Disco Cocktails

40 fun and bright retro recipes for drinks that sum up the upbeat, carefree and vibrant vibe of the 70s disco era. Drinks are defined by an era and each era can also be defined by its most popular cocktails. The late 70s and early 80s were considered by many bartenders to be an iconic time in mixology. The upbeat, carefree and vibrant vibe of the disco era was something that allowed people a momentary reprieve from everyday life, and the fun bright drinks on offer where a huge part of that scene. These so-called ‘disco drinks' are now making a comeback - defined as cocktails that visually interpret and sum up the spirit of that time, they boast fun bright colours, sweet flavours and amusing, sometimes outrageous and blush-inducing names. Familiar classics such as Between the Sheets, Midori Sour, Blue Lagoon and Lychee Martini until recently seen as a bit ‘kitsch’ or passé are attracting a new following from a generation who don’t remember them from the first time round, as well as returning fans as the quality of ingredients used has improved in the intervening decades. So why not embrace the trend. Revisit the iconic drinks you once loved or try fresh new concoctions inspired by this exciting emerging trend. From Murder on the Dancefloor and Soul Train to Thank Funk It’s Friday, these disco-inspired beverages will have you putting on your boogie shoes and throwing some shapes in just a few delicious sips.