I know we have a lot of projects going on right now (Bingo, BabyName Sweepstakes, Boo T-Shirt) but what's one more into the mix? (you'll realise this is a great pun in a second)I declare we create, The Jake Gyllenhaal. That's right, a cocktail named after Jake. Can you picture it? Bars and lounges across the world with slick types ordering a Gyllenhaal. I realise most cocktails are created by bartenders in New York but I myself used to shake, yep, don't spread it around but I make a mean Cheeky Vimto and I reckon most people here aren't too shy of the vodka so let's pool our knowledge to create the next Pelvic Thrust or Flying Tiger!
There may be some issues with using Jake's name in such a way but let's skip right past that for a moment and get started with the alcohol.
I suppose it'll be trial and error but whose ready to raid the drinks cabinet and get with me?
POINTS TO CONSIDER:
- Does it need to be sweet or sour?
- 'Hospitalisation' Strong or 'Maybe I'd Make Out with that Tramp' weak?
- Colour?
- Plumage?
37 comments:
Genuis idea. I don't know anything about making up drinks, but I'll drink just about anything. If someone else comes up with the mixture, I'll shamelessly order it next time I'm in a bar.
well it will have to include GIN !!!
I know you love Gin britpop and I DO as well!
there is a reason I used to call myself GINny.
so anything with Gin, is fine with me!!!
How exciting!!
But do we want a drink that reflects Jake? Or just the most lethal combination of liquer so that after one sip everyone in the room looks like Jake?
Brilliant idea...I need a drink after laughing myself hoarse over the mercedes comments...I second prophecy girl on the no knowledge but completely willing front...and although have to say that anything remotely related to Tom Cruise is abhorrent to me (and most sane people I feel), I think mobilising agents in New York to nag bartenders to 'invent' Jakewatch's drink is the way to go!
We Mediterranean have some grading drinks as Sangría, "Agua de Valencia" or "Kalimotxcho" (that could be renamed Gyllenmotxo). I'm becoming a Gyllenalcoholic, too, Brits, this is more and more dangerous every minute!
Oh me and old Sangria have had some good times.
How about Red Bull as an ingredient - because us mortals need an extra enery boost to keep up with The Gyllenhaal (biking up the Alpe d'Huez, for chrissake)?
a stick and sand
Once, I suggested as a joke that the right drink for those gathered together to celebrate the quality of Jakeness was the Fuzzy Navel. (This was after viewing the results of some teasing photo session, during which Jake had pulled up his shirt to show off his abdominals.)
Based on all the online gossip about Jake, it should be a bifurcated drink with two separate layers.
Why not just vodka with a little vodka?
This thing would work well as a trial and error project so maybe we should just all gather together to try different combinations until we find the right one. It might take a while, but what wouldn't we do for Jake?
Over at Jake's Eyelashes (DCF) we drink the classic "Gyllentonic" .....
Helpful site: BOLS
What colour do we want it?
YES!Perfect idea!Alchool and Gyllenhaal!We should also put a warning..Too much pleasure will kill you!
I'd suggest a combination of chocolate mint liqueur,LOTS of tequilla,a little bit of vodka, some orange slices to calm down after drinking it and Jake to ask you if you want more! Can we do that?
What about Bols "Adam's Apple"? (appropriate cocktail name for Jake):
Serve Short drink (rocks) glass
Recipe:
Build (Pour) & stir
60 mls BOLS Vodka
Top with Freshly pressed apple juice
Fill glass with ice, add vodka and top up with apple juice, then stirr.
I wanna be "drunk" like you, just you, and nobody else but youuu.
You really forget sth-ing very important... ice ice baby! i can bet you'll need to put out the fire... so please mr bartender, ICE!
Lovely little idea... i wanna be drunk like you...
by mr. dalloway ;)
I say we make it blue, like Jake's eyes. Make it manly! And dare I ask we add a companion drink? I haven't thought of the recipe yet.
