The Emerald City’s glittering illusion inspires a decadent, mint-chocolate cocktail that, like the Wizard, may not deliver on its promises—but dazzles with its rich flavor and jewel-like presentation. (Recipe Below)
At the end of the Yellow Brick road lies the Emerald City a towering, jeweled citadel that promises visitors a lavish spectacle and a very powerful, smart and magical leader- The Wizard. The city ends up being an illusion which inspired the basis for the Emerald City cocktail to taste like an after-dinner mint chocolate; you think it's going to freshen your breath after dinner, but it doesn't. At least it's delicious, and so is this cocktail, shaking together White Rum, Green Crème de Menthe, White Crème de Cacao, Cointreau and Aquafaba, for a minty sweet cocktail with a pillowy top. Serve it in a coupe for a pedestal-tall jewel, like the Emerald City. Put on your green green-tinted glasses- The Emerald City won't solve the problems you came for it to solve, but it tastes and looks so good.
Emerald City
1.5 oz (45mL) White Rum
.5 oz (15mL) Crème de Menthe
.25 oz (7.5mL) White Crème de Cocoa
.25 oz (7.5mL) Cointreau
1 oz (30mL) Aquafaba
In a shaker tin, combine 1.5 oz of White Rum, .5 oz Creme De Menthe, .25 oz Creme De Cocoa, .25 oz Cointreau and 1 oz Aqua Faba or Egg White. Fill with ice and the spring and some more ice then cover and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Fine strain into your coupe and garnish with an orange twist.
Aquafaba for Cocktails
An Egg White Substitute for cocktails
1- 15 oz can Garbanzo Beans/Chickpeas 1
barspoon Cream of Tartar
Strain out the chickpeas using a fine mesh strainer. Pour chickpea brine in a clean and dry condiment bottle, add 1 tsp cream of tartar and stir gently to combine. Seal and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. * A note on using aquafaba for cocktails: Gently swirl prepared aquafaba before use to redistribute the settled cream of tartar; acid such as citrus juice will be necessary for frothing emulsion.
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Bacardi Superior White Rum
80 proof/40% ABV
Bacardi Company
Designed for mixing, this rum has lightly floral and citrus notes. Bacardi rum is made from molasses a sugar cane biproduct, fermented with a proprietary yeast blend and aged in American Whiskey and Bourbon barrels.
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Cointreau
80 proof/40% ABV
Remy Martin Company
An colorless orange liqueur made with bitter orange peels and alcohol from sugar beets. Produced in France with the triple sec liqueur recipe still a kept family secret.
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Creme De Menthe
30 proof/15% ABV
DeKuyper /Fortune Brands
A syrupy sweet liqueur with a strong mint flavor, lightly herbal. Chosen for its bright green color made by artificial food dyes.
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White Creme De Cocoa
30 proof/15% ABV
DeKuyper/Fortune Brands
A sweet liqueur made by redistilling alcohol with pure cocoa. This liqueur tastes lightly of chocolate and slight vanilla notes.
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Aquafaba
An Egg White Substitute for cocktails. Cheap, and easy to prepare for cocktail making.
Follow the Yellow Brick Buzz: Oz-Inspired Cocktails That Turn a Classic Film into a Dazzling Nightcap
After running away to save Toto, Dorothy is swept into a surreal new world, setting the stage for a journey that pairs cinematic wonder with imaginative cocktails. As she follows the Yellow Brick Road with her newfound companions, its themes of hope and self-discovery are mirrored in a smoky, floral drink inspired by the path’s golden glow and dreamlike allure. Their arrival at the Emerald City—glittering but ultimately illusory—translates into a mint-chocolate cocktail that seduces the senses while hinting at empty promises. Each drink reflects a key emotional beat of the story, from curiosity and adventure to spectacle and disillusionment. In the end, just as Dorothy realizes the power was within her all along, the cocktails leave you with an experience that’s less about the destination and more about the journey.
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