From classic literature to now, alcohol has served as a literary inspiration to many popular authors. A lot of our beloved writers have been known to have hit the bottle time and again and have produced some of the most renowned pieces of literature! For a true book and booze lover like you, it makes total sense to know what helped these iconic authors to get some inspiration. So we took it upon ourselves to prepare this list of favorite drinks of popular male authors, to add to your literature trivia!
7 Favorite Drinks Of Popular Male Authors
- F Scott Fitzgerald, Gin Rickey
- Ernest Hemingway, Mojito
- Tennessee Williams, Ramos Gin Fizz
- Jack Kerouac, Margarita
- Oscar Wilde, Absinthe & Champagne
- Truman Capote, Screwdriver
- Edgar Allan Poe, Brandy Eggnog
1. F Scott Fitzgerald, Gin Rickey
Fitzgerald was notorious for being a heavy drinker and seemed to be proud of it. Much like his leading man in ‘The Great Gatsby’, the author also enjoyed a Gin Rickey or five. His love for gin was undeniable as it was undetectable on his breath! He once said, “First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you.”
Gin Rickeys are a simple concoction of gin, lime, and soda which even Gatsby and his love Daisy Buchanan were known to imbibe. So if you haven’t tried this drink before, allow a glass of Gin Rickey to take you to Fitzgerald’s favorite place!
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2. Ernest Hemingway, Mojito
A great friend of Fitzgerald’s, Ernest Hemingway was also a drinker in himself. Unlike his friend, the celebrated American novelist and creator of ‘For Whom The Bell Tolls’, ‘A Farewell To Arms’, and others, liked his drinks pretty humble.
He was a fan of daiquiris and mojitos and was known to frequent the Cuban joint Le Bodeguita del Medio. In fact, being one of its regulars he also wrote on its wall “My mojito in La Bodeguita, My daiquiri in El Floridita.” If you too are a fan of mojitos, then you get what Hemingway loved about them don’t you?
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3. Tennessee Williams, Ramos Gin Fizz
It’s hard to separate New Orleans, Tennessee Williams, and his hit creation ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ from each other. But what was even harder was to keep Tennesse Williams apart from his favorite drink, Ramos Gin Fizz.
The Ramos Gin Fizz is made of gin, lemon juice, lime juice, egg whites, sugar, cream, soda, and orange flower water and is a staple in New Orleans’ nightlife. For those of you who haven’t tried this drink, maybe this is your cue to give it a go.
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4. Jack Kerouac, Margarita
‘On The Road’ has inspired many travelers, dreamers, and writers, and real fans know how alcohol was such an integral part of the book. Jack Kerouac himself used to enjoy drinking (a lot), which unfortunately made him a victim of his own circumstance.
He was enamored with the margarita on one of his many Mexican adventures and just stuck to it. Who can blame him? After all, margaritas are worth it! So the next time you get a margarita, maybe you can reminisce Kerouac and his best works!
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5. Oscar Wilde, Absinthe & Champagne
A tortured author, Oscar Wilde is best known for works like ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and plays like ‘The Importance Of Being Earnest’. His drink of choice was just as grand as his lifestyle. Apparently, he loved his iced champagne so much that he demanded the drink even when he was in prison.
He was also profoundly touched by absinthe, he even wrote this as a tribute – “A glass of absinthe is as poetical as anything in the world. What difference is there between a glass of absinthe and a sunset?” To this we’d like to say, touché, Mr. Wilde!
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6. Truman Capote, Screwdriver
The genius alcoholic author is best known for creating the classic ‘Breakfast At Tiffany’s’ and also for his adoration of the screwdriver! He called the mixture of orange juice and vodka – “my orange drink” and was known to slam quite a few of them back then.
If you haven’t tried a screwdriver yet, then you must do it ASAP! While you’re at it, maybe read through ‘Breakfast At Tiffany’s’ or ‘In The Cold Blood’ as a tribute to Capote.
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7. Edgar Allan Poe, Brandy Eggnog
You didn’t think we’d close this listicle out without mentioning Poe, did you? He managed to creep us out with so many beautifully written books and poetry, but his favorite alcohol was rather sweet, if we may say so.
He was known to highly enjoy brandy eggnog and cognac. In fact, there’s a Poe family recipe for eggnog out there and we’re hellbent on finding it!
Also Read: 7 Best Egg White Cocktails That Taste Like A Dream
Summing Up
Now that you know of these favorite drinks of popular male authors, we hope the literature buff in you is excited to try them. If so, then the next time you hit the bar don’t forget to order these drinks. Hopefully, taking a sip of these drinks will inspire you just as much as they inspired these geniuses!
FAQs
What Did Famous Authors Drink?
Some of the favorite drinks of popular authors are:
- Jack Kerouac, Margarita
- Ernest Hemingway, Mojito
- F Scott Fitzgerald, Gin Rickey
- Truman Capote, Screwdriver
- Tennessee Williams, Ramos Gin Fizz
- Oscar Wilde, Absinthe
- Edgar Allan Poe, Brandy Eggnog
Who Was The Drunk Poet?
Charles Bukowski is one of the poets who was known to be an alcoholic.
Who Was The Author Who Drank Himself To Death?
There were several authors who drank themselves to death, some of them were Dylan Thomas, Jack Kerouac, and Truman Capote.
Which Author Drank Mojitos?
Ernest Hemingway was an author who loved mojitos and it was his go-to drink.
Which Author Drank Absinthe?
Some of the authors who had absinthe as a favorite among drinks were – Oscar Wilde, Paul Verlaine, Alfred Jarry, and Rimbaud.
