Dooooo doooo deee dooo do doooooo!!! Budd aba budda ba baaaa!!! < —- (that’s me singing The X-Files intro!)
One of the first sci-fi genres I was introduced to was the X-Files. It seriously terrified me, and all the complex and governmental intrigue plot point went waaaay over my head at the time (I was only 8 years old when the pilot came out!) but it has always stuck with me as a creepy cool show that was fun to geek out over with friends at conventions!
The hubby and I are currently re-watching the series from the very start, and I decided to start making some fun recipes and cocktails inspired from some of our favorite series. (Making these book, movie and show inspired recipes used to be a hobby of mine long before I had this blog!)
So lo and behold!! My very first X-Files inspired cocktail, The Spooky Mulder!
This cocktail was inspired off of the Pilot episode of Season 1, where we first become acquainted with Mulders nickname:
FBI AGENT: Are you familiar with an agent named Fox Mulder?
SCULLY: Yes, I am.
FBI AGENT: How so?
SCULLY: By reputation. He’s an Oxford educated Psychologist, who wrote a monograph on serial killers and the occult, that helped to catch Monty Props in 1988. Generally thought of as the best analyst in the violent crimes section. He had a nickname at the academy… Spooky Mulder.
The nickname Spooky Mulder pops up again and again throughout the series, with some especially memorable exchanges in the early episodes of the first season:
MULDER: So why didn’t they ask me?
SCULLY: They’re friends of mine from the academy, I’m sure they just felt more comfortable talking to me.
MULDER: Why would I make them so uncomfortable?
SCULLY: It probably has to do with your reputation.
MULDER: Reputation? I have a reputation?
SCULLY: Mulder, look. Colton plays by the book and you don’t. They feel your methods, your theories are…
MULDER: Spooky? Do you think I’m spooky?
I made this drink as a variation on a classic Dark ‘N’ Stormy – a highball cocktail invented in Bermuda just after World War I, made with dark rum and ginger beer.
In the United States, the name “Dark ‘N Stormy” is a trademark of Gosling Brothers Ltd of Bermuda. This means that in the US, legally to be called a Dark ‘N Stormy the drink must be made with Gosling Black Seal rum and ginger beer.
There are many wonderful variations on this tasty classic, but I thought I would try my hand at tweaking my own!
I chose to go with a variation on a Dark n Stormy because I liked that the dark rum float on the top gave the drink a spooky, mysterious and dark appearance, while the ginger beer gives it a light and sweet and approachable appearance underneath. I think it’s a perfect visual analogy of the character of Fox Mulder (although my husband says I am overthinking things, haha!)
Anyhoo, check it out and let me know what YOU think!
The Spooky Mulder Cocktail
½ cup ginger beer
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons black spiced rum
5-6 dashes of bitters
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Pour in the ginger beer and lemon juice. Float the rum by pouring the rum over the top of an upside down spoon. Add the dashes of bitters on top, and serve!
What a great idea! I must start rewatching this series again. I used to love it and it was all that everyone could talk about the next day!
Yeah, we are kind of addicted all over again right now.. we get so impatient because it is hard to watch with the kids around!!
I would like to try this cocktail!!!
Happy holidays beauty!
Kisses, Paola.
You should!! It is soooooo good!
i would like to drink it;D
Give it a try!!
This must taste delicious. Happy Holidays. xx
Nina
Nina’s Style Bloga
Happy Holidays to you too Nina! Thanks for stopping by my blog! <3
Such fun and interesting idea fo a cocktail!
Definitely to try! 😀
xxx
S
If you do give it a try, be sure to let me know what you think!
I grew up watching The X Files and have re-watched it several times in my life 😀 I started watching it secretly when I was around 10 perhaps? It scared me to bits, but at the same time it was so exciting 😀
I love the cocktail idea. Gonna bookmark this for a geeky girls night in the future 😀
I dont know if you have Netflix, but it is currently on there! (That is where hubby and I have been watching it!) LOVE the idea of a geeky girls night!!!
Sounds like a really fun drink!
It is so fun and tasty! We are quite smitten with it right now!
I am always up for a good cocktail, this one looks so good and great inspiration. Did you see the new season yet or waititng to see them all first?
I have not, actually!!! Waiting to catch up first… I just kind of forgot HOW MANY old episodes there were, lol!
I’ll keep this recipe in my mind, sounds like great drink 🙂 Hope you had amazing Christmas, dear 🙂
I did, it just keeps getting better and better each year with these little kiddos! <3
I sure could use that drink right about now! (lol) I watched the X-Files for a long time and loved that it was so creative and sort of spooky in a tiny way. It’s good that you can watch them all at one time. Hope your day is going well! Hugs…RO
This really is a great drink for a binge marathon of the X-Files, haha… we seriously demolished TWO cases of ginger beer over the holiday with experimenting with this recipe, haha…
As an X-Files fan, I highly approve this post:D
Hahaha, it has Emmys seals of approval! WIN! <3
I love X Files! I find some of it so scary, but it’s so clever! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and happy new year!
Raindrops of Sapphire
Whats sad is, things I found scary as a teen, I STILL find scary now, haha…
Oooo this too cool. Yeah I was a big X-Files fan. I heard that they were brining it back I thought it was coming or came out this year? The OA on Netflix is pretty good and Jillian Anderson was amazing in The Fall.
Allie of ALLIENYC
http://www.allienyc.com
Yeah, I think thats why they brought it back on Netflix…. to get everyone all hyped up!
Sounds delish and very festive. Love the X Files history and reference!
Cheers!
xx, Elle
Yeah, we ended up drinking these on Christmas with the family… great departure from the traditional Moscow Mule!
