FLASH GORDON
1 ½ ounce
gin
1 ½ ounce
Sprite
1 ½ ounce
lemonade or lemon soda
Flash….
Ahhh, King of the Impossible!
The band
Queen sung those words in the theme song for the 1980 film called Flash Gordon. One look at the movie and
you will immediately recognize the early 80s. It’s about a football star who turns
into a superhero after his airplane crashes with a meteor. It’s a great example
of a “campy” film.
I’m a big
admirer of campy films done right, and after tonight, I’m also an admirer of
the FLASH GORDON cocktail. It certainly can be made in a flash. Just put equal
parts gin, Sprite and lemonade or, better yet, lemon soda, into a tall cocktail
glass. Then add some crushed ice, a slice of lime and stir well before serving.
You’ll find that the cocktail is light and crisp. One of my standard cocktails
when I can’t think of anything else is a Sprite and vodka, but the FLASH GORDON
has changed that. Sometimes, when it’s hot or I feel like something with more
taste, dry and flowery gin is just what I need. When that happens, I’ll order a
FLASH GORDON and suggest you do the same. It makes a great companion for a Thursday
night football game, a campy film or any activity with a bottle of good gin
nearby.
Drink Up^
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