Drink the Movies
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Welcome to Drink the Movies! We're a podcast where each week we mix up a themed cocktail and have a chat about the movie that inspired it!
Plus check out our weekly Lobby Bar episodes for a bonus cocktail, and movie chat!
Plus check out our weekly Lobby Bar episodes for a bonus cocktail, and movie chat!
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This week we’re heading back to the sewers of New York City for the 1991 martial arts extravaganza, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze!Join us as we discuss the mystery of the TGRI canisters, the debut of Tokka and Rahzar, and the absolute peak of 90s cinema: Vanilla Ice performing "Ninja Rap" while a literal turtle fight breaks out in a nightclub. We’ll be debating whether Super Shredder went out like a chump and why Keno was the unsung hero of the pizza delivery world.PatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
This week we visit a prohibition era classic, the Jack Rose! We mix up this applejack led 100+ year old cocktail and the cinema tie-ins it has!PatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
This week on Drink the Movies, we’re blasting off into deep space to save the sun! We’re diving into the massive adaptation of Andy Weir’s sci-fi epic, Project Hail Mary.Join us as we discuss Ryan Gosling’s performance as Ryland Grace—the man who wakes up with no memory and the weight of the world on his shoulders. We’ll talk about the incredible "Rocky" creature design, the high-stakes orbital mechanics, and how the film captures that signature "science the s*** out of this" energy that makes Weir’s stories so addictive. It’s a journey of friendship, survival, and some truly amazing cinematic moments.To fuel our journey to Tau Ceti, we’re shaking up a vibrant, glowing concoction designed to look like the high-energy, sun-consuming microbes that started it all: The Astrophage v2. PatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
Pull up a stool! This week in The Lobby Bar, we’re shaking up a Blood Orange Bee’s Knees—a vibrant, citrusy twist on the Prohibition classic using gin, honey syrup, lemon, and fresh blood orange juice. It’s the perfect sharp-yet-sweet sipper for a week of high-stakes action and interstellar animation.PatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord
This week on we’re celebrating the biggest winner of the night! Fresh off its big night at the 98th Academy Awards, we’re diving into the 2026 Best Picture winner: One Battle After Another.Join us as we break down Paul Thomas Anderson’s sprawling, 161-minute epic. And mix up the Oscar Winning cocktail from Fanny's at the Academy Museum!It’s a savory, high-octane riff on a Michelada that manages to be a perfectly balanced tribute to PTA’s masterpiece. PatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
Join us in The Lobby Bar as we toast to the stars with a Lavender Lemon Drop Martini—a sophisticated mix of vodka, fresh lemon, and floral lavender syrup.This week, we’re also breaking down the massive opening weekend of Project Hail Mary. We discuss Ryan Gosling’s performance as Ryland Grace and looking ahead to Super Marion Galaxy!Cocktail comes from https://emilyfabulous.com/lavender-lemon-drop/
This week we recap the night that was the Oscars! We talk the winners, the cocktails, the best pictures, the red carpet, and all things Academy Awards!
This week the red carpet is rolled out and the ballots are in—it’s time for our 2026 Oscar Preview Show! So, grab some Don Julio, put on your finest attire (or your favorite movie t-shirt), grab your ballot, and get ready to raise a sparkling glass to the best in cinema for our 2026 Oscar Preview!https://form.123formbuilder.com/6935102/oscar-pick-em-2026PatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
The red carpet has been rolled up, the golden statues have been handed out, and the 98th Academy Awards are officially in the books! Pull up a stool at The Lobby Bar as we celebrate the glitz, the glamour, and the absolute chaos of Oscar Week with a drink that is pure Old Hollywood: The Brown Derby.Named after the iconic hat-shaped restaurant on Wilshire Boulevard, this cocktail is a sophisticated blend of bourbon, fresh grapefruit juice, and honey syrup. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and punchy—just like a classic awards season speech.Merch ShopPatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
This week we’re grabbing our controllers and heading to California for the ultimate 1989 Nintendo-fueled road trip: The Wizard! We’ll follow the journey of Jimmy, a quiet gaming prodigy, and his brother Corey as they trek across the country to compete in "Video Armageddon." We’ll discuss the sheer 80s nostalgia, the legendary (and slightly impractical) Power Glove, and the absolute cinematic hype of seeing the world premiere of Super Mario Bros. 3 on the big screen.To celebrate hitting the high score and finally reaching the West Coast, we’re blending up a drink fit for royalty: The Princess Margarita!So, put on your Power Glove (it's so bad), find your lucky warp whistle, and get ready to raise a glass to The Wizard!Merch ShopPatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
☘️ DRINK THE MOVIES - THE LOBBY BAR ☘️March has arrived, and we’re kicking off the month with a drink that’s as bold and bruised as a final girl! Join us in The Lobby Bar as we shake up a Blushing Whiskey Sour from https://www.kleinworthco.com/blushing-whiskey-sour/We’re swapping the traditional bourbon for smooth Irish Whiskey and muddling in fresh blackberries for a tart, deep-purple twist on the classic sour. It’s the perfect companion for a week dominated by a legacy sequel.The Woodsboro Bloodbath: We break down the massive opening weekend of Scream 7! Body-Hopping Beavers? We preview Disney/Pixar’s wildest concept in years: Hoppers. A New Kind of Monster: Maggie Gyllenhaal is bringing us The Bride!The Lobby Bar Tip: To get that perfect frothy head on your Irish Sour, perform a "dry shake" (without ice) first, then add ice and shake again. It’ll make those muddled blackberries look like a work of art.Merch ShopPatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
