The Geeky Chef Drinks: Unofficial Cocktail Recipes from Game of Thrones, Legend of Zelda, Star Trek, and More (Volume 3)

The Geeky Chef Drinks: Unofficial Cocktail Recipes from Game of Thrones, Legend of Zelda, Star Trek, and More (Volume 3)

Featuring nerdy recipes for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages,  The Geeky Chef Drinks is your chance to sip your way through your favorite sci-fi and fantasy worlds— Game of Thrones , Legend of Zelda , Star Trek , and more. Author Cassandra Reeder has created authentic real-life drinks and cocktails inspired by your favorite fantasy drinks. So, if you’ve found yourself craving Shimmerwine from Firefly , Black Frost Beer from  Buffythe Vampire Slayer , Swanky Panky from Bob’s Burgers , or  Butterbeer from Harry Potter , you’re about to quench your thirst in a galaxy far, far away. Featuring more than 60 original cocktail recipes, you’ll also learn edgy cocktail tricks, such as creating a “shimmer effect” in your liquor, giving a sparkle rim to your glass, and adding fire or mist to a cocktail, along with concocting simple syrups and ice-cube effects. Easy step-by-step instructions and fun-themed photos make these creative recipes perfect for your next party, season premiere get-together, or your standing reservation for a party of one. And for all you designated drivers, don’t despair: The Geeky Chef has plenty of imaginative tricks for making these yummy drinks alcohol-free. Let your love for sci-fi or fantasy shine with The Geeky Chef series by creating food and drinks from your favorite shows, movies, and video games. Your cool, homemade, fiction-themed spread will make you the life of the party. Incredibly fun and creative, and colorfully designed, The Geeky Chef books make the perfect gift for the geek in your life who lives in a world of their own. Other titles in this series include : Geeky Bartender Drinks , Geeky Chef Cookbook , Geeky Chef Drinks , and Geeky Chef Strikes Back . Whether you’re thirsting for adventure or just need your mana restored, The Geeky Chef Bartender has you covered! Cassandra Reeder is an avid home cook and lifetime geek. For over a decade, she has been helping other geeks and nerds all over the world make their fictional food fantasies come true at geekychef.com. Cassandra extended this mission as the author of the Geeky Chef cookbook series, which includes: The Geeky Chef Cookbook , The Geeky Chef Strikes Back , The Geeky Chef Drinks , and The Geeky Bartender Drinks . She is also the author of The Unofficial Princess Bride Cookbook . Cassandra currently lives in Portland, Oregon. The Geeky Chef Drinks Unofficial Cocktail Recipes from Game of Thrones, Legend of Zelda, Star Trek, and More By Cassandra Reeder The Quarto Group Copyright © 2018 Cassandra Reeder All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-63106-560-6 Contents Introduction, 7, 1 Simple Syrups, 9, 2 Special Effects, 17, 3 Otherworldly Intoxicants, 31, 4 Magical Elixirs, 47, 5 Sci-Fi Spirits, 63, 6 Culty Cocktails, 87, 7 Literary Libations, 109, 8 Dystopian Potions, 123, 9 Comedic Concoctions, 133, Index, 148, Acknowledgments, 151, About the Author, 152, CHAPTER 1 SIMPLE SYRUPS Classic Simple Syrup Fruit Syrups: GRENADINE, BERRY Herbal Syrups: LAVENDER, GINGER, CINNAMON Other Syrups: HONEY, BROWN SUGAR, SPICED MAPLE It's all in the name. Simple syrups are just that: simple. Simple to make, simple to use, and once you get the hang of them you can easily make your own magical concoctions. Lavender honey syrup? Yes! Blueberry cinnamon syrup? Go for it! Here are some of my favorites to get you started. STERILIZING TIP It's best to store simple syrups in airtight, sterilized storage containers (a thick glass bottle or jar with a lid works best). The easiest way to do this is to use the dishwasher's high temperature setting. No dishwasher? Here are some instructions on how to sterilize heat-resistant glassware: 1 Place the glass container(s) right side up in a canner or a deep pot with a rack at the bottom. 2 Fill the canner or pot with water until it is 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the container(s). 3 Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and continue to boil for approximately 10 minutes. 4 Reduce the heat and keep the container(s) in the hot water until you're ready to fill with syrup. 5 Remove from the hot water carefully with protective gloves and/or tongs. CLASSIC SIMPLE SYRUP 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 1 cup (235 ml) water 1 In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. 2 Bring to a boil and cook over a medium heat, stirring regularly, until the sugar has dissolved, about 3-5 minutes. 3 Allow to cool before storing in an airtight storage container. FRUIT SYRUPS There are basically two ways to make fruit syrups: you can begin with either fresh fruit or fruit juice. You can substitute different kinds of fruit in the blueberry syrup for a different flavor, although berries work best. I like raspberries and strawberries myself. Likewise, you can substitute any kind of juice in the grenadine recipe, including cherry or pineapple. STORAGE TIP Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of vodka to the syrups after they are prepared to ma