Episode 291: Carrie & the Prom Queen Cocktail

This week on Drink the Movies, we are stepping into the gym for the most explosive and iconic night in high school horror history, the 1976 classic, Carrie. We will break down the tragic social isolation, the unforgettable telepathic climax, and Brian De Palma's masterful use of suspense and split-screen terror. To match the crimson spectacle and bittersweet nightmare of the ultimate high school dance, we are serving up a sweet and striking cocktail featuring strawberry syrup called the Prom Queen. Put on your corsage, watch the bucket overhead, and join us as we raise a glass to a night you will never forget! 

•  2 oz vodka
• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz strawberry syrup
• ½ oz egg white

Drizzle glass with strawberry syrup. Add other ingredients to shaker, dry shake, then shake again with ice. Strain into glass.

This week on Drink the Movies, we are stepping into the dark, fantastical realm of Guillermo del Toro’s haunting masterpiece, Pan's Labyrinth. We will break down the bittersweet blend of brutal reality and fairy-tale terror, the stunning creature designs, and the dark tests of innocence in the face of tyranny. To capture the smoky, sinister temptation of the Pale Man's banquet, we are serving up an earthy and mysterious cocktail featuring mezcal called Don't Eat the Grapes. Mind the hourglass, choose your path carefully, and join us as we raise a glass to the power of imagination in the dark!

• 1.5oz Mezcal
• .75oz Amaretto
• .75oz Lime Juice
• 1oz Pineapple Juice
• 2 dashes Bitters

Add ingredients to shaker tin with ice. Shake and strain into glass with ice. Garnish with grapes.

This week on Drink the Movies, we are descending into a chilling world of sinister omens and terrifying destiny in the 1976 horror masterpiece, The Omen. We will break down the mounting dread, the iconic and unsettling choral score, and the horrifying realization that evil has finally taken human form. To match the dark and foreboding atmosphere of a prophecy coming true, we are serving up a rich and sinister cocktail called The Mark of the Beast. Lock your doors, watch the stars align, and join us as we raise a glass to the child of darkness!

• 2oz Gin
• 1oz Tart Cherry Juice
• .75oz Lemon Juice
• .5oz Simple Syrup
• Egg White

Add ingredients to shaker tin and dry shake. Then add ice and shake. Strain into coupe glass and dust with cocoa powder

This week on Drink the Movies, we are returning to the bewitching, moonlight-soaked town of Maria Owens’ magical lineage in the long-awaited sequel, Practical Magic 2. We will break down the enduring sisterhood, the mischievous family curses, and the spellbinding charm of bringing modern magic back to the silver screen. To toast to midnight margaritas and late-night midnight mischief with a tropical twist, we are serving up a lush and spellbinding piña colada. Cast your circles, sweep up the midnight spells, and join us as we raise a glass to the magic that always finds its way back home! 

• 4oz White Rum
• 3oz Pineapple Juice
• 2oz Cream of Coconut
• 1oz Lime Juice
• 2 Cups Ice

Add ingredients to blender and blend. Garnish with cherry or pineapple wedge. *Makes 2*

This week on Drink the Movies, we are descending into the dark, infected depths of Raccoon City to explore the terrifying thrill of the 2026 survival horror film, Resident Evil. We will break down the relentless undead hordes, the claustrophobic corridors of Raccoon City, and the pulse-pounding tension of a fight for absolute survival. To match the zesty, revitalizing relief of patching yourself up in a crisis, we are serving up a refreshing mint-and-lime mojito variant called the Combined Herbs Cocktail. Load your sidearm, mix your greens, and join us as we raise a glass to making it through the outbreak!

• 2 oz White Rum 
• 1 oz Lime juice
• 2 tbsp Cane sugar if available
• 10-15 Mint Leaves
• 2-4 oz Chilled club soda
• 1 Sprig Mint
• .5oz Chambord

Muddle mint with sugar, then add all ingredients but club soda and chambord. Shake with ice and strain into ice filled glass. Top with club soda and chambord.

This week on Drink the Movies, we are riding across the sun-scorched, dusty landscapes of Sergio Leone’s iconic spaghetti western masterpiece, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. We will break down the legendary showdowns, the unforgettable Ennio Morricone score, and the ruthless, gold-hungry chase that defined a genre. To capture the smoky, sun-baked atmosphere of the wild frontier, we are serving up a bold and smoky cocktail featuring tequila and mezcal called The Good, The Bad, and The Dusty. Saddle up, check your six, and join us as we raise a glass to the ultimate cinematic standoff!

• 1oz Reposado Tequila
• 1oz Mezcal
• .75oz Fresh Lime
• .5oz Tamarind Syrup
• .5oz Honey Syrup
• 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters
• Pinch Salt

Garnish with dehydrated lime/lemon wheel

Combine ingredients in shaker tin with ice, strain into rocks glass with ice. Garnish as desired.

This week on Drink the Movies, we are heading to the dazzling, Bohemian underworld of Montmartre to celebrate Baz Luhrmann’s electrifying musical masterpiece, Moulin Rouge! We will break down the breathless, anachronistic pop soundtrack, the tragic romance of Christian and Satine, and the sheer visual spectacle of a club where truth, beauty, freedom, and love reign supreme. To toast to the glittering lights and spectacular romance of the Parisian stage, we are serving up a sparkling, elegant cocktail featuring Fleur Charmante and champagne called the Moulin Rouge. Dim the lights, step into the elephant, and join us as we raise a glass to the greatest show on earth! 

• 1.5oz Citadelle Rouge Gin
• .5oz Fleur Charmante
• .25oz Chambord
• .75oz Lemon Juice
• 1.5-2oz Champagne

Garnish with Blackberries or Lemon

Combine all ingredients except champagne in shaker with ice. Shake and strain into chilled coupe glass. Float champagne.