The Unofficial Harry Potter–Inspired Book of Cocktails: Fantastic Drinks and How to Make Them

By Rhiannon Lee, Georgia Hingston and Aline Shaw

Magical Masterpieces of Mixology Inspired by the Harry Potter Universe​

With simple instructions and insider bartender know-how, The Unofficial Potter–Inspired Book of Cocktails is the perfect guide of spell-tacular spirits for age-appropriate witches and wizards. The seventy-five potions and elixirs featured in this book are cocktail classics that have been given a magical makeover using unique ingredients such as activated charcoal, popping candy, and dry ice, transforming the mundane mixed drink into a bewitching brewed beverage.

Charm guests with color-changing concoctions, fizzing cocktail bombs, and flaming creations, including:

• Butterscotch Beer
• Nearly Legless Nick
• Expecto Martini
• Hex on the Beach
• Tom Riddle-Collins
• And more!

Whether you’re a witch, wizard, squib, or muggle, everyone can enjoy that magical feeling of finding their perfect sip with The Unofficial Harry Potter–Inspired Book of Cocktails.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Skyhorse
• Release date: Oct 26, 2021
• ISBN: 9781510765252

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This book is not authorized or sponsored by Bloomsbury Publishing, Scholastic Inc., Warner Bros., J. K. Rowling, or any other person or entity owning or controlling rights in the Harry Potter name, trademark, or copyrights.

Copyright © 2021 by Rhiannon Lee and Georgia Hingston

Photography copyright © 2021 by Aline Shaw

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available on file.

Cover design by Daniel Brount

Cover photo by Aline Shaw

Print ISBN: 978-1-5107-6524-5

Ebook ISBN: 978-1-5107-6525-2

Printed in China

This book is dedicated to anyone who still hasn’t given up hope that their Hogwarts acceptance letter may be coming by owl—and plans on getting smashed while they wait!

PROCLAMATION

Educational Decree

NO. 934

Those wishing to indulge in the libations herein must be of legal drinking age.

Underage witches and wizards found in the possession of this book will be brought in front of the Ministry of Magic for a disciplinary hearing. The accused will undergo thorough interrogation by the High Inquisitor herself, Ms. Dolores Umbridge. Those found guilty of underage drinking could face up to five years in Azkaban prison, along with confiscation and destruction of wands and cocktail shakers.

The Ministry would also like to remind all cocktail consumers that excessive drinking may lead to side effects similar to those who have been hexed with the Jelly-Legs Jinx, Confundus Charm, and Lockhart Memory Charm. Therefore, please drink responsibly and in moderation, so to prevent emergency trips to St. Mungo’s Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries.

It is also imperative that drinkers do not operate any enchanted vehicles, brooms, or hippogriffs while under the influence of alcohol.

Always … stay safe.

Notice from the Department of Intoxicating Substances, Ministry of Magic

CONTENTS

PART I: INTRODUCTION

BASIC EQUIPMENT

HOW TO

GUIDE TO GLASSWARE

NOVELTY GLASSWARE

INGREDIENTS

HOMEMADE SYRUPS

GARNISHES

ELF AND SAFETY

PART II: MAGICAL COCKTAILS

ESSENTIAL ELIXIRS

CLASSIC CONCOCTIONS

CHARMING COCKTAILS

CHARACTERFUL CREATIONS

GHOSTLY GULPS

SWEET TREATS

PARTY PLEASURES

ADVANCED POTIONS

DARK AND DIVINE DRINKS

BOTANICAL BEVERAGES

SEASONAL SORCERY

DRINKING GAME: THE GOBLET OF FIRE

CONVERSION CHART

INDEX

PART I

INTRODUCTION

This is the essential guide for conjuring up the perfect cocktail, so whether you’re charming guests at a Halloween party, or you simply live every day as if you’re in the wizarding world, this is the perfect recipe book for you.

All the bewitching recipes in this book are based on classics but have been given a magical makeover. With the use of novel ingredients, fabulous flare, and a bit of science magic, you’ll soon be transforming the mundane into masterpieces of mixology. Unique ingredients such as activated charcoal, popping candy, and dry ice make these cocktails anything but ordinary.

With potions and elixirs for all levels, you can easily summon something simple and tasty or put your skills to the test and conjure up a cocktail that is truly magical. Helpful bartending tips throughout give you the tools to conquer the dark arts of mixology.

Pull up a bar stool at the Leaky Cauldron and enjoy a cocktail or two because every witch, wizard, squib, or muggle deserves that magical feeling of finding their perfect cocktail.

Sincerely yours,

Rhiannon and Georgia

BASIC EQUIPMENT

BAR SPOON

The classic bar spoon has a long, twisted handle, a flat end, and a tear-drop-shaped spoon used for measuring out and stirring spirits.

BLENDER

An electric blender is required for some recipes involving fruit and ice cubes. It doesn’t need to be an expensive or powerful blender, just good enough to crush ice.

CITRUS SQUEEZER

When making delicious cocktails using fresh citrus, juice is crucial. A citrus squeezer can really save time and ensure that you get every last drop. If you don’t have a squeezer, simply use your hands. Tip: To get the most juice, roll the fruit in the palm of your hands, slice it in half, and microwave for five seconds. Then, simply use a fork to squeeze the juice out.

COCKTAIL SHAKER

Coming in all different shapes and sizes, the standard shaker is stainless steel with three parts: a base known as a can, a built-in strainer, and a cap (which can be used as a jigger). It’s brilliantly straightforward and easy to keep clean. If you can’t get your hands on a cocktail shaker, consider using a large glass jar with a lid and waterproof seal.

JIGGER

The jigger is the