End of May Theater Cocktails

Our resident theater mixologist, John Middleton, designs a fresh batch of cocktails to accompany current local productions. -------- The Hollow Presented by Theatre in the Round Apparently, when Agatha Christie adapted her novel The Hollow into a play, she got rid of Hercule Poirot. She never liked him and felt his inclusion in this story was a mistake. I, however, do like him. Belgian Coffee 1 part Elixir d'Anvers 5 parts strong black coffee Whipped cream to top Pour the elixir into a warmed coffee cup, fill with coffee and top with whipped cream. If you don't have Elixir d'Anvers, and who does, substitute Galliano, which is similar, or creme de cacao, because Poirot loved a cup of cocoa, so it's okay. -------- Crimes of the Heart Presented by Bloomington Civic Theatre Crimes of the Heart is set in Hazelhurst, Mississippi - home of Robert Johnson, legendary bluesman and granddaddy of rock and roll. The Hellhound Pour a little-too-much Devil's Cut or other not-very-expensive-bourbon into a not-quite-clean glass. Add a drop or two of hot pepper sauce. Enjoy while crying a little. -------- Standing on Ceremony: THe Gay Marriage Plays Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust Gay Marriage Kir Royale 1 part creme de cassis 5 parts champagne Pour the creme de cassis into a chilled champagne flute and top with champagne. How is this different than a "traditional" Kir Royale? Well, in practical terms, there's no difference at all. But if this version of the Kir Royale gains acceptance, than the sanctity of traditional Kir Royale will be compromised and eventually, young people may stop believing in Kir Royale at all. Once that happens, we'll have children being raised in households with no clear idea of what a Kir Royale is and they will grow up to be mean, self-absorbed assholes instead of the generous, loving adults I encounter every day on our highways, in our supermarkets and at Walgreens.