Barbenheimer is so 2023, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t have a perfectly pink summer.
On May 13, Barbie: The Official Cocktail Book hits shelves, and lovers of the iconic Mattel doll can whip up cocktails (and mocktails!) inspired by Barbie and all her pals, including drinks that pay homage to Skipper, Ken, and even Allan.
Written by Ginny Landt, the book leans hard into Barbie-core with 50 drink recipes that are paired with various Barbie dolls and iconic looks from her 60-plus-year history.
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Entertainment Weekly can exclusively share three recipes from the forthcoming book below. Whether your job is just beach or you control the railways and the flow of commerce, go forth and get ready to elevate your mojo dojo menu beyond brewskis with the boys.
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The Debut cocktail from ‘Barbie: The Official Cocktail Book’
THE DEBUT
Barbie first launched at the American International Toy Fair in 1959 as a glamorous “Teen Age Fashion Model.” For her first of over 250 careers, Barbie was dressed in her black-and-white striped swimsuit with a bold red lip, a departure from the baby dolls of the time. This mocktail pays tribute to one of her most iconic looks.
EQUIPMENT
ROCKS GLASS
SHAKER
STRAINER
RECIPE
CHOCOLATE SYRUP
4 OZ MILK
1 OZ HEAVY CREAM
½ OZ SIMPLE SYRUP
¼ TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT
PINCH OF SALT
OPTIONAL GARNISH: MARASCHINO CHERRY
Using a chocolate syrup bottle, draw circles of chocolate syrup on the inside of a rocks glass. Shake milk, cream, simple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt with ice until chilled. Strain into the rocks glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
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The Ken Collins from ‘Barbie: The Official Cocktail Book’
KEN COLLINS
Since 1961, Ken Carson has been accompanying Barbie on all sorts of adventures — from fun beach days Rollerblading in Malibu, to dazzling dream trips on shimmering ski slopes — they always have a great time together! Nowadays he’s passionate about all things beach related — surfing, sailing, training to be a lifeguard, and maybe even becoming a marine biologist. Ken is reliable and refreshing, just like this riff on the Tom Collins.
EQUIPMENT
SHAKER
STRAINER
COLLINS GLASS
RECIPE
1 ½ OZ AMERICAN GIN
½ OZ VODKA
¼ OZ TRIPLE SEC
½ OZ SIMPLE SYRUP
¾ OZ LEMON JUICE
SELTZER TO TOP
OPTIONAL GARNISH: LEMON TWIST
Shake gin, vodka, triple sec, simple syrup, and lemon juice with ice until chilled. Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice, top with seltzer, and garnish with a lemon twist.
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Think Pink Margarita from ‘Barbie: The Official Cocktail Book’
THINK PINK MARGARITA
This vibrant twist on the classic margarita brings a pop of color with hibiscus tea. The best part is, you choose your favorite way to think pink: add it to the shaker for a bold color throughout or pour the cooled tea on top after mixing the tequila, triple sec, lime, and simple syrup for a fun layered effect!
EQUIPMENT
ROCKS GLASS
SHAKER
STRAINER
RECIPE
2 OZ TEQUILA
½ OZ TRIPLE SEC
1 OZ LIME JUICE
¾ OZ SIMPLE SYRUP
½ OZ HIBISCUS TEA (PAGE 7), COOLED
OPTIONAL GARNISH: SALT, LIME WEDGE
Rim a rocks glass with salt and fill it with ice. Shake tequila, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, and hibiscus tea with ice and strain into the rocks glass. Garnish with a wedge of lime.
MAKE IT A MOCKTAIL
Replace the tequila and triple sec with a cooled tea.
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