I don’t think you overthought that at all, it seriously is a perfect representation of Spooky Mulder! So yummy too! My hubby and I have been trying out different mixed drinks and this one was especially tasty<3
YAY!!! Glad I am not overthinking things.. that is seriously one of my superpowers. haha! 😉
Ohh I have to try this coctail sweetie.
Kisses
Try it and let me know what you think! <3
This looks like a great drink! Gemma x
It really is! Give it a try sometime! <3
looks delicious!
Thanks!!
Hello! I have just subscribed! I liked this Dark’n’Stormy cocktail, although we cannot use this name… but I liked it anyway and I think that the colors are just like that, Dark ‘n’Stormy. It’s nice to prepare a cocktail based on a series, in this case, The X Files. I have watched a bit… though I know about Mulder and Scully – I just didn’t know about Spooky Mulder. That would be a perfect series for me, for the theme, but… I a a very scared person 🙂 so I knew that if I watched I would have sleepless nights and decided not to watch 🙁 I would like to wish you a great new year, with love, health, fun, luck! Thank you for your support and I am very glad we go to know each other this year! Hope you have a great new year!
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Yay! Thank you for subscribing! I totally get being scared easily, I STILL cant watch some episodes through! I always find some lame excuse to go hide in the kitchen or something, haha! Thanks for stopping by my blog, and I hope to see you around more often! <3 <3 <3
That looks so good!! xx
It is!!!! <3
I am sooo intrigued by the fancy cocktails, yet my darn taste buds dislike liquor. Sooo….I am with you inspirit, enjoying this cocktail!
You dislike liquor?!?! Ya know.. that is not a bad thing at all, really. lol
Oh, I don’t drink alcohol! But I’m sure it is yummy!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
It is pretty tasty, but good on you for abstaining!
I don’t drink alcohol these days… but this looks really tasty… xox
I’ve never watched the X-Files… crazy I know, it sounds like I show I would like. There are very few new shows I like these days, I should look this one up and watch it from the beginning xox
Hey, its back on Netflix now! You should go check it out!
how do you feel after christmas?:D
Hahaha, not hung over?
I love ginger beer, now all I need to do is find a substitute for the rum which I cannot drink. All the best for 2017!
Happy 2017 to you too dear! <3
Sounds good!
I hope you enjoyed your holiday and you looking forward to the new year!
Happy New Year to you too sweetie! <3
que interesane, que graciosa la identificacion, buen cocktail mulder.
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That cocktail looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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Thanks for stopping by! <3
Haven’t seen the movies, but watched the show and enjoyed it. Love the name.
Show is waaaaaay better than the movies in my opinion… 😉
I wish you an amazing NYE and happy New Year, dear!
You too my dear!!! <3
I watched the series when I was younger, like 14 or 15 (they did come out late in Germany), and enjoyed it. Haven’t thought about it in years though. And I don’t really drink alcoholic cocktails, but I like the idea of inspired drinks and food.
Yeah, I love making recipes from my favorite movies and shows.. planning on doing this much more in the future on this blog!
I love the X-Files, and the cocktail looks very nice! Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
Of course dear, thanks for stopping by my blog! <3
What a creation, dear! That’s so innovative. I’m a fan of x-files too. xoxo
Awesome pick, dear! You look fabulous! xoxo
Awesome picks, dear! I’m in love with these outfits! xoxo
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this cocktail looks great 😀
Thanks sweetie! It was quite tasty!
And it even looks brilliant!
-Kati
Yeah, I LOVE recipes that call for a float on top!
Happy New year.
Kisses
Happy New Year to you too!! <3
Ah, love X-Files and started watching the series again this year! This drink sounds perfect, thanks!
Woohoo!!! X-Files marathon! <3
This was a funny post 🙂 With the intro music included 😉 ANd a yummy recipe! 🙂 Guess who is printing it and trying it out later on 😉
Hahaha, I was like, HOW TO OPEN THIS POST!??!?! I know! I shall SING!! lol. Glad you liked it! <3
This is such a creative idea, girlie! The flavors sounds delish and I love the look of the mix. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and I wish you a joyful and prosperous New Year, beauty!
XO,
Jalisa
http://www.thestylecontour.com
Yeah, I am just smitting with how sexy this cocktail looks! Happy New Year to you too my dear! <3
You know, I’ve actually never seen X Files. Not a single episode. But the cocktail sure does look delish!
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!?! Its on Netflix now… go check it out!!
This is so cool. I like that you made a drink inspired by a show you love and it sounds yummy too!
Happy New Year!
LaToya
http://www.toyastales.blogspot.com
Me toooooooooooooo! <3
I wish you all the best darling!
Happy New Year!
Kisses, Paola.
You too darling!!! <3
I’ve never been fond of ginger beer but I might have been drinking it all wrong. This sounds yummy.
Happy New Year!
Same here actually, this is quite literally the ONLY way I like it now! lol
Wow! I’m going to try all these drink recipes. Wishing you and your family a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
You too dear! Happy New Year! <3
This definitely sounds like something I would love to try.
You should, and let me know what you think!!! <3
Hi Gingi! As a die-hard fan of The X Files, I was so excited to see this post with ‘spooky Mulder’ as your inspiration! I agree, Mulder has lots of layers and depth as a character, so it’s great you took this into consideration when creating your bespoke drink!
I’d also like to wish you a very Happy New Year!
Saba xx
http://www.trulymadlydeeplyfashion.blogspot.com
Yay!! I am SO GLAD I didnt overthink this… eh, who am I kidding, overthinking these things is part of the fun!!! haha… Happy New Year!
Hi Gingi – sounds and looks a great cocktail.
Love the name too!
Wishing you and yours a Happy 2017
All the best Jan
Thanks Jan! Happy New year to you too dear!!! <3
I would love to try this cocktail and above all i nee to see X-files 🙂