The Eeveelution of Shots (Pokemon shot set)

Ingredients:
Eevee:
1/4 simple syrup
1 oz Bourbon whiskey
dash Angostura bitters
dash Orange bitters

Vaporeon:
3/4 oz Blue Curacao
3/4 oz Vodka

Jolteon:
3/4 oz Limoncello
3/4 citrus Vodka
1/4 tsp sugar to dissolve

Flareon:
1 oz Fire Water (Hot Cinnamon Schnapps)
1/2 oz Bacardi 151 
1 pinch cinnamon

Espeon:
1 oz Hpnotiq
1/2 oz Gin
1/8 oz Grenadine 

Umbreon:
1 oz. Kraken Black Spiced Rum
1/2 oz Coconut rum

Leafeon:
1 oz. Midori
1/2 oz. Light rum
1/3 oz. Gin

Glaceon:
3/4 oz Irish cream
3/4 oz Ice 101 peppermint schnapps 

Directions: All of but two of the shots (Flareon and Glaceon) can be made simply by mixing the ingredients in a shot glass.  For Flareon, layer the Bacardi 151 on top and light on fire.  Sprinkle the pinch of cinnamon over the fire for a cool effect.  For Glaceon, layer the Ice 101 peppermint schnapps on top of the Irish cream.

“Because its genetic makeup is irregular, it quickly changes its form due to a variety of causes.” -Pokedex entry for Eevee in Pokemon Black and White

Drink created and photographed by Eddie Strickland.

gourmetgaming: Love Potion #8.5 (The Sims 2 cocktail)

Ingredients:
8 Raspberries
Crushed Ice
10ml / 0.33oz. Chambord Raspberry Liqueur (Or Raspberry Juice)
50ml / 1.5oz. Raspberry Lemonade
100ml / 3.3oz Champagne (Or Tonic Water)
Top Up with Lychee Juice
Mint Sprigs
Fresh Lemon Juice

Directions: 

1. Crush the raspberries and press them into the bottom of a tall glass then pour the crushed ice on top.
2. Pour in the Chambord, followed by the raspberry lemonade, champagne then top it off with lychee juice. If you do it right you can create an impressive ‘layered’ look to the drink.
3. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a twist of lemon juice.

From the creator, Gourmet Gaming: “Is Valentine’s Day usually a total failure for you? Are you left bitter and alone, ranting about the commercialism and inherent flaws of the day to faceless people on the internet when all you really want is a hug? I know how you feel (I really don’t). If you’re looking to captivate a boy or girl this evening or you simply need someone to play co-op with because sometimes achievements demand you play a game with another person, then this is for you. Allow me to be your Gypsy Matchmaker. One sip of Love Potion #8.5 will ensure love at first sight and will only set you back a meagre §350! Can you really afford to put a price on true love? Fruity, fizzy and optionally intoxicating there’s no better drink to enjoy with the Sim you love this Valentine’s.”

Drink created and photographed by Gourmet Gaming.  For more food and cocktail recipes, check out the blog!

Aerith / Aeris (Final Fantasy VII virgin cocktail)

Ingredients:
3 cl cranberry juice
5 cl apple juice
1 cl lime juice
1.5 cl grenadine
ginger ale 
3 lime wedges 

Directions: Shake first four ingredients and pour over ice.  Fill with ginger ale and garnish with three lime wedges. 

“Then I’ll be going now. I’ll come back when it’s all over.” -Aerith’s last words

Drink created and photographed by Mike Khamphoukeo of Scrollbar.dk.

Angel Island (Sonic the Hedgehog cocktail)

Even Knuckles has to take some vacation time from guarding the Master Emerald.  Mana Bar describes this Sonic cocktail as “Passionfruit Pulp blended with Bombay Sapphire Gin shaken with fresh lemon and gomme syrup, served long then lengthened with a giant splash of chilled soda water.”

Cocktail created by Shay Leighton of Mana Bar.