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Whether you’re a child of the ’80s who grew up watching Ghostbusters or caught up with the rest of humanity years later, there’s no denying the charm of Pete Venkman and the boys. With Ghostbusters: Afterlife connecting back to the first film from 1984, as well as a tribute to the late Harold Ramis, this is the first time we’re seeing the boys in gray slug it out in more than 30 years since their mixed-reviewed sequel in 1989.
And nothing goes better with nostalgia with a delightful vodka cocktail, and who better to mix up some Ghostbuster-themed drinks than OG (Original Ghostbuster), Dan Aykroyd, himself? It’s slime time we celebrate this soon-to-be classic by enjoying a few spectre-inspired cocktails made with Aykroyd’s award-winning Crystal Head Vodka, an uncompromising craft elixir for the creative spirit made with only the best of those Canadian waters.
Enjoy these seven spooky cocktails featuring Crystal Head Vodka, our pal Slimer, the river of slime and the possible return of Gozer the Destroyer. Head to see Ghostbusters: Afterlife in theaters and IMAX on Friday, November 19.
The Triumphant Return of Bill Murray’s Dr. Venkman in the New Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters cocktails
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Basil Melon Smash.
1 oz. Crystal Head Vodka
1⁄2 oz. Melon Liqueur
3⁄4 oz. Simple Syrup
2 tsp. Lemon Juice
3 tsp. Lime Juice
5 Basil Leaves
Directions: In a cocktail shaker, combine all the ingredients and gently muddle. Add ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a basil leaf.
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Gozer The Destroyer.
1 oz. Crystal Head Onyx
2 oz. Grapefruit Juice
4 oz. Guava Gose Beer
1⁄2 oz. Vanilla Syrup
5-6 Fresh Basil Leaves
Directions: Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and gently muddle. Add ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Double strain into a Collins glass with a salted rim and ice. Garnish with a fresh basil crown.
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Psychomagnotheric Sour.
1 1⁄2 oz. Crystal Head Aurora
1 oz. Guava Juice
1 oz. Pama Pomegranate Liqueur
3⁄4 oz. Lime Juice
1 Egg White
Lemon Peel
Directions: Add egg white to a shaker without ice and shake for 30 seconds. Then combine the remaining ingredients into the shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain the contents into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a lemon peel.
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Shapeshifter.
2 oz. Crystal Head Aurora
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
2 oz. Red Cranberry Juice
1 Egg White
2-3 Pineapple Cubes
Pinch of Butterfly Pea Powder
Fresh Rosemary Sprig
Directions: Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Remove ice and shake again for another 10 seconds. Double strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a torched fresh rosemary sprig.
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Slimer's Revenge.
2 oz. Crystal Head Onyx
1 1⁄2 oz. Pineapple Juice
3⁄4 oz. Lemon Juice
3⁄4 oz. Honey Simple Syrup
1 tsp. Matcha Powder Fresh Mint Sprig
Directions: Combine all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain over ice in a Collins glass. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
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Stay Puft.
2 oz. Crystal Head Vodka
1 tsp. Marshmallow Syrup
4 Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream
1 Marshmallow
Sprinkle of Sea Salt
Directions: Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend. Pour into a glass. Garnish with a marshmallow and a sprinkle of sea salt.
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The Mean Green Ghost.
1 oz. Crystal Head Onyx
1 oz. Midori Melon Liqueur
1⁄2 oz. Simple Syrup
1⁄2 oz. Lemon Juice
1⁄2 oz. Egg White
Directions: Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake over ice for 10-15 seconds. Remove the ice and shake again for 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled Nick + Nora glass.
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