I'm little bit of indecisived (?) for the moment. First I thought something with pineapple and red as wtbgirl said then I read what Danyelle Dillon said about something blue. Tough decision ;)
There must be gin in it and ideally a spot of tequila to add that Latin something. It should be green - cos that's Jake's favourite colour. But what should make it green? Maybe the glint of a lime or the stick of a celery or a chunk of mint. It should be zesty because Jake is sparkly, not too sweet because Jake is classy. Ideally said debonair mix will be accompanied by a chocolate fondue, hot temperatures, sultry tunes and, most importantly, Jake.
I've been getting a bit carried away since seeing those pics of Shirtless Jake....
I am liking all forthcoming ideas.
Maybe Absolut cos it's Swedish?
Can you tell I bartended my way through college
Me too! We can change the colour to anything we want with Bols!
I'm the worst person when it comes to making drinks and cocktails...!! I'm completely clueless. But I like the idea of Absolut Vodka. :-) Nothing sweet I think, I personally prefer more sour and fresh drinks - after all, my favourite is Mojito.... One of the best drinks I know is "Mojito Passion" (Mojito with passion fruit in it... delicious!). That will have to be my personal Gyllenhaal drink. No 1: I love Mojito. No 2: I have a huge PASSION for Jake! LOL
wtbgirl, I think you invented a purple drink.
Okay screw this whole mixed cocktail man - he needs a 25 yr old Scotch named after him. Intense - to be sipped and savored - aged perfectly - only better with age - strong and the most ethereal after taste. He's a Scotch. When you've had a nice scotch - you can't stop talking about it nor can you quite put your finger on exactly what makes it so dam amazing. It keeps you guessing.
I am thinking dirty thoughts about Play-Doh and putting my finger certain places.
*ahem*
excuse me please ...
I had to quit my night job due to my allergy to leather, and now I sit here for hours, perusing the Jake Watch archives.
I had NO IDEA you could be allergic to leather!
See? It's educational hanging around JakeWatch, you learn something new every day! LOL
Damn job! I miss EVERYTHING! Well, I'm late for this one, I guess. Didn't quite read all the comments, just skimmed through. I know nothing about drinks except how to down 'em but my suggestions for this are along the lines of a strong martini. Oh, and blue for sure. :)
Yeah, bright blue and with Absolut Vodka as a base, for sure! :-)
Blue and sweet.
You know, when terms like "Jake" and "cocktail" are ushered in the same breath, I'm not just pondering about alcoholic beverage recipes...
Anyway...I present to thee my hydration concoction, available in two versions; "street" and "suave". Influences gleaned off of www.idrink.com, www.drinksmixer.com, my affinity for hip-hop, and my poorly stocked hootch hutch.
"The Notorious J.B.G."
Street version:
Ingredients:
4.0 oz Vodka
1.0 oz Blue Raspberry liqueur
Directions:
Place ice in shaker and add all ingredients. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass filled with ice. Garnish with lime wedge for added pucker, and general relieving of vodka after taste. Serve in a highball glass.
For visual appeal, carefully pour or spoon liqueur over vodka in glass, with or without ice. Creates a tornado-esque swirl.
Suave version
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Crown Royal Canadian whisky
1.0 oz Hpnotiq liqueur
1.0 oz Ginger Ale
Directions:
Pour ingredients into a cocktail glass, stir, and serve.
Knock yourself out. Literally. =p
Shake well and strain into cocktail glass filled with ice.
That should have read "highball glass".
Just in! - Jake on East Coast.
I'm guessing visiting Maggie in NY and P's in MV.
NY? Pics? Links?
A great thread, lol! I vote for something blue with Absolut Vodka. And make it lethal... ; D
"The Notorious J.B.G."
I just sat for ages trying to work out what the 'B' was for! God, I'm such a bad stalker some days.
Has anyone tried these out yet??
It has to be sweet. Like Jakey. And it has to make you horney. Also like Jakey :P
I definitely second (third/fourth/nth)Absolut and blue. Is 'Gyllenhaalic' too obvious as a name?
lol we're gyllenhaalics as well as alcoholics!!
what about something zesty like lust, and i like red for the color, then call it The Jack Twist! :P
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