With "The Great Gatsby" hitting theaters on May 10 and figuring to be a box office smash, it's the perfect time to channel the Roaring Twenties and toast to the era of jazz, art deco, endless parties and luxury with classic cocktails that have taken on the Gatsby personality. Our friends at Campari, Brugal, Nolet's and Hornitos have provided us with these fine recipes to help you get into the spirit(s).
NICK'S NEGRONI SBAGLIATO
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Add a bit of decadence to the classic Negroni with the addition of some bubbly.
Ingredients:
1 oz. Campari
1 oz. Cinzano Rosso Vermouth
1 oz. Cinzano Prosecco
Preparation:
Build ingredients over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange slice.
BOULEVARDIER DU GOLD COAST
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In the mood for something a bit darker, like Gatsby himself? Try a classic Boulevardier, a drink invented in the '20s and perfect for cradling in a cocktail coupe.
Ingredients:
.75 oz. Campari
.75 oz. Sweet Vermouth
1.5 oz. Wild Turkey 81 Bourbon
Preparation:
Stir with ice, strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with an orange twist.
GATSBY'S AIRMAIL
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Ingredients:
2 oz. Brugal Extra Dry Rum
.75 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
.75 oz. Honey Syrup (50 Honey: 50 water)
2 oz. Charles Heidsieck Champagne
Preparation:
Shake all ingredients with ice, except champagne. Strain into a chilled flute and top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Photo by Emmanuel Cayere
EAST EGG CLOVER CLUB
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Created by Ivan Mitankin, Bathtub Gin.
Ingredients:
2 oz. NOLET'S Silver Dry Gin
3 Raspberries
1 Egg White
.5 oz. Cane Syrup
.5 oz. Dolin Dry Vermouth
.75 oz. Lemon
Preparation:
Dry shake, then hard shake and double strain into a cocktail glass.
Photo by Peter Wagner
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THE ARISTOCRAT
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Hornitos Tequila invites you to toast to garden parties, yachts, and the finer things in life. The Aristocrat is a silky smooth shot ideal for your "Gatsby" screening or Hamptons party this summer!
Ingredients:
2 parts Hornitos Plata Tequila
1 part Lemon Juice
1⁄2 part Agave Nectar
1 Barspoon of Blackberry Jam
Preparation:
Pour ingredients into a shaker, shake and double strain into a shot glass and garnish with a mint leaf. This recipe makes two shots.
NICK'S NEGRONI SBAGLIATO
Add a bit of decadence to the classic Negroni with the addition of some bubbly.
Ingredients:
1 oz. Campari
1 oz. Cinzano Rosso Vermouth
1 oz. Cinzano Prosecco
Preparation:
Build ingredients over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange slice.
BOULEVARDIER DU GOLD COAST
In the mood for something a bit darker, like Gatsby himself? Try a classic Boulevardier, a drink invented in the '20s and perfect for cradling in a cocktail coupe.
Ingredients:
.75 oz. Campari
.75 oz. Sweet Vermouth
1.5 oz. Wild Turkey 81 Bourbon
Preparation:
Stir with ice, strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with an orange twist.
GATSBY'S AIRMAIL
Ingredients:
2 oz. Brugal Extra Dry Rum
.75 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
.75 oz. Honey Syrup (50 Honey: 50 water)
2 oz. Charles Heidsieck Champagne
Preparation:
Shake all ingredients with ice, except champagne. Strain into a chilled flute and top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Photo by Emmanuel Cayere
EAST EGG CLOVER CLUB
Created by Ivan Mitankin, Bathtub Gin.
Ingredients:
2 oz. NOLET'S Silver Dry Gin
3 Raspberries
1 Egg White
.5 oz. Cane Syrup
.5 oz. Dolin Dry Vermouth
.75 oz. Lemon
Preparation:
Dry shake, then hard shake and double strain into a cocktail glass.
Photo by Peter Wagner
For more, follow NOLET's on Twitter and like them on Facebook.
THE ARISTOCRAT
Hornitos Tequila invites you to toast to garden parties, yachts, and the finer things in life. The Aristocrat is a silky smooth shot ideal for your "Gatsby" screening or Hamptons party this summer!
Ingredients:
2 parts Hornitos Plata Tequila
1 part Lemon Juice
1⁄2 part Agave Nectar
1 Barspoon of Blackberry Jam
Preparation:
Pour ingredients into a shaker, shake and double strain into a shot glass and garnish with a mint leaf. This recipe makes two shots.