Thomas - 50 Amazing Cocktails Inspired by Harry Potter

50 Amazing Cocktails

Inspired by

Harry Potter

Archie Thomas

Unofficial & Unauthorised

First published in 2016 by

Acorn Books

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Please drink responsibly

This book is written for all the Harry Potter fans out there who - like me - absolutely love the wizarding world created by JK Rowling. Nothing within this book would have been possible without the incredible stories she wrote for us all - so thank you Jo, from the bottom of my heart!

Introduction

Before we get to the cocktails, heres a few thoughts and pieces of advice that are worth bearing in mind if youre thinking of holding a cocktail party - or just want to try out the various recipes within this book.

Firstly, the key to any successful cocktail night is variety - and that means having plenty of ingredients. In addition to the normal spirits such as vodka, whisky (or whiskey, although in this book Ive stuck to the former so as not to complicate matters), white rum and gin, youre also going to need a few drinks and accessories that you might not already own, but are still fairly easy to pick up. Ive chosen to use Midori (a melon liqueur) for most of the green recipes in this book as it enables you to make cocktails of the most wonderful colour; although its not a fixture in your average drinks cabinet, it isnt too hard to get hold of. Another is Angustora bitters; you might not know the name but youll probably recognise the bottle - its the small one with paper wrapped around it that youve always wondered about! Sugar syrup and Grenadine are both found in the spirits section of most supermarkets and are thankfully not too expensive, and the same can be said for curacao and triple sec. Aside from the bottles, you should also stock up on fresh juices (orange, cranberry and pineapple are the most common), bottled juices (mostly lemon and lime) and fresh fruit - limes, lemons and oranges unsurprisingly. Mint leaves are sometimes used, and youll probably want to buy a great big bag of ice, as youll be using plenty of it! Lastly, a jar of cocktail cherries and a bag of specially prepared olives will mean you can add that finishing touch to a drink.

Youll also need a cocktail shaker - its not just for show, as youll need to mix and strain plenty of the drinks within this book. A cocktail spoon is handy but not essential (it is a good size to help with the layering of shots) as is a muddler to help you crush mint leaves and suchlike. Investing in some decent glasses is not essential, but can make all the difference to the feel of a drink - a cocktail that should be served in a martini glass just doesnt look right in an old tumbler. Youve probably got a potato peeler somewhere handy, which is perfect for creating long slices of orange and lemon peel (curl the peel round a spoon handle to get it into shape after cutting) and having some kind of measuring device around will help you find the right ratio of ingredients.

Lastly, it should be said that whilst making these cocktails can be great fun, you should always drink responsibly and in moderation.

Enjoy the cocktails!

Archie Thomas

Alcoholic Cocktails

Godrics Gobbler

Gryffindor

Gryffindors house cocktail is one for the brave. With a (fire) whisky base its sure to warm you up after a cold evenings quidditch practice...

Glass: Collins

Ingredients

• 2 parts whisky
• 1 part brandy
• 1 part cranberry juice
• 2 parts champagne
• 2 lemon slices
• Ice

Instructions

• Fill a glass half way with ice
• Add all the liquids to the glass, then stir lightly
• Add one slice of lemon to the drink itself, and another over the glass
• Serve

Huff n Puff

Hufflepuff

A nice fruity cocktail to suit almost all tastes, the Huff n Puff is easy to make and easy to enjoy. Drink up!

Glass: Wine

Ingredients

• 2 parts Midori
• Orange juice
• Slice of orange
• Ice

Instructions

• Add ice to fill the glass three quarters full
• Pour in the Midori
• Top up with orange juice
• Stir - not too much, but enough to blend the two drinks
• Add the orange slice to the edge of the glass, ensuring some is placed under the surface of the drink
• Serve

Blue Lagoon

Ravenclaw

A smart choice, but drink too much of Ravenclaws tasty cocktail and you might struggle to solve the eagle knockers riddle...

Glass: Martini or Collins

Ingredients

• 2 parts vodka
• 1 part Blue Curacao
• 1 dash lemon juice
• Water
• Sugar
• Jelly candy
• Ice

Instructions

• Add the vodka, curacao, lemon juice and ice to a cocktail shaker.
• Add enough water to fill your glass then shake well - a martini glass will give a stronger cocktail, whereas a collins is lighter but still just as tasty
• Wet the upper rim of your glass, then dip in sugar
• Carefully strain the contents of the shaker into the glass
• Put the jelly candy on a cocktail stick and rest again the rim. Add a straw then serve

Snake Venom

Slytherin

Slytherins house cocktail may appear to be sweet at first, but dont let that fool you - its actually got quite a kick and can catch you unawares...

Glass: Martini

Ingredients

• 4 parts Midori
• 1 part lemon juice
• 1 dash of sugar syrup
• Cocktail cherry
• Ice

Instructions

• Put plenty of ice into a cocktail shaker and add the Midori, lemon juice and sugar syrup - dont use more than a small dash of syrup, it doesnt need much.
• Give it a good shake
• Pour into the glass and add the cherry on the side.
• Serve

Classic Mojito

Harry Potter

I think Harry would choose this classic; something not too simple, but not too much fuss either. The perfect drink to relax with after saving the world a few times...