The History of the Pornstar Martini
In 2018, the Pornstar Martini was named as the UK’s favourite cocktail, cementing its place on cockt...
Game of Thrones Cocktails
Back
27th July 2017
1 min read
#
236 words
Ever wondered where mixologists – formally known as ‘bartenders’ – take their inspiration from? To where, or when, they look in wonder to get their muse’s juices flowing? In other words, how are cocktails born?
In the old days they must have gotten their inspiration from nature, or from the scent of the woman they adored. These days, they need to look no further than the screens surrounding them, the screens that inside them strange and wonderful worlds exist, a fertile ground for inspiration to grow and blossom.
Alas - the cries of battle, the lust of warriors, the flight of dragons, the angst of queens; it is The Game of Thrones. Who can think of a better ground to harvest inspiration from for cocktails?
For us, the common people, the work of the mixologist compares to that of a magician. We, the common people, can only imagine life with such blessed taste buds, thunderous nostrils and a keen sense of weaving flavors.
We approached one of these rare individuals, the Mixologist of Charm, Adam Walsh of the famed Dublin pub Peruke & Periwig and asked him to turn TV fascination into drinkable magic. Needless to say, Adam has accepted the challenge and returned triumphant.
So without further ado, here they are, a trio of cocktails that celebrate the greatest show on earth.
And a word of un-warning – do try them at home!
Courtesy of Flaskaholic.com
Pardon the interruption
Did you know that you can become a member for free, taking your cocktail making skills up to level 11. You can save your My Bar ingredients, make tasting notes, have personalised Tried and Want to try lists and more.
Filed with tags
More to explore
The Best Cocktail Snow Globes
Have you seen the yearly craze that goes around at this time of year - the Cocktail Snow globe pheno...
Your Guide to the Best Christmas Punch Recipes This Season
Whether you are hosting your very first holiday party or simply looking for new ways to wow your tas...
Tag cloud
Explore more with our randomised tag cloud.
-
Cosmopolitan Twist -
Planet Hollywood
-
Hospitality
-
Non-Alcoholic Delight
-
Customer Service
-
Consistency
-
Welsh Influence
-
Morning Drink
-
Commemorative
-
Beer Cocktails
-
Orchard
-
Attention-Grabbing
-
Club
-
New Year's Eve
-
Aperitivo
-
Refreshing Drinks
-
Layered Drinks
-
Speakeasies
-
Calorie Counting
-
Campari
Reload for a new set
Bartender's top tip
The more you understand and appreciate different flavors and how they combine, the better your cocktails will be. Taste your ingredients individually and in combinations to understand how they complement or contrast with each other. This knowledge lets you adjust cocktails to your preference or even invent your own recipes confidently.
Related posts
Five of the Best Christmas Cranberry Cocktails
What is it about cranberries that makes them taste so much nicer at Christmas? We can go all year without any interest in these small red berries, but as soon as December hits, they are the fruit of t...
What Is Aperitivo, Really?
Aperitivo is more than just a drink; it’s a delightful ritual that brings people together to unwind and socialize. Originating from Italy, this tradition has spread across the globe, captivating the h...
Amateur
Spruce up Your Christmas Ice Cubes This Season
When you are on the quest for the best holiday mixed drinks, excitement and creativity are guaranteed. The holiday season offers the perfect excuse to experiment with festive flavors, transform your h...
Amateur
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Get tips straight into your inbox.
Upgrade your mixology
Become a member for free taking your cocktail making skills up to level 11. Or become a premium member to rise to cocktail greatness.
- Save your bar forever
- Access to our Cocktail Creator, allowing you to create your own wonderful concoctions.
- Access to Cocktail Colin; ask Cocktail Colin anything on an individual cocktail and he'll give you the answers you need.
- Create personalised cocktail menus for all your events, bars or parties
- Save cocktails to personalised 'Tried' and 'Want to try' lists
- Create and record tasting notes on cocktails
- Create lists of cocktails to share with friends and family
- A personalised MyBar URL, allowing you to share everything you can make with friends
- And much more ... (what to buy next, measurement choices, search personalisation...)
Have you tried our Wordpress Plugin?
Download our plugin and embed cocktail recipes directly onto your own site or blog.
Choose from our whole recipe database, or choose a specific cocktail made with a certain ingredient, and let us place a beautiful recipe on your own site.
Find out more