktail is now ready to be served.
Summing Up
Next time you’re hosting a movie night with your friends, you woo your guests with something more than classic cocktails. There’s nothing better than binge-watching your favorite movies over the weekend while sipping on a delicious cocktail. These iconic movie cocktails listed above will definitely help kickstart your next party!
FAQs
What Is The Most Popular Cocktail Right Now?
Margarita, Old Fashioned, Daiquiri, and Martini are some of the most popular cocktails right now.
What Are The 10 Most Popular Cocktails?
The 10 most popular cocktails are as follows:
Whiskey Sour
- Bloody Mary
- Moscow Mule
- White Russian
- Negroni
- Manhattan
- Long Island Iced Tea
- Sex On The Beach
- Daiquiri
- Margarita
Which Cocktail Is Good For Ladies?
Vodka Spritz, Moscow Mule, Espresso Martini, and Daiquiri are some good cocktails for ladies to try out.
What Is The Prettiest Cocktail?
Tequila Zombie, Sunset Margarita, Hurricane, and Screwdriver are some of the prettiest cocktails that you can enjoy.
Which Cocktail Is Best For Beginners?
Some of the best cocktails for beginners are Mojito, Screwdriver, Dry Martini, and Margarita.
What Is The Number 1 Alcoholic Drink?
Beer is said to be the number 1 alcoholic drink not just in our country and around the world.
What Is The Most Romantic Drink?
Cosmopolitan, Bellini, Sangria, Sex On The Beach, and Champagne are some of the most romantic drinks.
Which Cocktail Is Best In India?
Indian Cocktails like Indian Hot Toddy, Jaljeera Mojito, Ginger Margarita, and Boozy Mango Lassi are some of the best in India.
