7 Writers, 7 Cocktails, and Alternative Drinks served at a fine Mykonos Beach Bar
Imagine having a lazy evening with a drink in hand gazing, as the sun casts the sky with its red, pink, and purple hues. Sounds like a scene from a beloved novelist’s work, doesn’t it? Famous writers are widely known for their weak spots on cocktails. Those who enjoy a good old cocktail that light spirits up every now and then sit comfortably and keep reading.
Below we dive into some of the most dexterous and captivating novelists and their favorite cocktails along with alternatives you can find at a top-notch Mykonos beach bar. After all, the cosmopolitan island is eminent for its nightlife.
Of course, the music and the parties wouldn’t be the same, if it weren’t for the skilled mixologists, who create inspired cocktails. Without further ado, let’s delve into the unknown stories about famous writers and their preferred cocktails.
7 writers, 7 Cocktails, and special drinks to taste at a fine Mykonos Beach Bar
Jazz things up with Kerouack’s Margaritas
The great poet, whose poems resembled the rhythm of jazz favored the margaritas, but not the way we know them. He used a sidecar, a combination of brandy (usually cognac), orange liqueur, and lemon juice). The wordsmith of poetry used to replace the cognac with tequila and lemon juice with lime.
So, if you are looking for the real Kerouack Margarita experience beware: The poet wasn’t fond of the sugary version of the popular cocktail. Therefore if you find your way to a Mykonos beach bar reading Mexico City Blues, ask for the Southstyle Margarita, sweet as needed with a more rustic touch. Then all you have to do is immerse yourself in the real jazz poetic experience.
Do it like Bond, James Bond!
“Never say “no” to adventures. Always say “yes”, otherwise you’ll lead a very dull life”. The line from the famous book for children was Ian Flemings’, the author of the James Bond novels, idea of an interesting life. The much-admired author charismatically enriched his novels with hairbreadth escapes, espionage games, astonishing women, and lots of plotting.
Apart from that he was also imaginative when it came to creating cocktail recipes, the most famous being dry Martini, “shaken not stirred”. Here though, we will talk about the Vesper Martini, named after the double agent Vesper Lynd, and appeared in the book “Casino Royal”.
Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. The latter is no longer produced. It was bitter and is now replaced by a sweeter cocktail base. Should you want to feel what it’s like being in a spy’s shoes, ask from a Mykonos beach bar the Sundaze with Gin, Italian red bitter liqueur, pineapple, and agave.
Faulkner: Radical writing, low-key Mint Juleps
The Nobel Prize-winning novelist stood out from others for his mastery of modern modes of narration, including interior monologue, multiple narrators, and retrospections. In order to gather the courage to go about disturbing matters, and due to his Southerner origins, he was quite fond of whiskey, which in turn explains why Mint Juleps was his drink of choice.
The controversial writer used to mix a Bourbon part with mint, sugar, and water and served it in a pewter cup. Once you get to a Mykonos beach bar ask for the Apple Scotchini, the stronger alternative to the Mint Juleps.
When life gives you lemons, make yourself a Screwdriver!
The famous quote could have belonged to our next witty author. We wouldn’t take delight in Audrey Hepburn’s playful performance if Truman Capote hadn’t been inspired by the renowned Breakfast at Tiffany’s. After all, who can forget the famous line “But it’s Sunday, Mr. Bell. Clocks are slow on Sundays”? The trailblazing writer yearned for parties and his “orange drink”, which is none other than the Screwdriver.
But, there was a secret to his recipe: He only used Russian or Polish vodka and freshly squeezed orange juice. Should you wanna get into the “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” mode all you have to do is ask for a Grapefruit Julep, once you get to a Mykonos beach bar. Leave the rest to the Vodka, the grapefruit, and the pomegranate!
When your love for Gin, leads to one of the most fascinating novels of all times!
Scott Fitzgerald is mainly known for his evocative of the Jazz Age novel, The Great Gatsby, and for his turbulent personal life. A fun fact that depicts clearly his love for gin, is that as per his firm belief, the specific liquor was undetectable on his breath. So he invented the Gin Rickey, consisting of gin, citrus, soda, and ice.
If you are at a Mykonos beach bar and feel in need to spice things up ask for the old-time classic Hugo. The prosecco, the fresh mint, and the elderflower will lift the spirits. And for a more Fitzerald-ish version add a dash of Gin to honor the adventurous bon-vivant!
Immerse to your chosen author’s secret world!
There is something mysterious about glorious personalities such as Nobel winning authors. Unanswered questions about their sources of inspiration and motives that lead to those masterpieces make us want to enter their world. And what more delightful way could there be than tasting – in a rational way- some of their habits?
From Fleming’s dry martinis to Capote’s screwdrivers and from Fitzgerald’s Gin Rikey to Faulkners’ Mint Juleps, there are several alternatives to be served at a Mykonos beach bar. Pick your favorite and get a little taste of your chosen author’s mentality.
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