The Film Bartender

  "The Grinch Cocktail" (Inspired by "The Grinch) By: The Film Bartender     There is nobody that hates Christmas more than the Grinch himself! The Grinch is one of the most iconic characters and figures during the Christmas season, doing everything he can to try and stop this jolly holiday from happening in Whoville. Created by Dr. Seuss, this character has been iconic since his creation, and has therefore spawned numerous films retelling his story and how his heart grew three sizes. Due to how important he is during the Christmas season, it is only right that our cocktail today is inspired by the green monster who wants to destroy his least favorite holiday once and for all. Keep reading to find out more information about the character of the Grinch, the movies that have been made off of Dr. Seuss' classic children book, and to find the full recipe for "The Grinch Cocktail" below!     Dr. Seuss is known for being one of the most famous and influential chi...

  "Heat Miser's Cocktail" & "Snow Miser's Cocktail" (Inspired by "The Year Without a Santa Claus") By: The Film Bartender           There are numerous classic Christmas films that stay in the hearts of viewers for years and years. One of those movies is the iconic Christmas animated/ stop-motion film, "The Year Without a Santa Claus". The movie combines the two iconic characters, Heat Miser and Snow Miser, which are the inspiration for our two cocktails today! Keep reading to find out more about this iconic stop-motion Christmas film, and to find the full recipes for the "Heat Miser's Cocktail" and the "Snow Miser's Cocktail"!      "The Year Without a Santa Claus" is a 1974 animated/stop-motion TV film that was written by William Keenan, based on the Phyllis McGinley 1956 book. Directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr., the TV special stars Mickey Rooney as Père Noël, Shirley Booth as Mrs. Sant...

  "Krampus' Killer Christmas Cocktail" (Inspired by "Krampus) By: The Film Bartender     The story of Krampus has haunted children for generations, warning those who have been naughty all year that they will get a visit from Santa's scarier and unfriendly counterpart. The story originated around the seventh century CE, and still haunts children today. The story is so legendary and frightening that it was even turned into a film in 2015. Our Christmas cocktail today is inspired by the terrifying Christmas horror movie, and the iconic villainous character that inhabits it. Keep reading to find out more about this terrifying creature, the movie made about it, and the full recipe for "Krampus' Killer Christmas Cocktail" to add some Halloween spookiness to the jolly holiday season!     Like mentioned above, the story of Krampus originated around the seventh century CE, and tells the story of a dark monster who visits naughty children on Christmas Eve. He...

  "Bad Santa's Milk & Cookies Cocktail" (Inspired by "Bad Santa") By: The Film Bartender     Santa Claus is one of the most iconic and beloved figures in history. He represents presents and Christmastime, making every little boy and girl believe they need to be good all year to receive a present from the jolly man on Christmas Day. However, Terry Zwigoff and Billy Bob Thornton decided to create a film that showcases a darker, more obscene side of Santa Claus in the form of a mall representation of him. The film, titled "Bad Santa", is a hilarious and beloved holiday film that adults enjoy every Christmas season. That is why for the first day of Christmas season 2022, I have created this tasty Christmas cocktail that will put anybody in the mood. Keep reading to find out more information about the classic 2003 film, as well as the recipe for "Bad Santa's Milk & Cookies"!     "Bad Santa" is a 2003 film written by Glenn Fic...

  "The Max Cherry Cocktail" (Inspired by "Jackie Brown") By: The Film Bartender After his two wildly successful films that showed off his incredible talent in filmmaking, Quentin Tarantino was ready to tackle a third film, which is based off the 1992 Elmore Leonard novel, "Rum Punch". Titled "Jackie Brown", Tarantino brought back the blaxploitation genre to the film industry, crafting a great crime film with a stellar cast and a great female lead role. Our third drink in the "Jackie Brown" series is based off Robert Forster's lovable romantic, Max Cherry. Max, who is a bails bond man, falls head over heels for Jackie when he first sees her, picking her up at the county jail after being held for drug possession. From there, he goes on this rollercoaster ride with her, hoping they can get out alive and live his dream with her. Keep reading to find out more information about Tarantino's 3rd directorial debut, and to find the full r...

  "Jackie Brown Cocktail" (Inspired by "Jackie Brown) By: The Film Bartender      After his two wildly successful films that showed off his incredible talent in filmmaking, Quentin Tarantino was ready to tackle a third film, which is based off the 1992 Elmore Leonard novel, "Rum Punch". Titled "Jackie Brown", Tarantino brought back the blaxploitation genre to the film industry, crafting a great crime film with a stellar cast and a great female lead role. Our second drink in this series is inspired by none other than the star of this film, Pam Grier's Jackie Brown. Grier gives an iconic badass performance that will go down as one of her best roles, as well as being one of the best female protagonists in Quentin Tarantino's films! Keep reading to find out more about Quentin Tarantino's third film, and to find the full recipe for the "Jackie Brown Cocktail" below!     "Jackie Brown" was released in 1997, written for the sc...

"Rum Punch" (Inspired by "Jackie Brown") By: The Film Bartender     After his two wildly successful films that showed off his incredible talent in filmmaking, Quentin Tarantino was ready to tackle a third film, which is based off the 1992 Elmore Leonard novel, "Rum Punch". Titled "Jackie Brown", Tarantino brought back the blaxploitation genre to the film industry, crafting a great crime film with a stellar cast and a great female lead role. Our first drink in the "Jackie Brown" series is based on the name of the novel this film is based upon, which is a classic rum drink that is just as great as the novel! Keep reading to find out more information and facts about Tarantino's 3rd film, and to find the the full recipe for "Rum Punch"!      "Jackie Brown" was released in 1997, written for the screen and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It stars Pam Grier in the titular role, Bridget Fonda as Melanie Ralston, Robert Fo...