Alien Theatrical Movie Poster / 20th Century Fox

Alien, the movie that started the once venerable franchise was released in the US on May 25, 1979. This film was the second feature film by director Ridley Scott. It was Sigourney Weaver’s first major role and led to a string of successful films for the actress. The tropes of the series are established in this film and its special effects still hold up over 40 years later.

While we wait for the release of the UAP report, I thought it would be nice to create a theme menu for each of the films excluding the two prequel movies. For each of these movies, I am crafting 6 drinks that reflect each of these films.

A Message from Zeti Reticuli

Highball Glass

• 1 oz Rum
• 1 oz Tequila
• 1 oz Vodka
• 1 oz Whiskey
• 1 Tsp Granulated Sugar
• 2 oz Dr. Pepper

Stir the alcohols into a highball glass. Add sugar and lightly stir. Add ice and soda, then stir three times to cause a swirling stormy look.

The Pilot’s Chair

Martini Glass

• 1.5 oz Gin
• 1 oz White Cranberry Juice
• 0.5 oz Triple Sec
• 0.25 oz Lime Juice

Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass.

Kane’s Horrible Dream

Martini Glass

• 0.5 oz Cherry Brandy
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 0.5 oz Orange Juice
• 1 oz Gin
• 2 dashes of Bitters

Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass.

ENSURE RETURN OF ORGANISM (Non-Alcohol)

Wine Goblet

• Splash of Grenadine
• 4 oz Orange Juice
• 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
• 2 oz Soda Water

Add ingredients to a wine goblet with ice and stir.

Kane’s son

Highball Glass

• 2 oz Kraken Rum
• 0.5 oz Lime Juice
• 5 oz Ginger Beer
• Lime Wedge

Pour juice and rum into an ice-filled highball glass. Fill with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge.

Jonesy’s 9 Lives

Martini Glass

• 1 oz Vodka
• 1 oz White Rum
• 2 oz Orange Juice
• 0.5 oz Simple Syrup

Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass.