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Although you could go the classic route and pair your popcorn with soda, a surefire way to take your movie nights to the next level is to create a batch of mocktails. Mixing them up is super easy and a fun way to get the party going. So, go for the gold in preparing for your next big gathering by getting what you need to make these three drinks.
Virgin Paloma
In this drink, the pairing of two delicious kinds of citrus creates an incredible flavor profile, unlike anything you have ever tasted. Get started by grabbing:
- 2 cups carbonated water
- 2 cups of grapefruit juice
- 2 cups lime juice
- 1 cup agave syrup
In a large pitcher, add the fruit juice and agave syrup and mix together. Then, pour in the carbonated water to complete this awesome beverage. If you are not going to enjoy this drink right away, delay adding the carbonated water until just before serving it. Otherwise, it could go flat. Pour over ice to elevate the tart flavors even more.
Lime Mint Cooler
When poured over ice, lime and mint can prove endlessly refreshing and amazingly delicious. To make this mocktail, gather up:
- 3 cups carbonated water
- 1 cup of coconut water
- 1 cup lime juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped
- Several sprigs of whole mint leaves
Combine all the ingredients, with the exception of the whole mint leaves, in a large pitcher and stir well. Allow the mixture to chill for several hours so the flavors meld together. As you pour the mocktail into glasses filled with ice, use a strainer to remove the mint leaves. Garnish with a couple of fresh whole mint leaves before serving.
Lemongrass Iced Tea
- 4 cups chamomile tea
- 2 cups lemon juice
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Whole lemongrass
Working ahead of time, combine the tea, fruit juice and sugar in a large pitcher. Once combined, add the whole lemongrass and allow the mocktail to sit in the fridge for several hours. Before serving, remove the lemongrass. Pour this drink over a cup of ice and add a new stalk of lemongrass as a garnish.
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"Shaken, not stirred" — those words are forever linked to James Bond as the way he prefers his martinis to be made. But martinis aren't the only drinks that have had their moment in the spotlight because of a TV series or a movie. The following are three tasty creations that became just as famous as the actors and actresses who sipped on them.
James Bond — The Vesper Martini
The recipe for James Bond's famous martini was given in Ian Fleming's first novel about the spy.
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces Gordon's gin
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1/2 ounce Lillet Blanc
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain and serve in a champagne glass (this was Bond's choice of glass for this drink, according to the book). Garnish with a slice of lemon. Be forewarned: This is a very strong drink.
"Sex and the City" — The Cosmopolitan
This was the drink of choice for the four women of the hit HBO series "Sex and the City."
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- 1/2 ounce Cointreau
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in all of the ingredients and shake until chilled and well mixed. Strain your cocktail into a martini glass and then garnish with an orange slice.
"The Blues Brothers" — Orange Whip
This drink earned a following after it was ordered by John Candy's parole officer character during a scene in the hit movie "The Blues Brothers."
Ingredients:
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1/2 ounce triple sec
- 4 ounce orange juice
- 1 ounce rum
- 2 ounces heavy cream
Add all of the ingredients except the cream to a shaker that contains crushed ice. Shake for approximately 15 to 20 seconds until well mixed. Pour the cocktail into a glass, then float the heavy cream on top of the drink. Garnish with an orange slice.
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