5 Bridgerton Inspired Cocktails To Make With Your Friends

There are shows you just watch, and then there are shows you mentally RSVP to in each episode. Bridgerton is one such show that pulls you into the world of elegant tea parties, whispered secrets, and slow-burning glances.  And just when we thought we couldn’t be more invested, the show is arriving with a landmark moment with its first same-sex love story! 

The stakes are higher and to enjoy this season even more, all you need is a delicious cocktail that reflects Bridgerton energy. So pray, assemble thy chosen circle and ready thy finest goblets, for unsobered is sharing with you some of the best Bridgerton inspired cocktails that you must make ASAP!

Bridgerton Inspired Cocktails For Your Inner Main Character From The Regal Era!

1. Apple Cider Bellini

It’s soft, mellow, and sparkling – definitely something you’d sip while pretending not to eavesdrop on a scandal! The bellini, with a touch of apple cider, is light, refreshing, and deceptively simple. It carries the sweetness of the apple cider and the chilled fizziness of the Prosecco. Perfect for when you want to feel elegant but still a little playful!

Ingredients:

• Apple cider
• Orange liqueur
• Maple syrup
• Chilled Prosecco
• Rosemary sprigs for garnish

Process: 

• Combine apple cider, orange liqueur, and maple syrup in an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
• Shake well until chilled.
• Pour the mixture into champagne glasses.
• Top it with chilled Prosecco
• Garnish with rosemary sprigs.

2. Aviation

We can already imagine Sir Anthony Bridgerton yearning for his life with an Aviation in his hand. This cocktail, with the gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice makes for an elegant yet mysterious drink, And the elegant soft lavender hue? Absolutely appealing to the eyes! The Aviation is quite an underrated pick but trust us when we say that it is one of the best drink choices when you’re in the mood to watch Bridgerton!

Ingredients:

• Gin
• Maraschino liqueur
• Crème de violette
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Brandied cherry for garnish

Process:

• Combine all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.
• Shake it until well-chilled.
• Strain into a Coupe glass.
• Garnish with a brandied cherry and serve.

3. The French Blonde

She walks into every room with a stride so confident and elegant that you’d turn twice for a glance. The French Blonde is the embodiment of poise, charm, and confidence, exactly like that of Daphne Basset. The mix of gin, elderflower liqueur, Lillet Blanc, and fresh grapefruit juice strikes a balance between floral sweetness and citrus brightness. It’s the kind of cocktail that doesn’t demand attention but effortlessly holds it. 

Ingredients:

• Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• Lillet Blanc
• Dry gin
• Elderflower liqueur
• Lemon bitters or fresh lemon juice
• Grapefruit peel for garnish

Process:

• Chill a Coupe or Martini glass for a minimum of 5 to 10 minutes.
• Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice.
• Shake until the outside of the shaker is frosty, for about 20 seconds.
• Strain the content into the chilled glass.
• Garnish with a grapefruit peel and serve!

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4. The Queen Bee

As the name suggests, this deliciously delicate cocktail is fit for your inner queen. With a meticulous blend of gin and tonic water with honey syrup, some variants also feature apricot jam for an added sweetness. Some swap the gin with vodka but the mouthfeel remains just as elegant. It feels warm, powerful, and a little indulgent, fit for someone who knows exactly what they want! Here’s how you can make it at home!

Ingredients:

• Gin
• Tonic water
• Fresh lemon juice
• Honey syrup
• Apricot jam
• A small flower or an apricot slice for garnish (optional)

Process:

• Set aside a Coupe glass to chill.
• Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
• Shake until well-chilled.
• Double strain into the chilled Coupe glass.
• Garnish with a flower or an apricot slice and serve.

5. Hibiscus Margarita

For our last entry on the ‘Bridgerton inspired cocktails’ list, we have a classic cocktail with a floral twist – the Hibiscus Margarita. This version of the Margarita is sweet, tart, and perfectly refreshing. Imagine Penelope Featherington with a Hibiscus Margarita as she quietly witnesses key moments in the show. The cocktail is simple to make but packs a whole lot of floral flavor in each sip.

Ingredients:

• Dried hibiscus flowers
• Reposado tequila
• Agave nectar
• Fresh lime juice
• Sugar
• Ground cinnamon
• Lime wheels for garnish

Process: 

• Combine dried hibiscus, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan and bring them to a boil.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the mixture into a bowl and let it cool.
• In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add tequila, the cooled hibiscus syrup, agave syrup, and lime juice.
• Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until well-chilled.
• Mix some sugar and ground cinnamon on a plate.
• Dip the rim of a Margarita glass into lemon juice and then into the sugar + cinnamon mixture. Ensure the mixture is coated evenly on the rim of the glass.
• Add ice into the glass and pour the prepared mixture.
• Garnish with a lime wheel and serve!

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Summing Up

Bridgerton inspired cocktails are perfect for when you’re in the mood to rewatch previous Bridgerton seasons – or binge watch the upcoming Season 5. From the elegant Aviation to a playfully confident The Queen Bee, these cocktails radiate a quiet, regal charm in each sip. So when are you channeling your inner mixologist and crafting one of these for yourself?