On a press trip a few weeks ago, I found myself discussing astrology in detail for almost an hour with fellow industry colleagues. As someone who truly only understands her own star sign, (Scorpio) and has to reference her Co – Star app to remember her Moon (Capricorn) and Rising (Pisces), I was enthralled by how deep the astrology wormhole can go. You can imagine my shock when I learned about the 12 houses.
Throughout the remainder of the trip, my colleagues and I kept reflecting on how we embodied our Zodiac signs through certain responses and behaviors we had. At one local gin joint we visited, we even got into an in-depth discussion with the bartender about our signs after mentioning how a certain cocktail on their menu “screamed” Libra.
There’s no denying that astrology is more popular than ever before, but as VinePair just reported, “the drinks world has reached peak astrology.” While bars have been creating specific Zodiac-themed cocktails for quite some time, there are now emerging liquor brands inspired by astrology, producing liquid designed to correspond with each Zodiac sign. As writer Flora Tsapovsky said, “there’s never been a better time to imbibe with the stars in mind.”
With this rising trend in mind, and with the Sagittarius season upon us, below we’ve compiled a few fitting cocktails that embody the sign’s adventurous spirit, global curiosity, and penchant for freedom. Whether you’re a fiery Sagittarius or just looking for a bold sip to match the season, these cocktails are the perfect way to toast to the stars.
Carrot King
Created by: Teremana Tequila
.5 oz Teremana Reposado Tequila
.75 oz Rain Water Madeira
1 oz Fresh Carrot Juice
.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
.25 oz Ginger Syrup
2 to 3 dashes Valentina Hot Sauce
Pinch of Celery Salt
Garnish: Carrot and celery
Glassware: Collins glass
Method: Build in a Collins glass (like a Bloody Mary). Add ice, then mix ingredients by “rolling” back and forth between Collins glass and the larger end of a shaker tin. Garnish with a carrot and celery.
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Fuego Manzana
Created by: El Tequileño
Available at: Casa Salles (Tequila, MX)
2 oz El Tequileño Reposado
.5 Sliced Red Chili pepper
1 Bar Spoon Sugar Syrup
1 oz Unfiltered Apple Juice
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
.5 oz Green Apple Liqueur
Garnish: Small red chili
Glassware: Coupe
Method: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with cubed ice. Shake until ice cold. Fine strain into a cocktail coupe. Garnish with small red chili.
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Cardamom Mulled Wine
Created for: Chambord Liqueur
1 oz Chambord Liqueur
6 oz High-Quality Red Wine
1 oz Apple Juice
1 bag Chai Tea
.125 tsp Cardamom
.0625 Tsp Black Pepper
Glassware: Mug
Garnish: Dried orange slice
Method: In a pot, combine all ingredients and bring to medium heat. Once simmering, reduce heat and cover. Let steep for 5-10 minutes and strain tea bags. Serve warm.
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SunBlind
Available at: Harumi Sushi
Created by: Jessica Kim
.5 oz Yuzu
.5 oz Pineapple Syrup
1.0 oz Genmai-cha Coconut Water
1.75 oz Banhez Ensamble Mezcal
.25 oz Yuu Baal Mezcal
Glassware: Kinto
Garnish: Green Tea Rice Pepper
Ice: Regular
Method: Combine all the ingredients (minus the Green Tea Rice Pepper) into a cocktail shaker and shake well until very integrated. Then strain into a Kinto glass over regular ice and garnish with Green Tea Rice Pepper.
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Dragon Fruit-Hai
Created by: Natasha Sofia for iichiko Shochu
2 oz iichiko Silhouette
0.5 oz Yuzu Juice
½ oz Monin Dragon Fruit Syrup
Top with Soda
Glassware: Highball
Garnish: Dragonfruit
Method: Mix all ingredients except soda into mixing glass with ice, give a quick shake and strain over a highball glass with ice, top with soda. Garnish with Dragonfruit
(You can also make this with simple syrup and muddled dragon fruit in the absence of Monin Dragon Fruit syrup.)
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Shooting Star
Available at: CLOCKWORK at Fairmont Royal York
Created by: James Grant, Director of Beverage at Fairmont Royal York
This smokey, tropical, and sour cocktail is made with Bacardi Coconut, Hooghoudt Raw Genever, Lap Sang, Lemon, Egg White, and Brulee. **DM us @wearerhc for the full recipe.
