It’s Oscars weekend! Though you have to be a really committed movie fan if you’re planning on staying up all night on Sunday to see if Leo FINALLY gets the Oscar the internet is adamant he deserves (only joking, if you’re reading this Leo I love you!) but just because you might not make it until the end doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to celebrate with a few drinks! Here are some of 2016 Oscar themed cocktails for you to try this weekend.
The Revenant: Enough to warm you up after weeks in the wilderness.
INGREDIENTS
- muddled orange
- 1 Ounce Laphroaig whisky
- hot cider
PREPARATION
Pour whiskey in a glass over muddled orange. Top with hot cider
Mad Max: Adventurous and definitely good enough for Charlize Theron.
INGREDIENTS
- Muddled Cucumber & Jalapeños
- 2 Ounce Casamigos Blanco tequila
- 1 Ounce Grand Marnier
- .5 Ounce fresh lemon
- .5 Ounce simple syrup
PREPARATION
Combine ingredients in a cocktail glass and serve over ice
Brooklyn: A tribute to Saoirse Ronan’s character, who hailed from Ireland.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Ounce Jameson Irish whiskey
- 3 Drop Angostura Bitters
- 1/2 Ounce Demerara Syrup
PREPARATION
Combine ingredients in an old fashioned glass and serve on ice.
Holly Martin