Taylor Swift has undoubtedly made an impact in many areas of my life, but the food and bev scene is one I'd never thought would get a total Swiftie makeover. After this summer's Eras tour shenanigans, I started to see tons of Taylor-inspired foodie tidbits pop up. Fans revived her iconic chai cookie recipe (extreme yum, BTW), her Milk Bar birthday cake went viral, and reporters began meticulously tracking down her most-visited restaurants.
In the vein of shaking it off up, I present 18 gorgeous Taylor Swift cocktails that draw inspiration from her music and her favorite bar orders. Prepare to be enchanted by some Taylor Swift cocktails that are perfect for your The Tortured Poets Department listening party!
French Blonde
The French Blonde was Taylor's "drink of choice" in a recent night out with some girlfriends and wives of Kansas City Chiefs players. This underrated cocktail features floral and botanical notes with a nice hint of sweetness. To make it, shake 1 oz Bombay Sapphire Gin, 0.75 oz St. Germain, 0.5 oz Lillet Blanc, 1.5 oz fresh strained grapefruit juice, and 1 dash lemon bitters over ice, then strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a grapefruit twist! (via Rye Leawood in Kansas City)
Lavender Haze French Blonde
For a French Blonde with more of a "Lavender Haze" twist, this floral, citrus-y recipe will be your go-to. To make it (serves 2), shake 2 oz purple gin, 2 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur, 2 oz Lillet Blanc, 4 oz Natalie's Grapefruit Juice, and 4 dashes lemon bitters over ice. Then, strain equally into two glasses and garnish with a lemon wedge and edible glitter! (via Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company)
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The Tortured Tequila Department
The mysterious color of this Taylor Swift cocktail taps into the melancholy energy of her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department. The dark red is actually from beets, which provide each sip with a nuanced flavor, and it's sooo good! To make it, combine 2 oz Mi Campo Blanco, 1 ½ oz fresh beet juice, ½ oz triple sec, ¾ oz fresh squeezed lime, and ¾ oz agave nectar in a shaker and shake over ice. Strain into an iced glass and garnish with lime before taking a swig. (via Mi Campo Tequila)
This cocktail commemorates TTPD with a kick of caffeine – perfect for keeping you and your gals awake during your album listening party on release night. Rock your best red lip to go along with it! To make these Taylor Swift cocktails, shake 1 ½ oz Cuervo Tradicional® Cristalino Tequila, ½ oz coffee liqueur, ¼ oz simple syrup, and 3 oz cold brew or espresso over ice. Strain into a Collins glass and garnish with a small red pepper! (via Cuervo)
This sweet-yet-tart refreshment celebrates the Lover era with such easy ingredients. To make it, combine 1.5 oz Warner's Rhubarb Gin, .5 oz lime juice, .25 oz ginger liqueur, and 1.5 oz cranberry juice in a glass with some ice. Then, top it all off with soda water and a fresh slice of rhubarb and sugar! (via Warner's Distillery)
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Diet Coke & Vodka
Tay confessed to her favorite mixed drink when she was featured in Vogue's questions series back in 2016: a diet coke & vodka. We love a simple cocktail recipe, and we will be channeling her 7-years-ago self with this combo.
Once you take a sip of this Taylor Swift cocktail, it's sure to be a "Love Story." The name of this drink references the song's lyrics, but the rose and rhubarb notes are what really speak to its sweetness.
To make it, add 1.5 oz Warner's Rhubarb Gin and 6oz Fentiman's Rose Lemonade to a glass with ice, then garnish with a whole strawberry to transport yourself to a balcony in summer air. (via Warner's Distillery)
Miss Swift single-handedly brought back the Cosmopolitan earlier this year after she was spotted sipping down a few on a dinner date with Zoë Kravitz. 👀 You can make her made-famous drink order at home with some high-quality vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice, cranberry juice, and a sweetener of your choice. (via Mixop)
This tequila-based Taylor Swift cocktail references "You Are In Love" from 1989 (Taylor's Version) in the tastiest, most caffeinated way. Similar to an espresso martini, you'll need some espresso liqueur to shake it off – I mean, up.
Stir 1 oz Casa Azul Organic Reposado, 1 oz bourbon, 1 oz espresso liqueur, and 2 dashes of Xocolatl Mole Bitters over ice before straining the mixture into a coupe glass and garnishing with chocolate shavings. (via Casa Azul Tequila)
A typical Sidecar cocktail combines cognac, cointreau, and fresh lemon juice for a super simple yet effective sipper. Garnish your drink with sugar and a lemon twist to complete this total shotgun shot to the heart. (via Culinary Hill)
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Taylorita
This sipper is sour at first, but sweet at the finish. Just like Tay's unexpected album announcements and performances, this tequila-based drink will keep you on your toes. To make it, muddle a handful of kumquats and a couple jalapeño slices in the bottom of a shaker with a squeeze of lime. Next, add 0.5 oz agave nectar, 1 oz orange liqueur, and 2 oz Mi Campo Reposado. Shake it all together, then strain into a salt-rimmed glass with ice. Finish with a splash of soda water, and get ready for some serious yum. (viaMi Campo Tequila)
Blonde Americana Cantarito
This bubbly, fruity drink features classic flavors that never go out of style, so it's the perfect sip to enjoy year-round! To make it, rim a highball glass with Tajín. Stir 2 oz Cuervo Tradicional® Reposado Tequila, 1 oz orange juice, ¾ oz grapefruit juice, and ¾ oz lime juice with ice. Top it all off with a nice splash of grapefruit soda or even some bubbly. Either way, there's won't be any "Champagne Problems" with this drink! (via Cuervo)
Explicitly mentioned in "Getaway Car," the Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail that can't be beat. It's made with whiskey to pack a real punch – nothin' good starts with this glass! (via Culinary Hill)
To drink to Red (Taylor's Version), sip on this Lemon Drop! It's made with 1.5 oz Warner's Raspberry Gin, .75 oz lemon juice, and .25 oz simple syrup. Shake it well and double-strain the drink into a coupe glass with ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint, and you'll be loving this cocktail all too well. (via Warner's Distillery)
An alcoholic homage to "This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things," this Taylor Swift cocktail features some real bold flavors. To make it, stir 2 oz Casa Azul Organic Blanco, .75 oz Fino Sherry, 2 dashes Xocolatl Mole Bitters, and 2 dashes black walnut bitters over ice, then strain into a lowball glass over a large ice cube. Garnish it with a Luxardo cherry and an orange twist! (via Casa Azul Tequila)
Drink your sweet tea in the summer from Swift's track, "seven" alongside some Prosecco to really immerse yourself in the world of folklore. (via Vanilla and Bean)
Even if you don't have your own "London Boy," this fruity drink will draw out your best American smile. 😉 To make it, shake 2 oz Casa Azul Organic Blanco, 1.5 oz hibiscus tea, 1 oz lime juice, .75 oz agave nectar, and a bar spoon of rosewater over ice. Strain into a rocks glass, then garnish with edible flowers and a lime slice! (via Casa Azul Tequila)
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