Jay Gatsby’s Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is one of the oldest cocktails around, it’s simple and certainly a classic. Its refreshing and crisp flavor is the perfect summer afternoon pick-me-up. It consists of scotch and orange bitters, and is garnished with orange slices and cherries over ice and stirred. Drink while wearing a cool white suit and stealing glances at your lover.
Daisy Buchanan’s Mint Julep
A native of Louisville, Daisy would surely make her julep with real Kentucky bourbon—and you can too. Just add ice, simple syrup, and mint, and you’re ready to sip and enjoy while reading The Great Gatsby or even watching the Kentucky Derby.
Nick Carraway’s Gin Rickey
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s drink of choice was gin, so it’s only fitting that we toast the heavy-drinking novelist with a light, delicious Rickey—a mixture of gin and lime juice with a splash of club soda. This crisp, tart, bubbly drink is perfect during the last days of summer on a porch and having the window wide open.
