Movie Characters As Cocktails: Sips With Personality

Bollywood lovers assemble! Have you ever wondered about what kind of cocktail would best describe SRK’s character, Rahul from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai? Or which cocktail matches the sass and sparkle of Alia Bhatt’s character, Safeena from Gully Boy? We've curated a list of cocktails that embody the personality and charm of some of Bollywood's most iconic characters. Let's raise a glass to these unforgettable characters and the drinks that bring them to life. 

Movie Characters As Cocktails

Espresso Martini: Alia Bhatt as Zoya from Gully Boy

“Mere boyfriend se sath gulu gulu karengi toh dhoptaengi hi na usko”, we are sure this is the first thing to come to your mind after hearing the name Safeena from Gully Boy. She is fierce, energetic, and bold, with a very strong urban person, and so is Espresso Martini. Espresso Martini is a famous cocktail known for its strong coffee flavour mixed with vodka, embodying a mix of resilience and sharpness just like Safeena. 

Old Fashioned: SRK as Rahul from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Polo jersey with COOL chain, it's of course “Rahul, naam toh suna hoga” from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Shah Rukh Khan’s character was romantic and soft at the core, while on the exterior, he seemed to be very strong and flirtatious. Old Fashioned, a whiskey-based drink, has a robust flavor profile offering a blend of sweet and bitter, much similar to the SRK’s Rahul character. His character has been timeless, and hence the reference to the old classic drink which is endured for centuries. 

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Mojito: Kareena Kapoor as Geet from Jab We Met

Mojito cocktail has the same personality as Kareena Kapoor did in the movie Jab We Met as Geet. The character loves her life, is enthusiastic, bubbly, talkative, adventurous, and optimistic. On the other hand, Mojito has a very bright, refreshing, and bubbly flavor profile that brings freshness and energy. Geet actually feels like the personification of the famous cocktail Mojito with with vibrant energy and spontaneity.  

Whiskey Sour: Ajay Devgn as Bajirao Singham from Singham

Bajirao Singham is a strong-willed policeman who is strong, bold, and fearless. The cocktail Whiskey Sour recreates the character because of the boldness of whiskey as well as the balance of boldness and subtle sweetness, which shows how Singham balanced strict justice and compassion. The robust yet balanced taste profile of Whiskey Sour matches the no-nonsense, confident profile of Singham. 

Negroni: Ranbir Kapoor as Bunny from YJHD

Bunny is confident, adventurous, and outgoing with an irresistible charm that draws people to him, and in that case, which cocktail, better than Negroni, would define him? Just like the character is layered with a bittersweet flavor profile, Negroni is known for its combination of bitter Campari, sweet vermouth, and gin with a strong and unapologetic flavor. Ever sip with a mix of bitter-sweet notes reminds you of the journey of the character. 

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Spicy Margarita: Katrina Kaif as Laila from ZNMD

Laila from ZNMD is a character who is lively, confident, and fearless, and has some charismatic qualities. A spicy margarita would be the perfect cocktail to capture her vibrant personality in the best way. This drink features jalapeño, which adds a spicy kick to the lime juice and orange liqueur, bringing out a bright and dynamic flavor that is similar to Laila’s personality. 

Summing Up

From Safeena’s fiery attitude to Geet’s bubbly charm, each cocktail has a perfect blend of flavor that matches the character arc of these characters, and we love it. So, go ahead and raise a toast to your favourite character with a cocktail that matches them.