Fairytale Cocktails

Taylor Swift. The name on everyone’s lips and the global sensation that has captivated our hearts with her deeply personal lyrics and enigmatic charm . The stunning red lipped pop star is a real life fairytale princess. Which is why we thought we’d pay homage to the legend herself with these 10 exquisite cocktails inspired by her diverse discography.

From the fearless vibes of her earlier hits to the ethereal melodies of her more recent albums, each cocktail is crafted to embody the essence of a particular era in Taylor’s illustrious career. Whether you’re a die-hard Swiftie or simply someone who enjoys a good drink, these recipes promise to transport you through time and melody with every sip.

1. 1. Red Lipstick Fizz
2. 2. Fearless Champagne Float
3. 3. Sparkling Reputation
4. 4. Enchanted Elixir
5. 5. Wildest Dreams Martini
6. 6. Lover’s Kiss
7. 7. Golden Hour Sour
8. 8. For Evermore
9. 9. Folklore Fury
10. 10. The Taylor Swift
11. Go Forth Swiftly
12. Buy the Ebook

1. Red Lipstick Fizz

Paying homage to Taylor’s “Red” era, the Red Lipstick Fizz is reminiscent of Taylor’s iconic red lips and her first pop country crossover album.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz vodka,
• 1 oz cranberry juice,
• 0.5 lemon juice,
• 0.5 simple syrup,
• Club soda.
• Garnish with a twist of lemon and a cherry.

Instructions:

• Fill a shaker with ice.
• Add 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz cranberry juice, 0.5 oz lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
• Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
• Top with club soda.
• Garnish with a twist of lemon and a cherry.

2. Fearless Champagne Float

This Taylor Swift cocktail embodies the spirit of fearlessness embodied by Taylor in her “Fearless” era and throughout her career.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 0z gin
• 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
• 0.7 oz lemon juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• Champagne
• Garnish with a lemon twist

Instructions:

• Fill a shaker with ice.
• Add 1.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, 0.75 oz lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
• Shake well and strain into a champagne flute.
• Top with champagne.
• Garnish with a lemon twist.

3. Sparkling Reputation

A Taylor Swift cocktail that reflects Taylor’s evolving reputation and her “Reputation” era.

Ingredients:

• Champagne
• 0.5 oz raspberry liqueur
• 0.5 oz lemon juice
• 0.25 oz simple syrup
• Garnish with a fresh raspberry

Instructions:

• Fill a champagne flute halfway with champagne.
• Add 0.5 oz raspberry liqueur, 0.5 oz lemon juice, and 0.25 oz simple syrup.
• Stir gently.
• Garnish with a fresh raspberry.

4. Enchanted Elixir

Reminiscent of Taylor’s “Speak Now” era, the Enchanted Elixir is a dreamy concoction of flavors that will leave you “enchanted”

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz lavender-infused gin
• 0.5 oz blueberry liqueur
• 0.5 oz butterfly pea flower syrup
• 0.5 oz lemon juice
• 0.5 oz lavender honey syrup
• Edible glitter (optional, for garnish)
• Fresh lavender sprig for garnish

Instructions:

• Infuse the Gin:
  • Add dried lavender buds to a bottle of gin and let it infuse for at least 24 hours. Strain out the lavender before using.
• Prepare Butterfly Pea Flower Syrup:
  • Steep dried butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 10-15 minutes to create a concentrated blue infusion. Strain out the flowers and mix the infusion with an equal amount of sugar to make the syrup.
• Prepare Lavender Honey Syrup:
  • Combine equal parts honey and water in a saucepan.
  • Add a few sprigs of fresh lavender and heat gently until the mixture is well combined.
  • Let it cool, then strain out the lavender.
• Mix the Cocktail:
  • Fill a shaker with ice.
  • Add lavender-infused gin, blueberry liqueur, butterfly pea flower syrup, lemon juice, and lavender honey syrup.
  • Shake well until chilled.
• Prepare the Glass:
  • Rim a coupe glass with edible glitter for a magical touch.
• Strain and Serve:
  • Strain the cocktail into the prepared coupe glass.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of edible glitter on top for added sparkle.
• Garnish:
  • Garnish with a fresh lavender sprig for an enchanting presentation.

