According to folk beliefs and proverbs, alcohol is a straight path to hell. Well, it does not change the fact that despite the increasingly loud campaigns for a healthy lifestyle, the drug is still in fashion. It stays well alive, thanks to the filmmakers. The heroes of our favorite productions consume alcohol drinks in all sorts of situations. For courage, for taste, to impress, to forget, to be humiliated, or because they just cannot stop drinking. So, the idea came to me , to make a list of most popular drinks and cocktails that is you can see in so many of our favorite movies and TV Shows.
Vodka Martini in “James Bond 007”
It is hard to think of a better-known on-screen cocktail reference than that line — shaken, not stirred, and preferably uttered in a Scottish pronunciation. I t’s become practically impossible to order a Vodka Martini without subconsciously channeling your inner Sean Connery.
Screwdriver in “Jackie Brown”
Quentin Tarantino’s movies are full of iconic cocktails. And while Samuel L. Jackson’s cool criminal in Jackie Brown lounges around drinking screwdrivers with store-bought Orange Juice.
Cosmopolitan in “Sex and the City”
It might be one of the most popular and well know movie drinks. Always attached to the famous quote: “Have fun. The twenties are for that. In your thirties you learn lessons. At forty, you pay for the drinks”.
French 75 in “Casablanca”
Nowadays, the drink pictured in the cult movie, become almost the trendy item itself. The now-legendary French 75, a boozy World War I-era concoction said to hit you with the full force of a 75-millimeter French artillery gun.
Vesper in “Casino Royale”
Instead of a vodka martini, Daniel Craig’s James Bond orders gin in Casino Royale. And he is extremely specific with the recipe. It is made with Gordon’s gin. It is a sign of your maturity and You are showing your age when you order a gin cocktail with Gordon’s.
Mojito in “Miami Vice”
This mixture of rum, lime juice, mint leaves, cane sugar, additionally diluted with sparkling water, has its origins in Cuba, around 1650. For over a century, Bacardi has been popularizing mojitos so much that the drink is associated with this brand. The biggest product placement of this drink took place in the series and the movie Miami Vice, in which the policeman Sonny Crockett, during breaks from the fight with cocaine smugglers, was tasting just a mojito.
7&7 in “Saturday Night Fever”
This simple fizz was apparently made popular by American soldiers in Vietnam and became one of the 1970s most commonly ordered drinks. Its name comes from the original serving of Seagram’s 7 Crown whiskey and 7UP. Tony hits the Brooklyn dance floor and necks a 7&7 in between hip thrusts to keep him moving all night.
White Russian in “The Big Lebowski”
The Big Lebowski is a cult classic, so it is no wonder fans could not get enough of Jeff Bridges’ character’s favorite drink: The White Russian. You can shake the ingredients together over fresh ice and add cream if you want to get fancy. “But the Dude would just stir it with his finger.
Tequila sunrise in “Tequila Sunrise”
Tequila Sunrise has appeared many times in pop culture. In 1988, there was a movie called Tequila Sunrise with an excellent cast: Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Kurt Russell. The Eagles Band sang about him in 1973 in a song with the same title as the drink: “It’s another tequila sunrise; Starin ’slowly‚ cross the sky, said goodbye “. Mick Jagger is a huge fan of this sweet drink. , who called his US tour “cocaine and tequila sunrise tour”.
Midnight Margaritas in “Practical Magic”
Barbados lime is the bomb. The sisters from Practical Magic know that margaritas are the only cure for heartache. Tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, and some other magical ingredients, that you probably can skip…
Tom Collins in “Meet the Parents”
This American drink was named after the Tom Collins Hoax of 1874, a contagious joke in which New Yorkers would ask after a fictitious Tom Collins, claiming that he had been saying things about you.
Long Island Iced Tea in “Cruel Intentions”
There are two stories to the invention of this; the first is that an NYC bartender invented it during a competition which required a drink using triple sec, the second is that it was created as a ‘disguise drink’ during Prohibition, when many cocktails were made to look like iced tea whilst being literally full to the top with booze.
Chianti in “Silence of the Lambs”
“I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti”. No more explanations necessary.
Aqua Velva in “Zodiac”
The aqua Velva, Jake Gyllenhaal’s geeky beverage of choice in Zodiac, has a storied history. What is it exactly? Well, it is basically, the aqua Velva is sugary, silly, and will get you blasted. In TGI Fridays’ heyday, they were called Electric Lemonades.
