The Director's Cut
A vibrant, non-alcoholic fizz capturing the creative assembly behind the scenes of Squid Game. This layered masterpiece blends magenta dragon fruit, deep blueberry, and soft peach, representing the fusion of bold set design and nuanced character development brought to life by the director's vision.
Ingredients
- 4-5 cubes Fresh Pink Dragon Fruit
- 8-10 berries Fresh Blueberries
- 3 oz (90ml) Peach Nectar
- 1/2 oz (15ml) Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 oz (60ml), to top Sparkling Water or Club Soda
- For shaking and serving Ice Cubes
- For garnish Dragon Fruit Slice and Blueberries
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the dragon fruit cubes and blueberries to release their juices and vibrant colors. This represents the raw, foundational ideas.
- Add the peach nectar, fresh lime juice, and a generous amount of ice to the shaker.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. This energetic mix symbolizes the collaborative process of bringing the story to life.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass (like a highball) filled with fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling water for a creative effervescence.
- Garnish with a thin slice of dragon fruit on the rim and a few fresh blueberries dropped into the drink.
Inspiration
This mocktail is inspired by the 'making of' documentary for Squid Game S2. Instead of focusing on the grim games, it celebrates the creative process. The dragon fruit represents the show's iconic pink-hued art design, the blueberries symbolize the 'blueprints' and technical planning, and the sweet peach nectar embodies the human stories of the cast and crew. The final drink is a bright, complex, and layered creation, much like the process of directing a world-renowned series.