Michael Keaton's Ghostly Genius: Beetlejuice (1988)

Cocktails and Classics

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.

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