Drink the Movies

About Drink the Movies

Welcome to Drink the Movies! We're a podcast where each week we mix up a themed cocktail and have a chat about the movie that inspired it! Plus check out our weekly Lobby Bar episodes for a bonus cocktail, and movie chat!

Publisher

Brian and Michaela

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Nov 2020

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

597 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   291 - Carrie (1976) & the Prom Queen Cocktail

   Step into the gym for the most explosive and iconic night in high school horror history this week on Drink the Movies as we explore the 1976 classic, Carrie! We break down Carrie White’s tragic social isolation, Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie’s unforgettable performances, the telekinetic climax, and Brian De Palma's masterful use of split-screen suspense. To match the crimson spectacle and bittersweet nightmare of the ultimate high school dance, we are shaking up a silky, striking custom cocktail: The Prom Queen. Put on your corsage, watch the bucket overhead, and join us as we raise a glass to a night you'll never forget! In This Episode, We Explore: Brian De Palma’s signature visual language, split-screen techniques, and slow-burn tension building The tragic themes of adolescent isolation, religious extremism, and Stephen King’s breakout narrative Behind-the-scenes stories from the legendary prom sequence and its lasting impact on modern horror Featured Cocktail Recipe: The Prom Queen 2 oz Vodka 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 0.5 oz Strawberry Syrup (for that signature crimson drizzle) 0.5 oz Egg White Instructions: Drizzle the inside walls of a chilled coupe or cocktail glass with a little extra strawberry syrup for a dramatic "blood-draped" effect. Add all ingredients into a shaker tin and dry shake (without ice) to emulsify the egg white. Add ice to the tin and shake vigorously until well-chilled. Strain carefully into your prepared glass. Join the Community:Love film and mixology? Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, and visit our website to explore our complete archive of movie-inspired cocktail recipes.

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Candy Corn Cocktails, Wildwood, Klara & the Sun, & Clayface in The Lobby Bar! October 19, 2026

   Pour a candy corn layered cocktail and join us in The Lobby Bar as we preview the upcoming stop-motion feature Wildwood, the sci-fi drama Klara & the Sun, and the comic book horror adaptation Clayface. Tune in for movie reviews, cocktail recipes, and pop-culture discussions! Inside the Episode: The Drink: Candy Corn Layered Cocktail. The Animated Feature: Wildwood. The Sci-Fi Drama: Klara & the Sun. The Horror Feature: Clayface. www.patreon.com/drinkthemovies (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fdrinkthemovies)www.drinkthemovies.com (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drinkthemovies.com) Please Drink Responsibly

3. 

   15 Oct 2026

   290 - Pan's Labyrinth & the Don't Eat the Grapes Cocktail *Video Episode*

   Step into the dark, fantastical realm of Guillermo del Toro’s haunting masterpiece on Episode 290 of Drink the Movies as we explore Pan's Labyrinth. We break down the bittersweet interplay of brutal reality and fairy-tale terror, Doug Jones’s stunning creature performances, and Ofelia's tests of innocence in the face of tyranny. To capture the smoky, sinister temptation of the Pale Man's banquet, we are shaking up a complex, earthy custom cocktail: Don't Eat the Grapes. Mind the hourglass, choose your path carefully, and join us as we raise a glass to the power of imagination in the dark! In This Episode, We Explore: Guillermo del Toro’s masterclass in combining dark fairy-tale symbolism with political fascism Visual storytelling, practical creature effects, and the iconic terror of the Pale Man sequence Character motivations, the tragedy of choice, and the ambiguous ending of Ofelia's journey Featured Cocktail Recipe: Don't Eat the Grapes 1.5 oz Mezcal 0.75 oz Amaretto 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice 1 oz Pineapple Juice 2 Dashes Bitters Garnish: Fresh grapes (just don't eat them off the banquet table!) Instructions: Add all ingredients to a shaker tin filled with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled, then strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with fresh grapes. Join the Community:Love film and mixology? Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, and visit our website to explore our complete archive of movie-inspired cocktail recipes.

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YouTube views

75,712

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 84 / 100

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Quality

86

Social presence

91

YouTube

76

Engagement

82

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