One thing where my husband and I don’t share is my love for awards shows. I love them; love the dresses, the accesories, and corny and heartfelt acceptance speeches.
I want to share with you three cocktails inspired by Golden Globe nominees:
Glee
Although, I’m not a fan – please, forgive me – Glee scored 5 Golden Globe nominations and the truth is – this show is a true fan favorite, due to its high energy musical numbers and campy style. For all the young kids in the audience, and maybe those who aren’t drinking tonight, we’ve got a great mock-tail that you can enjoy as you sing along to your favorite Glee hit.
New Directions Champion
1 oz. white cranberry juice
1/2 oz. apple juice
Top with ginger ale and garnish with a cinnamon stick and fresh cranberries
An adult fan? For an extra layer of yum, add 1 oz. of Flor de Cana rum to give this cocktail a festive POP!
Black Swan:
If this film’s dark, two-sided depth is for you, how about mixing up a cocktail to match? Made with Russian Standard vodka and muddled blackberries, the delicious Russian Swan’s two-toned look is eerily reminiscent of Nina Sayer’s contrasting sides.
The Seductive Swan
1.5 oz Russian Standard Vodka
5 blackberries
3 oz Lemonade
Muddle four blackberries in bottom of a tumbler. Add ice, Russian Standard Vodka and lemonade. Garnish with remaining blackberry.
And my favorite:
Social Network:
What better way to toast the story of Mark Zuckerberg’s creation than with a drink as social as Facebook itself? Punch of course if the most social cocktails – perfect for sharing with friends. This punch blends Nicaragua’s best, Flor de Cana rum with some hot cayenne pepper – it’s a true taste of connection.
Zuckerberg Zinger
1 oz Flor de Caña 7 year-aged rum
1 seedless Watermelon
One good pinch of Cayenne pepper
4 Sugar cubes
1 oz Lime juice
1 oz Club soda
Dissolve the sugar cubes in 1 oz. of club soda. Add and muddle several 1-inch pieces of watermelon. Finally, add the rest of the ingredients one at a time and stir as added. Chill. Recipe can be multiplied to fill a traditional punch bowl.
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These look good! I might have to try one or two or three!
I love the dresses too. Ineed to throw a party so I can do a taste test! The black swain drink looks so beautiful. But no way I am seeing the movie way too much drama for me, lol.
I think I’ll go with the Social Network one..
I’m always looking for non-alcoholic beverage recipes … the Glee mocktail looks yummy – and the blend is easy enough to mix a whole punch-bowl and let everyone serve themselves (add a splash of fizz if necessary)
Wow! Beautiful colors. You especially striked me with the Ca~a. I thought that was only used in coquito!