5. Wildest Dreams Martini

Only in your “Wildest Dreams” would you not like this sweet and smooth martini. Strawberries, cream, and edible glitter give this Taylor Swift cocktail dreamy vibes so closely associated with Taylor’s “1989” era.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz strawberry vodka (substitute any berry flavored vodka)
• 2 oz Bailey’s strawberries and cream liqueur
• 0.5 oz strawberry syrup
• Edible glitter (pink and blue)
• Lemon twist for garnish
• Stencil with “1989” design (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Martini Glass:
   • Chill a martini glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
2. Mix the Cocktail:
   • In a shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, strawberries and cream liqueur, and strawberry syrup.
   • Shake vigorously until well chilled and frothy.
3. Decorate with Glitter:
   • On a small plate, mix together pink and blue edible glitter.
   • Wet the rim of the chilled martini glass with a lemon twist.
   • Dip the rim of the glass into the glitter mixture to coat it with shimmering pink and blue.
4. Strain and Pour:
   • Strain the cocktail from the shaker into the prepared martini glass, taking care not to disturb the glitter rim.
5. Create the “1989” Stencil:
   • Cut out the “1989” design from a piece of paper or cardstock to create a stencil.
   • Hold the stencil over the top of the cocktail.
6. Sprinkle Glitter:
   • Using a small sieve or shaker, sprinkle a light layer of pink and blue glitter over the stencil onto the surface of the cocktail.
7. Remove the Stencil:
   • Carefully lift the stencil off the cocktail to reveal the “1989” design in shimmering glitter.
8. Garnish:
   • Twist a lemon peel over the cocktail to release its oils, then drop it into the drink as a garnish.

6. Lover’s Kiss

Inspired by the “Lover” era, this Taylor Swift cocktail combines sweet flavors with romantic ingredients like rosé wine and peach. Feel the love and bask in romance with every sip of the “Lover’s Kiss”.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz vodka
• 0.5 oz peach schnapps
• 2 oz lemonade
• 3 oz rosé wine
• Slice of peach for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add vodka, peach schnapps, and lemonade to the glass.
3. Stir well to combine the ingredients.
4. Top the cocktail with rosé wine.
5. Garnish with a slice of peach.

7. Golden Hour Sour

Experience the “Gold Rush” with this twist on a whiskey sour inspired by Taylor’s lyrics from her 2020 album, “Evermore”.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Whiskey
• 0.75 oz Honey syrup
• 0.75 oz Lemon juice
• 1 Egg white
• Lemon twist and edible gold glitter for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add whiskey, honey syrup, lemon juice, and egg white to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a glass.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist and a dash of edible gold glitter.

8. For Evermore

Elderflower and rosemary combine to make this Taylor Swift cocktail the stuff of fairytales.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Gin
• 0.5 oz Elderflower liqueur
• 1 oz Grapefruit juice
• 0.5 oz Rosemary syrup
• Sprig of rosemary for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add gin, elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice, and rosemary syrup to the shaker.
3. Shake well until chilled.
4. Strain the mixture into a glass.
5. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

9. Folklore Fury

Tequila and blueberry together may sound like the stuff off “Folklore”, but this Taylor Swift cocktail is brimming with smooth berry flavor and just a hint of fury.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Tequila
• 0.5 oz Blueberry syrup
• 0.5 oz Lime juice
• Club soda
• Fresh blueberries for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add tequila, blueberry syrup, and lime juice to the glass.
3. Stir well to mix the ingredients.
4. Top with club soda.
5. Garnish with fresh blueberries.

10. The Taylor Swift

Finally, a cocktail inspired by the songwriting genius herself. The Taylor Swift cocktail is fresh, bright, with just a hint of sweetness and bite, just like Taylor Swift.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz gin (preferably a floral or citrus-forward gin)
• 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur
• 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 ratio of honey to water)
• 2-3 fresh strawberries, sliced
• Splash of sparkling water
• Ice cubes
• Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the sliced strawberries gently to release their juices.
2. Add gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup to the shaker.
3. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass or over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
5. Top with a splash of sparkling water for effervescence.
6. Garnish with a twist of lemon for an extra citrus aroma.

Go Forth Swiftly

Whether you’re heading to the Eras tour, streaming it online, or simply singing along to your favorite T-Swift playlist in your room, these Taylor Swift Cocktails are full of just enough sparkle, fizz, and Swiftie nostalgia. Go forth Swiftly with your cocktail endeavours, and cheers to the newest Taylor era.

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