Classic Drinks Inspired by Classic Movies

From James Bond's martini to The Dude's white russian, learn how to make the best cocktails featured in movies.

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If watching Don't Be A Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood makes you want to chug a 40-ounce, then this might not be what you're looking for. On the other hand, if you're curious as to what classic films inspired those cocktails you're always sippin' on, then you've come to the right place. Who knew some of the best cocktails were inspired from some of the most famous films dating all the way back to the late 1950s?

If you feel like James Bond everytime you order a vodka martini (shaken, not stirred) or like Daisy Buchanan evertime you sip on a Mint Julep, you are not alone. If you're up for a cinematic history lesson and a cocktail tutorial in one, sit back, relax, and sip on your favorite cocktail while you take a crash course in Classic Drinks Inspired by Classic Movies

10. Daiquiri

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9. Whiskey Sour

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8. Old Fashioned

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7. Sex on the Beach

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6. Screwdriver

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5. Manhattan

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4. Mint Julep

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3. White Russian

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2. Vodka Martini (Shaken, Not Stirred)

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1. Champagne Cocktail

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