What does your favorite leading man sip on?
What does a true leading man drink? When we think of a classic leading man, we often picture someone with charisma, confidence, and a signature style that sets them apart. Whether it’s James Bond sipping on a martini “shaken, not stirred,” or Don Draper indulging in a classic Old Fashioned—the leading man’s cocktail is a vital part of his image and aura.
Movie Cocktails for Your Favorite Leading Man
Leading Man: Roger Thornhill, North by Northwest
Leading Man Cocktail: Gibson
- 2.5 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
- .5 oz dry vermouth
- Cocktail onion, garnish
Add the Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin and dry vermouth into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a cocktail onion.
Leading Man: Don Draper, Mad Men
Leading Man Cocktail: Old Fashioned
- 1.5 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
- 2 tsp simple syrup
- 1 tsp water
- 2 dashes bitters
- 1 orange slice, garnish
- 1 cherry, garnish
- Ice
Pour the simple syrup, water, and bitters into a whiskey glass. Stir to combine, then place the ice cubes in the glass. Pour bourbon over ice and garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry.
Leading Man: Rick Blaine, Casablanca
Leading Man Cocktail: French 75
- 1.5 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
- .5 oz fresh lemon juice
- .75 oz simple syrup or a cube of sugar
- 3 oz chilled champagne
- Lemon twist, garnish
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup (or sugar cube). Shake vigorously until well chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain the liquid into a champagne glass and top with Champagne. Take a lemon slice and cut off the lemon rind so that you have one long continuous strip of lemon peel. Twist your lemon peel into a tight curl and hold it for a few seconds to retain the shape. Garnish your glass with the lemon twist.
Leading Man: Tony Manero, Saturday Night Fever
Leading Man Cocktail: Seven & Seven
- 2 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
- 5 oz 7-Up soda (lemon lime soda)
- Lemon wedge, for garnish
Pour the whiskey into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with 7-Up soda and garnish with lemon.
Leading Man: James Bond, Casino Royale
Leading Man Cocktail: Vesper Martini
- 3 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
- 1 oz Coppercraft Vodka
- .5 oz dry vermouth
- Lemon peel, garnish
In a cocktail shaker, combine Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin, vodka, and dry vermouth. Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice, and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon peel.
Leading Man: Robert Graysmith, Zodiac
Leading Man Cocktail: Aqua Velva
- 1 oz Coppercraft Vodka
- 1 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
- .75 oz blue curaçao
- Lemon lime soda, to top
- Cocktail umbrella, garnish
- Cocktail cherry, garnish
Shake Coppercraft Vodka, Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin, and blue curaçao together in a shaker and pour into a glass with ice. Top with lemon lime soda. Garnish with fruit and a cocktail umbrella.
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