A Dash of Cinema’s Forget Me Not Cocktail
What does Dracula, Hawaii, unexpected breakups, and new romance have in common? One very funny romantic comedy, Forgetting Sarah Marshall. This 2008 rom-com, complete with a hilarious cast of characters and gorgeous scenery, is about the break-up between Peter (Jason Segel) and his famous television star girlfriend Sarah (Kristen Bell). When Sarah breaks up with Peter, he takes a vacation to Hawaii to heal. Unbeknownst to him, Sarah and her new boyfriend are also taking a trip to Hawaii and staying at the same resort. Cue hilarity and a rollercoaster of emotions.
In this Forget Me Not, Sarah Marshall cocktail, the flavors of rum, grapefruit, and Elderflower liqueur are each distinguishable: the rum hits first, followed by the sweetness of the Elderflower, and finishes with a zing of grapefruit. The pineapple is initially subtle, but over the course of drinking this cocktail, its fruitiness comes to the forefront. Ultimately, the flavors meld together into a smooth and tropical sip.
Whether you’re enjoying a cocktail on the beach (or wishing you were on one) or enjoying a beverage from your couch and escaping to tropical destinations vicariously through movies, this movie and cocktail pairing is sure to be unforgettable.
Forget Me Not, Sarah Marshall Cocktail
2 oz. rum
1 oz. Elderflower liqueur
2 oz. grapefruit juice
1-2 cubes pineapple juice
(Optional) Mint and grapefruit for garnish
Makes 1 cocktail
Tools: Mixing glass, cocktail strainer, spoon
Method
1. Add all ingredients to the mixing glass.
2. Add ice.
3. Mix with a spoon to chill liquid.
4. Add pineapple ice cube(s) to your drinking glass.
5. Then, using the cocktail strainer, pour liquid into the glass.
6. Garnish with optional mint and grapefruit.