Here we present some of our favourite James Bond-inspired cocktail recipes, which are either original creations or our adaptations of stunning drinks created by others, both classic and modern.
Casino Royale: the cocktail
We’ll be starting our upcoming #TimeToDonate charity watchalong/drinkalong of Casino Royale around 9am. But if we start with the signature drink of that story - Vesper Martinis - we'll be wiped out before lunchtime! This twist on a classic Champagne cocktail (made with English sparkling wine) will work for breakfast time - or any time.
Gallifreyan Libations
A Spirited Journey Through Space and Lime celebrating a British institution on a par with Bond: Doctor Who.
Kara Milovy
Don't miss this performance!
Foolish sentiment
There's no point in living if you can't feel alive. Here’s how to bring this The World Is Not Enough cocktail to life.
Wai Lin
A twist on the vodka Martini for the Chinese James Bond. Put this one in your little red book.
Dr Christmas Jones
Appropriately for a drink honouring an American nuclear physicist, this is based on a Manhattan (Project) but with an after-Christmas dinner twist, with mint and chocolate. Plus, it looks a bit radioactive!
Skyfall
Sometimes the old ways are best but old dogs can learn new tricks... so this is an Old Fashioned given a new twist.
No Time To Daiquiri
There's already a cocktail called a Paloma but it's tequila based. This rum-based concoction is more fitting for the Cuban character played by Ana de Armas.
TwisTING with James
Commemorating 60 Years of Bond and the legacy of Monty Norman. Named for the Dr. No music cue.
Double or Nothing
Inspired by the forthcoming novel from Kim Sherwood, this new cocktail features two kinds of gin. Don’t blame me if you start seeing double.
For Her Majesty’s (Not So) Secret Service
A new cocktail for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Whether served in a glass or a hip flask, it’s delicious ma’am!
Nobody Dubonnets It Better
The Queen's favourite cocktail is a Gin and Dubonnet. Ahead of the Platinum Jubilee, we've added a (Kir) Royale touch by adding a wash of crème de cassis. Serve with a lemon twist and a partially submersed Lotus Esprit.
Vivienne Michel
A long Tom Collins with a Canadian twist, it's best drank while dreamily pining for a dark and handsome stranger to come along.
Death for Breakfast 💀💎 (aka The Coldest Weapon)
An ice-hearted twist on a Vesper, in honour of Die Another Day’s Miranda Frost. Serve straight from the fridge.
Jinx
It’s strong, but you might learn to like it…
Hail Mary Goodnight!
Let’s raise a glass (containing a new cocktail created in her honour) to Mary Goodnight, one of the most misunderstood Bond girls and a truly relatable gay icon.
Hair of the dog: a festive OHMSS-inspired cocktail
“Never mind that. Go and get the brandy!”
Madeleine's Ruin
“A man once came to our house to kill my father. He didn't know I was upstairs playing in my bedroom. Or that Papa kept a Beretta Nine-millimeter under the sink with the bleach.”
Better Make That Two
A classic Martini made with Campion gin. Pick some up the next time you’re on an exercise in Gibraltar.
Make Boolooloop Soon
Optional: singing 'Underneath the Mango Tree' to get your potential mate's attention