One of the oldest teams in Marvel Comics history is slated to make a return to theaters this summer: the Fantastic Four. With a storied history of adaptations in a wide variety of media, why not add a cocktail menu to the list? Here are four fantastic cocktails that are perfect for comic fans alike!
The Mister Fantastic
2 oz American Dry Gin
¾ oz Blue Curacao
½ oz Lemon Juice
½ oz Simple Syrup
1 Egg White
Dry shake (without ice) to emulsify the egg white
Wet shake (with ice) and double strain into a collins glass
Top with new ice and soda water
Serve with a blue twisty straw
The Thing
2 oz Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey
1 oz Grand-Marnier
¼ oz Simple Syrup
3 dashes of orange bitters
Stir and strain into a small rocks glass
Add a large ice cube
Place an orange rock candy stick on the glass and enjoy!
The Invisible Woman
2 oz Lavender-infused Vodka
½ oz White vermouth
A pinch of iridescent edible glitter
Stir and strain into an absinthe-washed martini glass
The Human Torch
½ oz Falernum
3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Orange wheel cut into 4 pieces
Muddle, shake and dump into large rocks glass
Add ice and ginger beer, leaving room for topper
Float 2 oz Wray and Nephew Overproof Rum
CAREFULLY light the rum on fire and sprinkle powdered cinnamon over top for sparkles
(Safe Option: Swap the Overproof Rum for your favorite dark rum and use a cocktail smoker to add smoke to the cocktail!)