People: Twilight-Inspired Cocktails

Bartender Jason McGrady of Seattle's Sazerac Restaurant, inside the Hotel Monaco, was so inspired by the series, he mixed up a handful of specialty drinks inspired by Stephanie Meyer's series. 

And there's a local connection. 

McGrady's restaurant is located in the closest major city to Forks, Wash., where the Twilightseries is set, and fans pass through Seattle when they come to take Twilight-themed tours in Forks, he says. 

"One of the most important parts of my job as a bartender is keeping up with what's current and what's hot," McGrady tells PEOPLE. "And in this part of the world, Twilight is definitely hot." 

The bespoke cocktails range from the vodka-based "New Moon" to the gin and lemon-infused "Edward" cocktail, created by bartender Kelly McGilvray, which is pale and sparkly like the skin of the character played by Robert Pattinson. 

Says McGrady: "As a longtime bartender I know it's really about taste. If they didn't taste good no one would order seconds. So after careful research – and tastings – I came up with a few I think might hit the mark for the most avidTwilight fans. 

Interested in tippling some of McGrady's Twilight-themed drinks? 


Find the recipes below:

New Moon

(pictured above) 1 oz. vodka 

1 oz. triple sec 

1 oz. creme de violette 

Stir contents in a shaker and serve up in a martini glass. Garnish with a piece of citrus cut out with a star-shaped cookie cutter. 

The Edward

1 ½ oz. Plymouth gin 

½ oz. Licor 43 

½ oz. Plymouth sloe gin 

½ oz. lemon juice 

Served on the rocks with a lemon twist.

Source: People

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