Blog entry: Nominated Oscar Cocktails
Blog entry

Nominated Oscar Cocktails

By Mindy Kobrin on February 20th, 2008

With a touch of glamour and a hint of wit, these Oscar inspired cocktail recipes will shoot to the top of my party list! Join me with a toast to your favorite movie — or your favorite cocktail — by trying one of the recipes below.

Or get creative and shake up some of my Buzz-Worthy libations or your very own favorites. But don't forget to have non-alcoholic choices on hand for the designated drivers.

The June-go Citrus Splash
(Created in honor of the Academy Award-nominated film "Juno," whose lead character is not be old enough to drink this!)

1 part Malibu Mango Rum
1 part Malibu Pineapple Rum
Orange juice, to fill glass

Combine ingredients in a highball glass over ice.
— Recipe by Malibu Rum
Killer Coco Chai
(Created in honor of the Academy Award-nominated film "No Country for Old Men")

1 part Malibu Rum
2 parts chai tea (pre-made)
1 part white chocolate liqueur

Serve in a champagne glass; garnish with a raspberry.
— Recipe by Malibu Rum

 

Michael vs Martini Brief
(Created in Honor of the Academy Award-nominated film "Michael Clayton")

2 ounces Stoli elit vodka
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
1 large rosemary sprig

Combine ingredients with ice in a shaker and strain into martini glass; garnish with rosemary sprig.
— Recipe by Stolichnaya

There Will Be Rum
(Created in Honor of the Academy Award-nominated film "There Will Be Blood")

1 ounce Malibu Rum
1 ounce Ruby red grapefruit juice
Dash of grenadine syrup
G.H. Mumm Champagne, to fill glass

Shake Malibu, grapefruit juice and grenadine with ice. Strain into a champagne glass and fill up with champagne. Garnish with a strawberry slice on the rim.
— Recipe by Malibu Rum

The Atone-Mint
(Created in Honor of the Academy Award-nominated film "Atonement")

2 ounces. Stoli Blueberi
1/2 ounce. fresh lemon juice
2 ounces. sparkling water
1 teaspoon sugar OR 1 ounce simple syrup
Crushed mint leaves

Mix. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon wedge.
— Recipe by Stolichnaya



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