From Canvas to Cocktail: Art-inspired Drinks To Work That Creative Juice!
Let's take a whirlwind tour through an art-inspired happy hour where each drink is a nod to a legendary artist. Imagine sipping on a cocktail as meticulously crafted as the masterpieces hanging in galleries. From the bold strokes of van Gogh to Yayoi Kusama's obsession with dots, cocktail making is a blank canvas.
The Mona Lisa's Secret
First up, we have the Mona Lisa—enigmatic, timeless, and mysterious. What's her secret? Maybe it's this cocktail. Let's start with 60 ml of Tanqueray London Dry Gin, stirred, not shaken, with 10 ml of elderflower cordial, reflecting her timeless grace. Add a dash of lemon juice for that hint of acidity. Top it off with sparkling water, serving it over ice with a twist of lemon peel for garnish. It's simple and sure to make you smile, albeit mysteriously.
Starry Night Swirl
Next, we dive into the swirling, twirling skies of van Gogh's Starry Night with a mocktail that's just as deep and complex. Mix Black and White Ginger Ale with 10 ml of blue curaçao to capture the night sky's hue and a splash of lemon juice for a bit of tartness, reflecting the energetic strokes of the painting.
The Scream Sour
Edvard Munch's The Scream is all about intensity and emotion, qualities we're capturing in this cocktail. Shake up 60 ml of Smirnoff Vodka with 20 ml of fresh blood orange juice—for that vivid orange backdrop—15 ml of lime juice, and a whisper of simple syrup to balance the sourness. Serve it in a glass with a blood orange wheel for garnish, and you've got a cocktail that's as bold and dramatic as Munch's masterpiece.
Water Lilies Refresher
For a lighter touch, we turn to Monet's Water Lilies, a drink that refreshes your palette. Stir together 60 ml of Gordon's London Dry Gin with 20 ml of lavender syrup and 15 ml of lemon juice, adding a splash of Gordon’s tonic water for some fizz. Serve this floral, aromatic concoction in a tall glass, garnished with a sprig of lavender. It's like sipping on a breezy day by the pond in Giverny.
Kusama’s Polka Potion
Inspired by Yayoi Kusama’s obsession with dots and infinite spaces, Kusama’s Polka Potion is a visually striking mocktail. Mix 50 ml of Don Julio Respado, 40 ml watermelon juice, and a dash og triple sec. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice. Serve over ice in a glass decorated with black sesame seeds stuck to the rim, mimicking Kusama’s polka dots. It’s a refreshing ode to creativity and the infinite.
