No matter what species or planet you call your own (or dress up as this Halloween), you can’t get through a dystopian society without some serious alcohol. From the Twelve Colonies to Galifrey, these drinks really take the edge off kicking ass and taking names.
Firefly - Mudder’s Milk
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The idea of Jayne Cobb being a hero might not sit right with you, but this concoction from one of the more memorable Firefly episodes... well, it might not sit right either.
Meant to serve as a meal replacement and a temporary escape from a hard-knock life, this cocktail better suits a rough Tuesday than a party.
- 2-3 Shots of Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 Banana
- 2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
- 1/4 Cup Oatmeal
- Honey and Cinnamon to taste
- Ice
Combine all ingredients in a blender, blend until consistency is smooth.
Doctor Who - The Master
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If you’re feeling particularly villainous, this cocktail version of the Doctor’s oldest frenemy is charismatic and deceitfully sweet. Watch the intake or, the next day, you’ll hear the drumming too.
- 1 oz. Dark Rum
- 1 oz. Crème de Cacao
- 1-2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 4 oz. Coca-Cola
Combine the rum, liqueur, and bitters in a shaker over ice. Pour into a glass and top with cola.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy - Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster
Photo: Life on the Eggship
Although you can’t find all the ingredients for this cocktail on Earth, a pervasive death wish hasn’t stopped us from trying. Proceed with caution.
- ½ oz gin
- ½ oz light rum
- ½ oz vodka
- ½ oz tequila
- 1 oz creme de menthe liqueur
- 1 oz curacao liqueur
- 1 oz Galliano
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 olive
Combine all the booze and ice in a blender. Cover, and blend until slushy. Pour into a glass and garnish with an olive. Preemptively call an ambulance.
Battlestar Galactica - Ambrosia
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This prison-born elixir might not be the classiest drink, but when you're running from hostile Cylons, you’re not too picky. So say we all!
- 6 oz Midori
- 4 oz Blue Curacao
- 2 oz lime juice
- ½ cup of ice
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend. Optional: garnish with a stemmed cherry.
Star Trek - Romulan Ale
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The Federation’s version of absinthe, Romulan Ale is known as an instant drunk. There’s a reason it’s illegal.
- 375 ml Vodka
- 375 ml Blue Curacao
- 375 ml Everclear
Combine ingredients in a 1.25 liter bottle. Chill in freezer for two hours. Serve in shot glasses.
