My dearest, gentle readers, it’s time… for a cocktail and relaxation. That’s right, the long-awaited novel season Bridgerton after all, it is already close to us. What better way to celebrate than to toast the next era of gossip, scandal and romance with libations fit for a queen, lady or prince?
As our esteemed experts share, themed cocktails add to the enjoyment of viewing far beyond thirst quenching. And with this invigorating, winding show, there’s plenty of inspiration for your cocktail creativity. Whether you’re a die-hard Bridgerton or Featherington fan, or just fancy an elegant and delicious cocktail, we’ve got the inside scoop from experts who are just as notable as Lady Whistledown.
“I believe [cocktails] facilitate create a more immersive experience,” says Diana Novak-Tedd, national director of alcohol education and portfolio manager at Palm Bay International. “It increases the pleasure; becomes a determinant of a key moment in the script/on screen […] Part of enjoying a cocktail is escaping into a beautifully crafted flavor profile that can transport you back to a time of nostalgia in many ways. This can stimulate an emotional response through our senses of tastes and smells associated with our memories.
“Bridgerton it is a spectacle that serves as a vehicle for fantasy and imagination at a specific time, so that many of them are completely captivated by curiosity and wonder,” adds Novak-Tedd. This begs the question; How to translate the world of Regency Era England into our glasses in 2024? When it comes to alcohol selection, Novak-Tedd’s leaders are gin, brandy, rum and sherry because they are historically exact. “[They] were most consumed in the years in which the performance was to take place,” he emphasizes, adding that they were also mentioned in the program.
“I believe that with the beauty of the countryside, the slightly floral profiles and dainty, sweet flavors will work best with many of the characters in the film. Bridgerton” she explains. However, she admits that it’s not a bad idea to have a few cocktails on the opposite end of the flavor spectrum to highlight the show’s diverse stories. “I believe that finding a cocktail or two that carries a slightly bitter herbal and spiritual note would be very , very good”.
Josh Davis, founder Brown and balancedand Midwest Representative for Sorel liqueur he also knows a thing or two about creating potions reminiscent of this era. Davis ran a beverage business for “The Queens Ball” pop-up in Chicago in 2022. While he was a fan Bridgerton He says the cocktails have increased his appreciation for the program. “In my opinion, what makes a Bridgerton cocktail great is simply taking your favorite alcohol and making a well-balanced cocktail to enjoy watching the show.”
Bridgerton Rules of thumb for cocktails
When you’re at the store and buying ingredients for yourself Bridgerton as an addition to a mighty drink. Davis knows it can be tempting to Google recipes and follow them like a rumor… well, gospel, but he wants to get rid of that notion among home mixologists. “Go with what you like,” he urges. “When choosing alcohol, follow your gut feeling. You never know, you might create a novel way for people to enjoy cocktails while watching the show.
“First I’ll find flavors that you like, and then I’ll add little things that you’re interested in, but maybe a little afraid of or unfamiliar with,” advises Novak-Tedd. “As a general rule, when experimenting with building things, 80% should feel comfortable and 20% should feel like a completely novel experience.”
Ingredient-wise, he recommends Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin for its perfumed notes of tea and citrus on the nose and tongue, which then finish with a tea spice flavor. He also praises its versatility. “You can make a wide range of cocktails that take advantage of whatever direction the flavor goes, creating a completely novel cocktail experience every time you mix novel ingredients,” he says. The non-alcoholic ingredients she recommends having on hand to make scandal-free sips are fresh citrus juices, fresh herbs such as basil, rosemary or thyme, plain syrup, fresh berries and sparkling wine.
While Davis wants everyone to be true to their individual palate, she has two “really great” ingredient recommendations when it comes to Bridgerton– cocktails inspired by: your favorite tea and Sorel Liqueur. “Tea-based cocktails are great fun,” he says of the customary English drink. In the non-traditional world, Sorel is a hibiscus liqueur that “brings brightness and layers of flavor to any cocktail,” he says. It also provides the floral flavor and scent of England’s infamous gardens.
Novak-Tedd’s final suggestion for those looking to create an original one Bridgerton viewing experience is the apply of “classic glass”. These include champagne glasses, coup d’état glasses, and of course, crystal, baby.
Before us are worthy recipes proven by experts Bridgerton a name that will sweep you off your feet!
Bitter Duque
Ingredients
Tips
Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl with ice. Strain into a rocks glass placed over a huge piece of ice. Garnish with lemon peel or dried lemon wheel.
Norman Calvados Floral Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz Boulard Calvados VSOP
- 0.5 oz St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- 0.25 ounces of fresh lemon juice
- 4 oz Tonic
- 1 orange peel for decoration
Tips
Add Calvados, St Germain and lemon juice to a mixing glass with a huge ice cube. Mix well and pour into a Rocks glass filled with ice. Top it off with tonic. Take an orange peel and squeeze the oils onto the top of the drink. Put the peel into the glass.
Greeting the Guardian’s Heart
This punch is “perfect for a ball” but will please any party. It is best to prepare it the day before drinking, which gives time for the tea and other ingredients to mix.
Ingredients
Tips
The day before serving, store all ingredients in the refrigerator, and if they are glass, place the punch bowl in the freezer. Fill an empty plastic tub with water and freeze it in solid form. Serving Day: Mix all ingredients in a punch bowl, remove the ice from the tub and add to the bowl and serve in 8-ounce cups with a ladle.
Featherington Fizz
Davis created this concoction for the pop-up “The Queen’s Ball.” “I saw a lot of people living their lives Bridgerton fantasize while enjoying these cocktails,” he says about the Sorel-based drink. “Come home, turn on the TV and put on your best clothes Bridgerton prepare, shake, stir or prepare your drink and enjoy!”
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Sorel
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 1 oz Uncomplicated Syrup
- 0.5oz Jasmine Champagne Tea Top
Tips
Combine all ingredients, shake and strain into a chilled champagne glass. Decorate with bubbles and decorate with an edible flower
Afternoon tea with the king
Whether you enjoy sipping or spilling your tea, this concoction is sure to please Lady Whistledown. It was created by Random Ward, Ambassador of the Woodford Reserve brand in Texas, and captures the spirit of customary English tea with an adult twist worthy of gossip.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon with brown butter and shortening
- 1 oz Woodford reserve rye
- 1/4 oz Earl Gray Prosperous Uncomplicated Syrup
- 2.5 ml Woodford Reserve Bitters with sorghum and sassafras
- Served with brown butter rolls and bourbon glaze.
Tips
Combine all ingredients. Mix and add ice cubes. Brown butter fat: Melt 1 stick of butter in a miniature saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly and observe until the milk turns brown and has a distinct nutty aroma. Pour directly into 2 cups of Woodford Reserve Bourbon. Leave to infuse overnight in the refrigerator. Strain after a minimum of 10 hours. I strained it through a coffee filter.
Earl Gray syrup: Brew very mighty Earl Gray tea (preferably two bags per 200 g of scorching water). Add 400 g of white cane sugar to the brewed tea. Stir until dissolved.
