Movie-themed Cocktail Recipes for Oscars Night

The 96th Academy Awards ceremony, aka the Oscars, is soon upon us. Taking place on March 10 at the Solby Theatre in Hollywood, the event will honor films released in 2023. Some big names have received several nominations (Oppenheimer is taking the lead with 13 nominations; Poor Things is a close second with 11). As ever, predictions are flooding in as to who will scoop the most golden man statues.  If you’re considering hosting your own Oscars gala, movie-inspired cocktails are an obvious choice. The following — from Barbenheimer to Pour Things — are as punny as they are delish.

[See also: Cocktail Recipes to Try on National Tequila Day]

Pour Things

Pour Things with St-Germain

Ingredients

– 1 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
– 1 1/2 oz Patrón Silver tequila
– 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
– Lime wedge for garnish

Method

In a shaker, combine the St‑Germain, tequila and fresh lime juice. Then add ice and shake vigorously until nicely chilled. Strain over ice in a rocks glass and garnish with a lime wedge.

The Torched Cherry

Torched Cherry cocktail

Ingredients

– 1/2 oz. Dress the Drink Smoked Cherry
– 2 oz. Dewar’s 12-Year-Old
– 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Method

Stir all ingredients with ice and strain over ice in a rock glass. Add fondant lace wrap around the interior of the glass before pouring the cocktail. Garnish with orange peel and cherry.

The Barbenheimer

The Barbenheimer Oscars-themed cocktail

Ingredients

– 1 1/2 oz Bacardi Gold Rum
– 1 1/2 oz pineapple juice
– 1 oz lime juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup
– 1/3 oz Ruby port
– Mint sprig as garnish

Method

In a glass filled with crushed ice, pour the first four ingredients and churn to mix. Top with port and garnish with a mint sprig.

The Golden Man

Ingredients

– 1 Part D'USSÉ VSOP Cognac
– 1 sugar cube
– 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
– Top Martini & Rossi Asti Sparkling Wine Method

Method

Add D'USSÉ, sugar cube and bitters into a champagne flute. Top with chilled Martini & Rossi Asti Sparkling Wine.

Barbie’s Brew

Ingredients

– 2 parts Aberfeldy
– .75 parts lemon juice
– .75 parts honey syrup 
– 2 parts hibiscus tea

Method

Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin and shake for around 30 seconds. Strain over ice into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a blueberry and lemon flag.