Cocktails with a Literary Twist Created by The Calm Scribe

What goes well with a good book? A nice cocktail. What's even better? A cocktail inspired by and crafted for that book. The Calm Scribe has taken his bartending, culinary, and literary experience to craft delicious cocktails based on some of your favorite books. Some are based on characters, and some are based on the overall book. If you have a favorite book or character you would like to see turned into a cocktail, send us a message, and we will develop it. Contact us here to make your suggestions.

As always, please enjoy these cocktails responsibly and follow local laws and regulations. Let us know your thoughts when you try them!

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The Pennywise

Created in 2022, this literary cocktail is inspired by Pennywise from IT (1986) by Stephen King. Crafted with a Soju base, the drink features flavours of lychee, dragon fruit, passion fruit, pineapple, and spice. Much like its namesake, Pennywise starts light and fruity and then becomes more sinister as the heat slowly builds.

Ingredients

1.5 oz Soju
0.5 oz Gin
2 oz Pineapple Juice
2 droppers of Ginger Honey Syrup
3 dashes Sweet Reaper Bitters
1 Egg White
2 Thai Chilli Peppers

Preparation

1. Combine soju, gin, pineapple juice, ginger honey syrup, sweet reaper bitters, and egg white in cocktail shaker with a spring.
2. Vigorously shake ingredients until frothy.
3. Add ice and shake until chilled.
4. Strain into a coupe glass.
5. Garnish with two Thai chilli peppers (after running them around the rim) to create the iconic smile.

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Tropical Fire

Created in 2022, Tropical Fire is a more accessible and lighter variation of the Pennywise. Inspired by Lord of the Flies (1954) by William Golding, this cocktail is light and fruity, with just a hint of heat. Letting you know that the island paradise you are on is not all that it seems.

Ingredients

1.5 oz Soju
4 oz Pineapple Juice
2 droppers of Ginger Honey Syrup
3 dashes Sweet Reaper Bitters

Preparation

1. Combine soju, pineapple juice, ginger honey syrup, and sweet reaper bitters in a Collins glass.
2. Stir for 30 seconds.
3. Garnish with pineapple, chili, and maraschino cherry.

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Dragon's Mist (Mist of the Dragon)

Created in 2022, this literary cocktail is inspired by Eyes of the Dragon (1987) by Stephen King. Crafted with a vodka base, the flavor profile of this drink is minty with an earthy and subtle nutty note. Served in a cocktail glass, this drink will take you on a fantastic voyage.
NOTE: Green Dragon Tincture is extremely potent and should be used with caution. Use only where allowed by law.

Ingredients

1.5 oz Vodka
1.5 oz Crème de Menthe
2.5 ml (or half a barspoon) of Green Dragon Cannabis Tincture
Spritz of Absinthe

Preparation

1. Add ice to the cocktail glass to chill.
2. Add ice to shaker.
3. Add vodka, crème de menthe, and green dragon to the shaker and shake vigorously.
4. Remove ice from cocktail glass, spritz glass with absinthe, and strain drink into glass.
5. Garnish with mint leaves (or cannabis leaf) and an extra spritz of absinthe across the top. (Optional)

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Sparkling Dragon's Mist

An easy sipping version of Dragon's Mist for those who prefer a lighter cocktail than a martini. Let the bubbles take you away to fantastic lands while you sit back and relax.
NOTE: Green Dragon Tincture is extremely potent and should be used with caution. Use only where allowed by law.

Ingredients

1.5 oz Vodka
1.5 oz Crème de Menthe
2.5 ml (or half a barspoon) of Green Dragon Cannabis Tincture
1 splash of Absinthe
4 oz Club Soda

​Preparation

1. Fill a Collin's glass with ice to chill.
2. Add ice, vodka, crème de menthe, green dragon, and absinthe to a shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
3. Strain into chilled glass and top off with club soda.

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The Neglected Coffee

Inspired by Rip Van Winkle (1819) by Washington Irving, this cocktail with a subtle sweetness to it will remind you of an iced coffee. Or perhaps a coffee waiting by your bedside while you sleep the hours away.

Ingredients

1.5 oz Kraken Black Roast Rum
1 oz Vodka
0.5 oz Bailey's Irish Cream
0.5 oz Frangelico
Mini Marshmallows
Chocolate Drizzle

​Preparation

1. Fill a cocktail glass with ice to chill.
2. Add rum, vodka, Irish cream, and Frangelico to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
3. Remove ice from glass and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
4. Strain cocktail into glass and garnish with flamed marshmallows.​

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Coming Soon!

Two gothic inspired cocktails to send chills down your spine and the Dragon's Scale.