With the Academy Awards nearly here, it’s time to start planning the cocktails worth serving during a stylish viewing party. These five recipes will ensure that you’ll be drinking something just as chic as the stars; from bubbles that involve a gilded touch, to twists on the best picture nominees, drink up and cheers to this year’s Oscars.
The Front Runner
We’ve all got our favourite front runners when it comes to the award categories, but most everyone will be able to agree this cocktail has a good shot to be the best in show.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 oz Georgian Bay Gin
- 1 oz Pimms No.1
- 1/2 oz Rosemary Syrup
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- Ginger Beer
- 3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- Apple and lemon slices
Campari By Your Name
Before the big night, all the Oscar nominees had a chance to get together during the official Oscar Nominee Luncheon. During that luncheon, cocktails themed for each nominated picture were served, including the Campari By Your Name (Call me by your name).
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 1/2 oz Prosecco
Method: Stir the Campari, sweet vermouth and grapefruit juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a chilled coup glass and top with prosecco.
No Words
As a tribute to Sally Hawkins silent and powerful portrayal of a woman falling in love with a fish-man in Shape of Water, bartender Zak Doy has incorporated seafood into a classic Caesar.
- 1 oz Gin
- 2 Dashes Hot Sauce
- 2 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce
- 5 Grinds Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
- 1 oz Clam Nectar
- 3 oz Mott’s Clamato
- Clam for Garnish
Method: Rim glass with celery salt, add all ingredients to a glass filled with ice, stir and garnish with a clam.
The After Party
Everyone can celebrate with this winning cocktail which brings a fresh golden flavour to the evening.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz vodka
- .75 oz apricot liqueur
- .5 oz lemon juice
- Sparkling wine to top
Method: Combine vodka, apricot liqueur and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker, shake with ice. Strain, top with sparkling wine and garnish with lemon peel.
The Clase Azul Hour
Inspired by Best Picture nominee “The Darkest Hour” this is one of the official cocktails for Elton John’s after party, one of the hottest tickets in town on Oscar night.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Clase Azul Plata tequila
- 2 oz Fresh Orange Juice
- 1 oz Agave Nectar
- 2 oz Fresh Raspberry Juice
- Raspberry Garnish
Method: Add the tequila, orange juice and agave nectar to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 15-20 seconds. Pour the raspberry juice into a old fashioned glass with ice. Slowly strain the shaker mix into the glass, keeping the raspberry juice and mix separate. Top with raspberry garnish.
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