STYLERoaring 20s Inspired 'Great Gatsby' Cocktails
May 9 2013, Published 5:34 a.m. ET
In honor of The Great Gatsby film's upcoming premiere on Friday May 10th, what better way to get into the spirt than mixing up a few 1920s inspired cocktails that would have gone down a treat back in the day.
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Hornitos Tequila invites you to toast to garden parties, yachts, and the finer things in life. Pay homage to the legend, with a Gatsby-inspired shot recipe, Hornitos The Aristocrat. A silky smooth shot made with Hornitos Plata Tequila, Lemon, Agave, Blackberry Jam and mint- ideal for your Gatsby screening party or Hamptons party this summer!
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Hornitos "The Aristocrat"
Ingredients:
2 parts Hornitos® Plata Tequila
1 part Lemon Juice
1⁄2 part Agave Nectar
1 Barspoon of Blackberry Jam
Method: Pour ingredients into a shaker, shake and double strain into a shot glass and garnish with a mint leaf. This recipe makes two shots.
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West Egg Punch
Named after the town from which Gatsby hailed, this festive punch can be prepared in a big batch ahead of time. Make in a glass drink dispenser for guests to serve themselves.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Skinnygirl White Cherry Vodka
1 oz lemonade
2 oz sparkling water
Strawberries
Watermelon slices
Method: Muddle strawberry and watermelon slice. Add vodka and fill with sparkling water and add lemonade. Garnish with a watermelon slice and a strawberry.
The Garden Party
Champagne was a Gatsby partygoer favorite. This modernized champagne cocktail is perfect for toasting with friends.
Ingredients:
1 oz Skinnygirl White Cherry Vodka
2 oz champagne
Frozen cherry
Method: Pour champagne into flute, top with vodka and garnish with one frozen cherry.
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Gatsby Gimlet
Simple yet sophisticated like Mr. Gatsby himself
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Skinnygirl Bare Naked Vodka
1.5 oz fresh lime juice
Method: Shake with ice, strain into a chilled martini glass.
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Celebrate like a high-spirited flapper while enjoying Aviation American Gin, along with a selection of delicious cocktail recipes:
Aviation Rickey
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz. Aviation American Gin
¾ oz. Freshly pressed lime juice
1 tsp. Simple syrup
Top with Soda water
Method:
In a Collins glass, add ice, spirits and mixers.
Top with seltzer water and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge.
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Soyer’s Gin Punch
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. Aviation American Gin
¾ oz. Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 oz. Simple syrup
½ oz. Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
1 oz. Soda water
Method:
In a Collins glass, add ice, spirits and mixers. Stir and pour. Garnish with a lemon round.
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Tuxedo Cocktail #2
Ingredients:
1 oz. Aviation American Gin
1 oz. Dry vermouth
1 tsp. Absinthe
1 tsp. Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
1 Dash orange bitters
Method:
Stir all ingredients gently in a mixing glass with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
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Celebrate like a high-spirited flapper while enjoying Aviation American Gin:
Embrace Dapper Glamor – Invite your female guests to channel their inner Daisy Buchanan or Jordan Baker by donning a drop waist, pleated or fringe dress. Meanwhile, guys can put on their best suit and complement their look with a sophisticated Tuxedo Cocktail #2.
Put On Your Dancing Shoes – Dance clubs became enormously popular during the 1920’s, so challenge your friends to do their best Charleston. In between showing off their moves, your friends can sip on a Soyer’s Gin Punch.
Make Sure To Set The Scene – Add a sense of place to your soiree by incorporating Art Deco décor to the mix. Your guests can admire the rich colors and bold geometric shapes with a glass of Aviation Rickey in hand.
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