35 min

Michael Keaton's Ghostly Genius: Beetlejuice (1988‪)‬ Cocktails and Classics

    • Film Reviews

Prepare to raise your glass to the afterlife! This week on Cocktails & Classics, Dylan and Cameron delve into the iconic 1988 Tim Burton film, Beetlejuice. Brace yourself for laughs, screams, and maybe even a sandworm as we dissect this darkly comedic masterpiece.

** Spooky Topics We'll Uncover:**


Keaton's Chaotic Genius: Did you know Michael Keaton ad-libbed 90% of his lines? We explore his improvisational brilliance and how it brought Beetlejuice to life.
Hawaiian Haunts: Is the rumored sequel actually happening in Paradise? We uncover the mysterious whispers and speculate on what a Beetlejuice beach vacation might look like.
All-Star Spectacle: From Winona Ryder and Alec Baldwin to Geena Davis and Catherine O'Hara, Beetlejuice boasts an A-list cast. We celebrate their performances and the chemistry that made this film a cult classic.

** But wait, there's more!** We've conjured up a chillingly delicious Beetlejuice cocktail recipe to add some spooky fun to your listening experience. Gather your ingredients and get ready to mix a concoction worthy of the netherworld!

Beetlejuice Cocktail Recipe:


1 oz vodka (Caskers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
0.5 oz melon liqueur
0.5 oz raspberry liqueur ⁠(Caskers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
0.5 oz blue curaçao
2 oz sweet and sour mix
1 oz cranberry juice

Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a sandworm (optional, but highly encouraged!).

Raise a toast to Beetlejuice and join us for this spine-tingling episode of Cocktails & Classics! Don't forget to subscribe for more cinematic cocktail adventures, and share your own Beetlejuice memories with us on social media.



Support the show:

This week's episode is sponsored by Liquid I.V: Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link, ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zen.ai/cocktailsclassics⁠⁠⁠⁠ to save 20% off anything you order, and use code "Cocktailsandclassics" at checkout.



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Prepare to raise your glass to the afterlife! This week on Cocktails & Classics, Dylan and Cameron delve into the iconic 1988 Tim Burton film, Beetlejuice. Brace yourself for laughs, screams, and maybe even a sandworm as we dissect this darkly comedic masterpiece.

** Spooky Topics We'll Uncover:**


Keaton's Chaotic Genius: Did you know Michael Keaton ad-libbed 90% of his lines? We explore his improvisational brilliance and how it brought Beetlejuice to life.
Hawaiian Haunts: Is the rumored sequel actually happening in Paradise? We uncover the mysterious whispers and speculate on what a Beetlejuice beach vacation might look like.
All-Star Spectacle: From Winona Ryder and Alec Baldwin to Geena Davis and Catherine O'Hara, Beetlejuice boasts an A-list cast. We celebrate their performances and the chemistry that made this film a cult classic.

** But wait, there's more!** We've conjured up a chillingly delicious Beetlejuice cocktail recipe to add some spooky fun to your listening experience. Gather your ingredients and get ready to mix a concoction worthy of the netherworld!

Beetlejuice Cocktail Recipe:


1 oz vodka (Caskers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
0.5 oz melon liqueur
0.5 oz raspberry liqueur ⁠(Caskers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
0.5 oz blue curaçao
2 oz sweet and sour mix
1 oz cranberry juice

Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a sandworm (optional, but highly encouraged!).

Raise a toast to Beetlejuice and join us for this spine-tingling episode of Cocktails & Classics! Don't forget to subscribe for more cinematic cocktail adventures, and share your own Beetlejuice memories with us on social media.



Support the show:

This week's episode is sponsored by Liquid I.V: Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link, ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zen.ai/cocktailsclassics⁠⁠⁠⁠ to save 20% off anything you order, and use code "Cocktailsandclassics" at checkout.



⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Website⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Letterboxd List⁠

35 min