Moloko Plus in “Clockwork Orange”
A Clockwork Orange by Stanley Kubrick, a story from the 70s of the last century, in which we find a unique hero, which is Moloko Plus. The cocktail, associated primarily with Alex DeLarge, is well worth the effort in preparation. Its intriguing taste will remain in your memory for a long time, almost like the movie itself.
Orange Whip in “ The Blues Brothers”
Like many of the cocktails on this list, the Orange Whip enjoyed a revival in popularity hot off of its big-screen cameo. In the 1980s musical-comedy “The Blues Brothers,” Jake Candy’s character orders three of the rum-and-vodka-based, sweet, bubbly cocktails
Singapore Sling in “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”
Originating from Singapore’s Raffles Hotel, this 20th-century take on America’s Gin Slings has many sophisticated flavors including British gin, Dutch grenadine, French Benedictine and tropical juices.
Sweet Vermouth on the Rocks with a Twist in “Groundhog Day”
People know what is vermouths because of the popularity of craft cocktails, this movie brought back the taste and use of the alcohol, that is you might think that’s only cocktail aficionados , bartenders, and 85-year-olds knew about it.
Mississippi Punch in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
This highly alcoholic party drink appears in this classic movie, with the main character played by Audrey Hepburn. This drink can be a single-serving version, it can also be made in a punchbowl to the same proportions, with fruit such as oranges and berries added for a more ‘punchy’ taste and appearance.
Mai Tai in “Blue Hawaii”
It was created this in 1944. It was reportedly named after a visiting friend who he gave the cocktail to who shouted “Maita’i roa ae!” which means “very good!” in Tahitian. In recent years, orange, grapefruit, and pineapple juices have been added to make it a sweeter, longer drink.
Apple martini in “Social Network”
The Appletini, as the Apple Martini is often called, is one of the most popular Martini variants and has featured in many films and TV shows over the last 20 years. It even became the official drink at Facebook’s HQ after founder Mark Zuckerberg tasted the drink at the premiere of The Social Network.
Bloody Mary in “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood”
When Rick Dalton and his stuntman, Cliff Booth, are hanging out in a high-end L.A. restaurant, Cliff is pouring extra Tabasco and pepper into a tall Bloody Mary with an even taller stalk of celery poking out of it. Everyone has their own spin on the drink.
Old Fashioned in “Mad Men”
The old fashioned is more a loose term, than a set name. It is a style of drink-making that has bitters, sugar, spirit, and water. The water in my old fashioned is by way of dilution. Everyone has their own recipe for the drink.
Banana Daiquiri in “The Godfather Part II”
This one is an exceptionally fancy banana daiquiri recipe. This one does not use mashed banana, opting instead for banana liqueur, and a mixture of tum.
Vodka Watermelon in “The Irishman”
The vodka watermelon is exceptionally easy. It is just stuffing a bottle of (preferably) cheap vodka into a watermelon and letting the fruit absorb all the alcohol. P.S. very popular summer thing in Poland and Russia 🙂
Manhattan in “ Some Like It Hot”
The only thing more famous than a Manhattan cocktail is the star-studded cast of this 1959 romantic comedy, which included Tony Curtis, Marilyn Monroe, and Jack Lemon.
Green Crème De Menthe Frappé in “ Funny Girl”
Crème de menthe is, as the name suggests, a French mint liqueur. It is usually made with Corsican mint, which is steeped in grain alcohol for several weeks before it is filtered and sweetened to create the final product. The Green Crème De Menthe Frappé resembles a minty, boozy snow cone with ice cream.
Negroni in “The Roman Spring of Mrs Stone”
Count Camillo Negroni created this when asking for an Americano with the soda swapped for gin in 1919. Karen sips on this bitter mix alongside a gigolo as she grieves for her husband who has died on their plane to Rome from a heart attack.
Sidecar in “Bonfire of the Vanities”
When Bruce Willis’ character, Peter Fallow, meets with Arthur, the husband of gold-digging southern belle Maria Ruskin (Melanie Griffith), the old man orders a Sidecar with Courvoisier VSOP… the rest is history…
Alaskan Polar Bear Heater in “Nutty Professor”
Jerry Lewis (starring there) orders an interesting mixture of vodka, rum, bitter, gin, brandy, Scotch whiskey, vermouth, vinegar, and some fruit for decoration. In the movie, this cocktail struck the bartender who made it, there were not many daredevils in the real world to drink it.
** this post is not designed to propagate use of alcohol. Its just a fun insight into the world of our favorite movies, and on-screen behavior.
