Don’t you love 1950’s parties? Make your next co*cktail party a rockabilly one by indulging in some of these 1950s co*cktails (including virgin drinks!)
When you think of 1950s co*cktails you no doubt think of a handsome man donning a handsome suit, and women in sexy rockabilly wiggle dresses and curly hair sharing a classy drink on a moonlit patio.
However, if Mad Men and hilarious 1950’s ads have taught us anything, it’s that those in the rockabilly 50’s and 60’s loved a good drink! In fact, they loved a good drink at work, at home, withbreakfast, on their lunch break… Heck, they probably even liked a drink while they brushed theirteeth in the morning!
While we’re not inviting you to become a 1950’s wino, we’re definitely suggesting your next co*cktailparty be rockabilly themed… and we have all the recipes you’ll need for the perfect rockabilly drinks. Here are some classic, vintage, 1950s co*cktails and virgin drink recipes to get your party started!
Gin was huge in the 1950’s, making this liquor a big helper in the world of fantastic co*cktails.
Sidecar
5 cl Cognac
2 cl lemon juice
2 cl Triple Sec
Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice cubes and then fill with wet ingredients. Cover and shake for 20-30seconds. Your drink should be cold, frosty, and garnished with a lemon wedge!
Tom Collins
3oz Gin
2 oz Lemon juice
1 oz Simple Syrup
Club soda
Cherries
Try another gin inspired 1950s co*cktail with the classic Tom Collins drink. Simply mix all of the ingredients together in a tall glass, garnish with a cherry and fresh lemons… and enjoy feeling like a super sleek and sexy Mad Man.
Classic Mint Julep
In the mood for something a little more refreshing? This summer 1950s co*cktail is perfect for thosehot summer days. Make a glass by combining 10 mint leaves (more or less, depending on personalpreference), 1/2 cup of crushed ice, 2 1/2 fluid ounces of bourbon whiskey and mash ingredientstogether to bring out the flavors. Top with another 1/2 cup of crushed ice for one of the mostrefreshing the drink of the summer!
Singapore Sling
2 fl. oz. gin
1/2 fl. oz. Triple Sec
1/4 fl. oz. Benedictine liqueur
1/2 fl. oz. Cherry liqueur
1/2 fl. oz. lime juice
2 fl. oz. pineapple Juice
1 dash bitters
1 fl. oz. soda water
The Singapore sling is another great 1950’s summer co*cktail that can easily be made virgin by excluding all of the booze. What you’ll be left with is a fantastically fruity punch. In the meantime, forthose with more adult tastes, here is how you mix a Singapore sling. Combine all ingredients into shaker filled with ice. Shake, strain, and enjoy.
The Pink Squirrel
3/4 oz creme de noyaux
3/4 oz white creme de cacao
1 1/2 oz heavy cream
Welcome to the yummiest drinks to ever done the color pink. This co*cktail was the Sex and the Citdrink of the 1950’s. Simple mix all ingredients into an ice filled co*cktail shaker and strain into fabulous martini glass. Garnish with cherries and enjoy. (Psst… if you want a real treat, skip out on theheavy cream and go for a GIANT scoop of vanilla ice cream instead!)
Gin and Sin
1 1/2 oz gin
1 oz orange juice
1/2 tsp grenadine syrup
1 oz lemon juice
Want a simple but delicious drink to fill your rockabilly party with cheers? How about the Gin and Sin? This co*cktail couldn’t be simpler to prepare. Fill a shaker full of ice and combine ingredients. Shake, serve, and enjoy this incredibly refreshing 1950s co*cktail!
Enjoy your 1950s co*cktails amidst rockabilly boys,pinup girls and a ton of rockabilly decor at punkabilly clothing for pretty much the best party, like ever.