This week we’re chatting all things Oscars, Arco, and The Independent Picture House with Claire Lechtenberg, Director of Development & Marketing for IPH! To celebrate, we are stepping into the prismatic, hand-drawn wonder of the 2026 Oscar-nominated animated masterpiece: Arco.Directed by Ugo Bienvenu and produced by Natalie Portman, this film is a breathtaking 2D odyssey. We’ll follow the story of Arco, a 10-year-old boy from a utopian future who crash-lands in the year 2075. We’ll discuss the film's heartfelt friendship between Arco and Iris, and how it manages to be a hopeful, kaleidoscopic answer to an uncertain futureTo match the film’s stunning visual palette and Arco’s time-traveling rainbow trail, we’re shaking up a drink that literally transforms in your hand: Clouds Away! A cocktail as beautiful and complex as the film it pays honor to.Check out The Independent Picture House to check out all the amazing movies and programs they have going on!Merch ShopPatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
Pull up a stool! It’s the final week of February, and we’re shaking off the winter chill with a Kansas City classic that packs a punch. This week in The Lobby Bar, we’re stirring up the Horsefeather—a spicy, refreshing blend of whiskey, ginger beer, bitters, and a squeeze of lemon. It’s the perfect "kick" to fuel our discussion on island survival, sports icons, and the return of a slasher legend.Merch ShopPatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
This week we’re wandering into the mist and madness of the Yorkshire moors for Emerald Fennell’s 2026 reimagining of Wuthering Heights! We’ll discuss the electric, obsessive chemistry between Margot Robbie’s Catherine and Jacob Elordi’s Heathcliff, and how this version leans into the wild, untamed, and frankly toxic nature of Brontë’s original text. We’ll talk about the haunting gothic aesthetic, the cycles of revenge, and whether any soul can truly survive the Heights.To capture the stormy romance and the rugged landscape, we’re mixing up a drink that’s as turbulent as a Yorkshire gale: Moores Tempest. This cocktail is a beautiful balance of wild sweetness and earthy aromatics, much like the characters themselves.Merch ShopPatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
Valentine’s Day may be in the rearview, but the drama is just heating up! Pull up a stool at The Lobby Bar as we shake up the ultimate post-holiday indulgence: the Chocolate Martini. We’re talking dark chocolate liqueur, premium vodka, and a heavy drizzle of ganache—because if we’re going to discuss the most toxic romance in literature, we’re going to need some sugar to help it go down.Merch ShopPatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
This week we’re revisiting the 1992 quintessential sports rom-com, The Cutting Edge. We’ll break down the icy chemistry between the prickly Kate Moseley and the arrogant Doug Dorsey as they aim for Olympic gold. From the grueling training montages to the legendary "Toe Pick!" To smooth over the rough patches of a mismatched partnership, we’re serving up a drink that’s as refreshing as a freshly resurfaced rink: The Zamboni. This cocktail captures the grit of the hockey player and the elegance of the skater in one glass.So, watch out for your partner's ego, keep your head up, and get ready to raise a glass to The Cutting Edge!Merch ShopPatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so we’re leaning into the bittersweet side of romance this week! Join us in The Lobby Bar as we stir up a Campari Seltz—a vibrant, ruby-red Italian classic that’s equal parts sophisticated and sharp. With its signature herbal bitterness and bubbly finish, it’s the perfect drink to sip while we dissect the most dramatic "I Do's" and "I Don'ts" in entertainment.https://youtu.be/lQEZkZI_zb8?si=T571iEVZzNwUHArVMerch ShopPatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
This week on we’re feeling the rhythm, feeling the rhyme, and getting on up because it’s bobsled time! We’re revisiting the ultimate 1993 feel-good underdog story, Cool Runnings. We’ll follow the journey of four Jamaican athletes who trade the tropical heat of Kingston for the sub-zero temperatures of the Calgary Winter Olympics. We’ll talk about John Candy’s heartfelt performance, the legendary "lucky egg," and why this movie remains the gold standard for sports comedies.To bridge the gap between the Caribbean sun and the icy bobsled track, we’re mixing up a sophisticated, warming cocktail appropriately titled Winter. This drink is designed to keep you cozy even if you're stuck in a walk-in freezer practicing your starts.It’s the perfect companion for a movie about unlikely heroes who prove that you don't need a snowy backyard to have a cold-weather heart.So, kiss your lucky egg, grab your parkas, and get ready to raise a glass to Cool Runnings!Cocktail comes from Difford's GuideMerch ShopPatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
Dry January is officially in the rearview, and we’re celebrating the first week of February with a classic that packs a punch! Join us in The Lobby Bar as we build the ultimate Bloody Mary—extra spicy, heavy on the horseradish, and garnished with enough snacks to be a meal. Plus, we prepare for the Winter Olympics and get ready for back to back winter sport classics! Merch ShopPatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
This week we’re flipping bottles, sliding across the bar, and leaning into the high-octane neon cheese of the 1988 classic, Cocktail! We’re joining Brian Flanagan and Doug Coughlin as they master the art of flair bartending and chase the "Organization Man" dream from the Upper East Side to the beaches of Jamaica. We'll discuss Tom Cruise's megawatt grin, the legendary "Coughlin’s Law," and whether this movie is a cautionary tale or just a two-hour music video for "Kokomo."To celebrate the film that practically invented the "celebrity bartender" trope, we’re shaking up a drink that looks exactly like a tropical vacation in a glass: The Turquoise Blue. This vibrant, island-inspired cocktail captures the 80s aesthetic perfectly with its stunning ocean hue.So, grab your tins, practice your behind-the-back tosses (at your own risk), and get ready to raise a glass to the film that made us all want to open a bar called Cocktails & Dreams: Cocktail!Merch ShopPatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
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