Binge-watching & Drinking

As we are all trying to survive this pandemic most of us have found that binge watching a television series or series of movies, while drinking heavily is an unhealthy but awesome escape. Let me proffer my contribution:

Harry Potter – Custom Cocktail Pairings

The Philosopher’s Stone

  • 3 fingers of scotch
  • 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
  • A dash of lemon juice
  • 1 very chilled whiskey stone

Cocktail of Secrets

  • Grab all the bottles and a tumbler.
  • Apply a blindfold to yourself.
  • Mix without breaking anything.
  • Drink.
  • Regret.

The Azkaban

  • A double shot of Conviction Small Batch Bourbon
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • Two dashes of blood orange bitters
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or 2 shots simple syrup
  • Shake with ice
  • Serve with a sprinkle of black pepper on top

The Goblet of Fire

  • 1 goblet mostly full of coffee
  • 1 shot of vanilla cognac
  • 2 dashes of chili powder
  • Mix
  • Pour 1 shot of overproof rum on top, gently over an upside down spoon
  • Ignite
  • Wait for the fire to stop before drinking

Boilermaker of the Phoenix

  • 1 pint Pileated Night Hawk Stout (or your favorite local stout)
  • 1 shot Eagle Rare
  • You know what to do.

Half-Blood Prince

  • 734 Brewing Apple Wine
  • 734 Brewing Oatmeal Stout
  • Pour half a pint of the former, then slowly fill with the latter poured over a spoon (black and tan style).

Hallowed Death

  • Rinse a coupe glass with absinthe.
  • Fill with chilled champagne.
  • Add 1 oz floater of Luxardo.