Fans of The Devil Wears Prada have waited 20 years for a sequel to the hit comedy-drama that follows an entry-level assistant trying to make it in the fast-moving worlds of media and fashion. Finally, on May 1, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, and Meryl Streep return for The Devil Wears Prada 2 and there’s plenty of hot goss that awaits.
While we wait for our turn to watch the movie on the big screen, we’re taking inspiration from our favorite The Devil Wears Prada characters to mix up a batch of cocktails Runway Magazine would promote. Whether your heart connects with lovable Andy, witty Nigel, ambitious Emily, or imperious Miranda, we have a cocktail to ensure that your night is as luxurious as a Runway Magazine party.
To put together this series of cocktails, we collaborated with Ritual House in Downtown Pittsburgh to feature the five cocktails below on their menus from April 27 to May 3. Plus, the fifth cocktail is one you can only get at their bar. Miranda would love that exclusivity: “Everyone wants to be us, Andrea!”
Cocktails Inspired by The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Andy
We could not be more ecstatic for Andy’s confident transformation in the new film. Our recipe for The Andy (Anne Hathaway) uses bourbon for structure, while Aperol and Amaro Nonino introduce a bittersweet sophistication. Then a final splash of champagne adds a celebratory lift to Andy’s success.
The Short King (AKA The Nigel)
The Short King cocktail channels a refined, expressive, and balanced energy, just like Nigel (or frankly, like Stanley Tucci himself!). Tart pomegranate and fresh lemon create a foundation for Empress 1908 Gin’s botanical depth. Add accents of Luxardo, red vermouth, and a dash of Angostura bitters. You’ll see that this drink has just the right amount of edge.
The Emily
Always one step ahead, Emily (Emily Blunt) thrives in a world where details matter so we’ve made a cocktail she would approve if it came across her desk. Grey Goose Vodka provides a clean base for Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur’s burst of tropical flavors. Fresh lemon sharpens the focus and a bit of bubbly also adds that perfect finish.
18 Karat Espresso Martini (The Miranda)
Miranda, portrayed by Meryl Streep, is elegance, style, power, and precision personified. For a cocktail that follows suit, the 18 Karat Espresso Martini is rich and unapologetically luxurious. The secret here is the combination of coffee liqueur and cold brew concentrate. Gold leaf coffee beans are the ritzy, high-end garnish.
Runway Ready
A lychee and blackberry forward cocktail, the Runway Reader embodies Runway Magazine with its mix of trending flavors. This exclusive cocktail from the Ritual House bar team will be available only for purchase at their establishment April 27 to May 3 as you prepare for the film of the year!
All cocktails above will also be available for purchase at Ritual House from April 27 to May 3 as a part of a collaboration between Ritual House and TABLE Magazine.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Recipes by TABLE Magazine Staff
Photography by Dave Bryce
Special Thank You to the Ritual House Team
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