PRINCE JELLYFISH

CHAPTER ONE

Hunter never had a normal childhood. Growing up during the Great Depression, he lost his father at the age of 14 and his mother drank heavily to grieve her husband’s death. While he may not have begun drinking this early, the soothing quality of chamomile in this cocktail would be the perfect fix that Hunter needed whenever he felt stressed out.

INGREDIENTS

Chamomile / N.I.P Gin / Fernet Hunter / Champagne / Absinthe / Nutmeg

GOD DAMN GATSBY

CHAPTER TWO

We experience some of life’s “biggest firsts” during our teenage years. Most people might not dare to experience some of the things Hunter got up to in his youth. From vandalising property and even spending jail time in high school and missing his own graduation to training to be an aviator, Hunter’s teen years were only the tip of the iceberg of what was to come. With gin being one of the most accessible spirits in the 50’s, this cocktail uses gin as the base and features hints of citrus and rhubarb to represent Hunter’s colourful and mischievous earlier years.

INGREDIENTS

Eco Spirit Gin / Tio Pepe / Mackintosh Whisky / Rhubarb / Seaweed / Citrus

MAD SOCIETY

CHAPTER THREE

During his time in the Air Force, Hunter found interest in writing in newspapers and took on several jobs at publication outlets. He dabbled as a sports editor, a copy boy, and a news reporter, but could never keep his jobs for long; that was until Hunter moved to Brazil in 1960 and secured a job at The Brazil Herald. Capturing the spirit of Brazil, this Cachaça cocktail is a vehicle to the busy and bustling heart of Rio de Janeiro.

INGREDIENTS

Abelha Cachaca / Montelobos Mezcal / St. Germain / Passionfruit / Jalapeno / Coriander

ANITA

CHAPTER FOUR

After moving to California, Hunter not only wrote about, but joined the infamous biker gang Hells Angels. After being kicked out of the gang, he became obsessed with guns and relied heavily on drugs to help him write. He also became entangled in multiple relationships with different women before finally settling down and marrying his wife. Of course, Hunter’s drink of choice paralleled his wild lifestyle, and his daily routine consisted of whisky, orange juice, and a grapefruit. While we don’t recommend this recipe on an everyday basis, it is good to spoil yourself every now and again with a drink like this…

INGREDIENTS

Grapefruit Falernum / Sundays Whisky / Apple Pie Moonshine / Okar / Preserved Orange / Cheese Foam

GONZO

CHAPTER FIVE

Hunter idolised writers like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemmingway so much that he would write out their famous works on the typewriter to learn the writing styles of his favourite authors. Although Hunter’s previous writing was successful, it was when he met Ralph Steadman who introduced him to drugs and opened a whole new world of writing for him which would become Hunter’s trademark, ‘Gonzo Journalism’. If getting buzzed on liquor and marijuana and going skinny dipping in the pool interests you, then channel your inner Hunter with this cocktail full of umami and more importantly, booze.

INGREDIENTS

Green Chartreuse / Madrecuishe / Mr Black / Carrot / Tomato / Umami

RUM DIARY

CHAPTER SIX

Based on his early experiences in Puerto Rico, Hunter wrote The Rum Diary in the 1960s but it was not published until 1998. Similar to his own experience in life, the book’s main character moves to San Juan to write for a major newspaper and faces a tangled love story with jealousy, treachery and alcoholic lust. Experience The Rum Diary in the form of a drink with this rum cocktail served at room temperature, just like how they do it in Puerto Rico.

INGREDIENTS

Matusalem 15 / Clarified Banana / Coconut / Bergamotto / Cocao / Pistachio / Hazelnut Bitters

WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAMS

CHAPTER SEVEN

It goes without saying that Hunter’s lifestyle choices were not the healthiest. He would drink and take copious amounts of drugs every single time he wrote. For any other person, this would have been extremely tough, but for Hunter, this worked like a charm to get his inspiration and creative juices going. Overload your tastebuds with this concoction of ingredients that’ll make you feel like you’re on one of Hunter’s daily buzzes.

INGREDIENTS

Hennessy VSOP / Fernet Branca / Maraschino / Lapsang Souchong Tea / Pandan Strawberry

FEAR AND LOATHING

CHAPTER EIGHT

From two trips in 1971 came the brainchild of Hunter’s experiences in Nevada, titled Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Blending fact and fiction to reflect Hunter’s trademark ‘Gonzo Journalism’ along with mentions of illicit drug use and retrospective views of the 1960’s, it is one of Hunter’s most famous books and was also later adapted to film in 1998. Throw back a Singapore Sling with a shot of mezcal, topped with beer foam, just like how it’s done in the novel.

INGREDIENTS

Carbonated Sling / Berries / Pilsner / Smoke

HELLS ANGELS

CHAPTER NINE

Providing us with a closer look into one of the most secretive and dangerous gangs in the world, Hunter joined Hells Angels and wrote a book about his experiences with the motorcycle club. Not only was the book meticulous in detail about the lawlessness of the Hells Angels, it also launched Hunter’s career into the eyes of the general public. Bikers were always drinking Budweisers after a long day of riding, so we took their drink of choice and incorporated it into a cocktail that appeals to all, even for someone belonging to the most dangerous biker gang.

INGREDIENTS

American Lager / Local Farm Plum Honey / Clear Corn / Macchu Pisco / Spiced Coffee / Milk / Citrus

CURSE OF LONO

CHAPTER TEN

Who doesn’t wish that they could turn traveling for business into leisure? Hunter certainly did while writing The Curse of Lono. Aside from putting his own gonzo flair in his covering of the Honolulu Marathon, Hunter had his own God-like moment, or rather, ‘Lono-moment’ after catching a huge marlin while fishing, before beating it to death with a Samoan war club. Savour this tiki cocktail that will make you feel like a Hawaiian God.

INGREDIENTS

Palo Santo / Jose Cuervo Tequila / Campari / Sherry / Cumin / Pink Guava / Kefir / Eucalyptus

BETTER THAN SEX

CHAPTER ELEVEN

The title Better than Sex is definitely an attention-grabber, but the contents of this book is far from what the title implies. Aside from sharing his reactions to Bill Clinton’s election in 1992, we also learn more about Hunter’s brief (albeit unsuccessful) experience in politics when he ran for sheriff in Pitkin County, Colorado. We created this cocktail that crushed expectations and is more than meets the eye.

INGREDIENTS

Salted Caramel / Ezra Brooks 7 Years / Amaro / Montenegro / Ancho Reyes / Lecithin

THE WAR ROOM

CHAPTER TWELVE

Everything Hunter did was Gonzo, even up until his death, with his funeral resembling more of a wild festival than a sombre occasion. Hunter’s writing room was left untouched and transformed into a museum for his fans. He famously wrote “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!”. We’ve put all of Hunter’s favourite drinks into one cocktail to combine all of his wild experiences that made up his life, all from a single sip.

INGREDIENTS

Woodford Reserve / Ardbeg 10 / Mixed Herbs / Chocolate / London Essence Tonic