6 Elegant Cocktails To Virtually Step Into Bridgerton's Regency

Bridgerton is a hit Netflix show that captivates you with juicy drama and fancy old-timey clothes. It's set back in the 1800s in London, England and follows a rich family called the Bridgertons. They're always going to fancy parties and trying to find husbands and wives. The main character is Daphne Bridgerton. She's the beautiful oldest daughter who really wants to get married. But things get messy when she starts hanging out with the Duke of Hastings, who's a total player. Will they end up together? Who knows!    

Daphne's got a bunch of brothers and sisters who are also looking for love. Her brother Anthony needs to find a proper lady to marry, but he's afraid of falling in love. Her sister Eloise wants a husband who likes the fact that she's smart and independent. Throughout the show, it's fun to watch how the ups and downs of dating back then are kind of like dating today.    

These six fancy cocktails will make you feel like you're in the fanciest ballroom. Try them with your best friends while you're all dressed up. Let the yummy flavours take you back to the olden days of lords and ladies.   

The Dirty Duke Martini  

This cocktail is inspired by the character of the Duke of Hastings, one of the most wanted bachelors in London. This martini uses his name as inspiration. Martinis are usually made "dirty" with olive juice. But this martini is dirty in a new way—with pickled juice instead!    

Ingredients:   

1. 60 ml dry vermouth (for glass rinse)   
2. 120 ml vodka    
3. 30 ml of pickle juice   
4. Ice    
5. Pickle spears for garnish  

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Method:   

1. Add a splash of dry vermouth to a chilled martini glass and swirl it around to coat the sides. Discard any excess vermouth.    
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the vodka and pickle juice. Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.    
3. Strain the martini into the prepared glass. Spear a pickle for garnish and serve.   

Lady Whistledown’s Gimlet   

This drink is inspired by the sharp-tongued Lady Whistledown. It is made with vodka and St. Germain elderflower liqueur, which is less sweet than most liqueurs. The drink has refreshing lime and cucumber flavours, just like Lady Whistledown's fun gossip about high society.  

Ingredients:   

1. 60 ml of Coppercraft Gin   
2. 7 ml of Thatcher's Organic Elderflower Liqueur     
3. 7 ml of Thatcher's Organic Cucumber Liqueur   
4. 7 ml simple syrup    
5. 30 ml of lime juice    

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Method:    

1. Put the gin, elderflower liqueur, cucumber liqueur, simple syrup and lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake well to combine.    
2. Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wedge and a cucumber slice.     

The Featherington Flirtini   

As the Featherington daughters are looking for husbands during the social season, their mother, the Baroness, tells them to be bold but modest when they flirt with men. She says they should be like the strawberry and thyme flavours in a martini - bold yet delicate.  

Ingredients:   

1. 60 ml strawberry vodka (I used Three Olives Strawberry Vodka)   
2. 60 ml of regular vodka   
3. 30 ml St. Germain elderflower liqueur   
4. Juice of 1 lemon wedge   
5. 2 sprigs of fresh thyme (plus 1 more for garnish)  

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Method:   

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle 1 strawberry. Add ice, strawberry vodka, regular vodka, St. Germain, lemon juice, and 1 sprig of thyme. Shake vigorously to blend and chill.   
2. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with the remaining sprig of thyme.   

Forbidden Love  

This drink is inspired by the forbidden love stories of Bridgerton. Penelope Featherington has a crush on Colin. Anthony Bridgerton falls for Siena, an opera singer, even though it's not allowed.  

Ingredients:  

1. 90-ml gin   
2. 30 ml of fresh lime juice  
3. 30 ml elderflower liqueur  
4. 180 ml brut rosé Champagne  
5. Rose petal ice cubes  

Method:   

1. Add the gin, elderflower liqueur, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds until chilled.  
2. Strain into a glass filled with your homemade rose petal ice cubes.   
3. Top up with rosé champagne and gently stir to combine.  
4. Garnish with a lime wheel or fresh rose petal. Enjoy this light and lovely cocktail!  

I Burn For You  

This drink captures the sizzling chemistry between the Duke of Hastings and his lady love. The drink is a delicious mix of flavours that will excite your taste buds, just like their romance excites your heart. Sip this drink and let the passion of this celebrated couple warm you up!   

Ingredients:   

1. 500 ml Jalapeño Margarita Mix  
2. 125 ml of pineapple juice  
3. 45 ml Tequila  

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Method:  

1. Add the margarita mix, pineapple juice, and tequila to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.  
2. Strain into a margarita glass filled with fresh ice cubes. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a salt rim (optional).  

The Viscount Whiskey Sour Scandal   

This drink is based on Viscount Bridgerton, who had a love affair with Siena Rosso. His mother didn't approve of the relationship. The lemon and lime in the drink make it sour, just like how the affair left a sour feeling for his mother.  

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Ingredients:    

1. 60 ml whiskey   
2. 22 ml of lemon juice   
3. 22 ml simple syrup   
4. 1 maraschino cherry for garnish   
5. 1 orange slice for garnish  

Method:    

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.    
2. Add the whiskey, lemon juice and simple syrup.    
3. Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until chilled.   
4. Strain the cocktail into a rock glass filled with ice.   
5. Garnish with the cherry and orange slices.