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!
As always, please enjoy these cocktails responsibly and follow local laws and regulations. Let us know your thoughts when you try them!
Inspired by Season 2, Episode 1: Rise of the Chroma Conclave
Dragon's Scale
Inspired by the vicious attack by the Chroma Conclave, the Dragon's Scale features Green Dragon Tincture, gold lustre to represent the dragon's horde, and sparkling wine to keep everything stirring. This cocktail is a spin on the Dragon's Mist listed below. Please enjoy responsibly. If you are not experienced with cannabis tincture, please use less or omit it altogether.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Vodka
1.5 oz Crème de Menthe 2.5 ml (or 1/2 barspoon) Green Dragon Cannabis Tincture (Optional) Champagne or Sparkling Wine 1/8 tsp Gold Lustre (Optional) Spritz of Absinthe Caution: This cocktail is extremely potent. Preparation:
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Inspired by Season 2, Episode 2: The Trials of Vasselheim
The Smoking Vassel
This cocktail was inspired by the majesty of Vasselheim. Featuring natural and easily accessible ingredients that seemed most likely available in Vasselheim. Barrel-aged gin makes up the core of this drink. Frangelico is a hazelnut liquor with a bottle designed to look like a Friar, representing natural flavours and religious orders. A splash of water is included to balance the drink and illustrate the wall of water that shows truth. The maple syrup sweetener and orange bitters pay homage to its natural beauty and the order of the Wild Mother. The cherry and orange peel garnish is an easily sourced garnish which ties the drink together. All smoked with pecan wood chips. An easy sipping and multi-layered cocktail. A smoky scotch can be used in place of the gin.
Ingredients:
3/4 oz Frangelico
2 oz Barrel Aged Gin (or Scotch) 2 dashes Orange Bitters 1/2 tsp Pure Maple Syrup Splash of Water 1 Orange Wedge 1 Ice Cube Cherry and Orange Peel Garnish Preparation:
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Inspired by Season 2, Episode 3: The Sunken Tomb
The Sunken Heart
Taking inspiration from the Sunken Tomb and the end of this episode, The Sunken Heart is a layered cocktail. The layers and complexity of this cocktail tease not only the eye but also the palate. The dark cherry at the bottom is a surprise that represents love and loss as it waits to be found in the dark depths of the drink. Maraschino liqueur and Amaretto add a subtle sweet and nutty note to the cocktail, adding complexity to the dark coffee-infused rum, which calls to wake up even the deepest sleeping being. Topped with club soda, the drink visually gives the impression of a layer of water which deepens to mystery. Finally, the cardamom bitters tie all the flavours together and accents the coffee rum. Each sip offers a refreshing sensation with multiple layers of flavour to tease the tastebuds.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Dark Coffee Rum
0.5 oz Maraschino Liqueur 0.5 oz Amaretto 5 dashes Cardamom Bitters 1 Amarena Cherry (or Maraschino Cherry) Ice Club Soda Preparation:
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Classic Literary Cocktails
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
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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
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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
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