Fandom-Inspired Cocktails For The Nerd In You

You must’ve seen many movie scenes wherein a hero is dealing with his heartbreak with a glass of whiskey in his hand. In many shows, you’ll find a typical girl’s night scene with women enjoying a series of Piña Coladas. Ever wondered the significance of drinks in such scenes? Well, drinking does seem to add to the moods, emotions, and intensity of the characters. If you love watching series and movies, we’ve got some interesting drink recipes for you. Keep reading as we take you through the best fandom-inspired cocktails for the nerd in you!

5 Best Fandom-Inspired Cocktails

1. Floating Yoda
2. The White Walker
3. Butterbeer
4. The Upside Down
5. Sonic Screwdriver

1. Floating Yoda

Arguably the most lovable of Star Wars characters, Yoda won over hearts worldwide. Even though he may be long gone, his wisdom and eccentric way of speaking still makes him extremely quotable. So it’s only fair that there be a boozy ode to him, and yes, there is icecream involved!

Ingredients

• 1 ½ ounces of Kahlúa
• 1 ½ ounces of vodka of your choice
• ½ ounce of milk
• 1 scoop mint chocolate chip ice cream

How To Make A Floating Yoda Cocktail

1.  Fill your glass to the top with ice.
2. Pour in the Kahlúa and vodka, and stir with a bar spoon.
3. Slowly pour in the milk.
4. Add in the scoop of ice cream, balancing it on top of the ice and serve.

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2. The White Walker

Season 6 of the epic Game of Thrones saw more White Walker action than any other. We might love to hate them for many reasons, but the truth is, GOT wouldn’t be half as interesting and gripping without them. We’ve found the perfect cocktail recipe to make the transition of Viserion into an ice dragon a little easier for you – we lied, that’ll never be easy.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ ounces of aged rum
• ½ ounce of light rum
• 1 ½ ounce of freshly squeezed pineapple juice
• 0.75 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 0.75 ounce of cinnamon syrup
• ½ ounce of simple syrup
• Pineapple leaves to garnish.

How To Make The White Walker Cocktail

1. Take a cocktail shaker and add the aged rum, light rum, pineapple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup, and simple syrup into it.
2. Shake the ingredients for 30 seconds so that they blend well.
3. Strain the drink into a Highball glass.
4. Top the drink with some crushed ice and garnish with some pineapple leaves. Your White Walker cocktail is ready to be served!

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3. Butterbeer

This was fairly obvious – how could we write a list of fandom-inspired cocktails without including the famed Butterbeer from the Harry Potter series? The stories of Hogsmeade and how our beloved trio would enjoy a warm glass of the drink on a cold winter evening, had most of us dying to try it out. Here’s our twist on the Butterbeer recipe for those who’d like to try it out!

Ingredients

• ½ cup of water
• ½ cup of light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of butter extract
• 1 ½ ounces of bourbon
• 4 ounces of apple cider
• 2 ounces of ginger beer

How To Make A Butterbeer Cocktail

1. Take a small saucepan and add the water and brown sugar into it. Bring the ingredients to a boil over medium heat. When the mixture cools down, add some butter extract into it and keep it in the refrigerator. This buttered brown sugar syrup can be used to make the cocktail.
2. Combine the bourbon, apple cider, ginger beer, and buttered brown sugar syrup into a chilled cocktail glass.
3. Stir the ingredients together with the help of a bar spoon.
4. Top the cocktail with some dry ice and enjoy!

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4. The Upside Down

If you haven’t been living under a gigantic rock under the sea, you’ve probably heard of the series Stranger Things – a show that can scare the living hell out of you! The Upside Down, a parallel, much darker universe on the show was what really gave us goosebumps. The first thing we did after binge – watching the series was look up a cocktail just as dark and rich.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces of Blanco Tequila
• ½ ounce of triple sec
• 4 ounce of unsweetened cranberry juice
• ½ ounce of lime juice
• ¾ ounce of simple syrup
• 6 raspberries
• 6 blackberries
• ½ ounce of cherry extract
• Berries to garnish

How To Make The Upside Down Cocktail

1. Take a cocktail shaker and add the raspberries, blueberries, and lime juice into it. With the help of a muddler, muddle the ingredients properly.
2. Pour the tequila, triple sec, cranberry juice, and simple syrup into the shaker. 
3. Add a few ice cubes into the shaker and shake the ingredients for 30 seconds.
4. Take a tall cocktail glass filled with ice and strain the mixture.
5. Top the drink with some tart cherry extract and garnish with some fresh berries. 

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5. Sonic Screwdriver

The British TV series Doctor Who, has one of the biggest fanbases, and rightly so! In celebration of the legacy of this epic show, it’s only fair to whip up a drink or two and binge watch the entire series. Here’s a cocktail that pays homage to the Doctor’s one true companion, Sarah Jane Smith – the Sonic Screwdriver.

Ingredients

• 1 ounce of Blue Curacao
• 1 ounce of vodka
• 5 ounces of freshly squeezed orange juice

How To Make The Sonic Screwdriver Cocktail

1. Add the Blue Curacao, vodka, and orange juice into a shaker with ice.
2. Shake the ingredients vigorously for 30 seconds.
3. Strain the drink into a pitcher.
4. If needed, use frozen orange juice in place of ice cubes and serve.

Summing Up

These were the best fandom-inspired cocktails for the nerd in you. Next time you’re hosting a movie party at home, you know what to serve. Regardless of whether you’re a cinephile or not, you’re absolutely going to love these drinks!

FAQs

What Are Good Drinks For Movies?

Manhattan, Vesper Martini, Vodka Martini, and White Russian are some of the good drinks for movies.

What Are The 6 Main Cocktails?

Old Fashioned, Daiquiri, Whiskey Sour, Martini, Margarita, and Cosmopolitan are the 6 main cocktails.

What Is The Cocktail Called In James Bond?

The cocktail in James Bond movies is Vesper Martini.

What Is The Most Popular Cocktail In India?

Indian Vodka Mojito, Nimbu Pani Mint Julep, and Indian Hot Toddy are some of the most popular cocktails in India.

What Are The 5 Flavors Of Cocktails?

The 5 flavors of cocktails are sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy.

Which Cocktail Is Best For Beginners?

Screwdriver, Moscow Mule, and Negroni are some of the best cocktails for beginners.