How it started[]
Hanne Paine and Kagan MacTane as advocates of the show collaborated together and started a series of "The Expanse"-inspired cocktails, a unique style of fan art. They have now been served as part of the immersive Belter Bar experience at Worldcon 2018, The Great Philadelphia Comic Con 2019, which will be run again for the NYC Expanse Season 4 premiere mini-convention.
The entire range of Expanse Cocktails (now numbering over 125, and growing each week) can be found on The Expanse Cocktails website. Below is a sample of the first 51 character drinks and assorted special drinks.
Tip: Touch the "Recipe" button for text editions of each cocktail.[]
The Gaunt Belter[]
❶ recognizing The Gaunt Belter, who has the first spoken line (besides Julie's few exclamations) in the series as portrayed by Kyle Gatehouse |
published 2017-09-05 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/09/05/gaunt-belter/ |
Directions[]Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and dry shake for 10-15 seconds. Add ice, reseal shaker and shake again until chilled. Strain into rocks glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel. |
Diogo Harari[]
❷ recognizing Diogo Harari as portrayed by Andrew Rotilio |
published 2017-09-12 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/09/12/diogo-harari/ |
Directions[]Lightly muddle the cucumber slices and lime juice in a shaker. Rub the rim of a chilled coupe vigorously with a ¼" slice of fresh, peeled ginger root. Add the other ingredients and ice to the shaker. Shake until chilled and double strain to exclude pulp. |
Sadavir Errinwright[]
❸ recognizing Sadavir Errinwright as portrayed by Shawn Doyle |
published 2017-09-19 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/09/19/sadavir-errinwright/ |
Directions[]Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir over ice. Strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with a thin wedge of crisp pear skewered on a cocktail pick |
Naomi Nagata[]
❹ recognizing Naomi Nagata as portrayed by Dominique Tipper |
published 2017-09-26 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/09/26/naomi-nagata/ |
Directions[]Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake very well and strain into a Collins glass filled with crushed ice. Top with a ginger beer to approx. 8-9 parts. Garnish with a lime wheel. |
Theresa Yao[]
❺ recognizing Theresa Yao as portrayed by Jean Yoon |
published 2017-10-03 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/10/03/theresa-yao/ |
Directions[]Put Fernet and brown sugar in a rocks glass and swirl to coat sides. Add one large cube of ice, pour rye and stir briefly. Twist a strip of orange peel above the glass to express oils onto the surface, then drop it into the drink. |
Gia[]
❻ recognizing Gia as portrayed by Sara Mitich |
published 2017-10-10 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/10/10/gia/ |
Directions[]Stir the first five ingredients briefly over ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a champagne flute and top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist |
Anderson Dawes[]
❼ recognizing Anderson Dawes as portrayed by Jared Harris |
published 2017-10-17 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/10/17/anderson-dawes/ |
Directions[]Add all ingredients to a large shot glass then, stir briefly with a swizzle stick or stirring rod. |
Captain Shaddid[]
❽ recognizing Captain Shaddid as portrayed by Lola Glaudini |
published 2017-10-24 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/10/24/captain-shaddid/ |
Directions[]Bring spiced syrup and lemon juice to a light simmer, then immediately remove from heat.
Add rye, Cointreau, allspice dram, and bitters to the pot. Stir and strain into an Irish coffee cup. |
Dimitri Havelock[]
❾ recognizing Dimitri Havelock as portrayed by Jay Hernandez |
published 2017-10-31 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/10/31/dimitri-havelock/ |
Lieutenant Sutton[]
❿ recognizing Lieutenant Sutton as portrayed by Hugh Dillon |
published 2017-11-07 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/11/07/lt-sutton/ |
Directions[]Place all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into rocks glass with one large ice cube. Twist a strip of orange peel to express the oils into the drink then, add the peel as garnish. |
Naomi's Grapefruit Martini[]
B1Special Edition recognizing Naomi Nagata from the novels. |
published 2017-11-013 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/11/13/naomis-grapefruit-martini/ |
Directions[]Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until cold. Double strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a grapefuit-peel-and-cherry flag. |
Drummer[]
⓫ recognizing Drummer as portrayed by Cara Gee |
published 2017-11-14 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/11/14/camina-drummer/ |
Directions[]Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until cold and garnish with a twist of lime peel. |
Nico[]
⓬ recognizing Nico as portrayed by Milton Barnes |
published 2017-11-21 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/11/21/nico/ |
Kenzo Gabriel[]
⓭ recognizing Kenzo Gabriel as portrayed by Elias Toufexis |
published 2017-11-28 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/11/28/kenzo-gabriel/ |
Directions[]Pour all ingredients into a shaker and dry shake for 10-15 seconds. Add ice cubes and shake again to chill. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish by topping the egg-white foam with drops of aromatic bitters and a strip of lemon peel. |
Octavia Muss[]
⓮ recognizing Octavia Muss as portrayed by Athena Karkanis |
published 2017-12-05 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/12/05/octavia-muss/ |
Antony Dresden[]
⓯ recognizing Antony Dresden as portrayed by Daniel Kash |
published 2017-12-12 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/12/12/antony-dresden/ |
Directions[]Pour the gin, mezcal, and vermouth into a mixing glass over ice. Stir until very cold. Prepare a chilled cocktail glass by spritzing absinthe into it with an atomizer to coat the inside; discard any excess. Pour the drink into the cocktail glass. twist a lemon peel over the drink to express oils, then discard the peel. |
Lieutenant Lopez[]
⓰ recognizing K. Lopez as portrayed by Greg Bryk |
published 2017-12-19 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/12/19/lt-lopez/ |
Pyotr Korshunov[]
⓱ recognizing Pyotr Korshunov as portrayed by Jeff Seymour |
published 2017-12-26 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2017/12/26/pyotr-korshunov/ |
Directions[]Muddle blackberries and aromatic bitters in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add ice and the remaining ingredients and shake until chilled. Double strain into a snifter. Garnish with a wide spiral of lemon peel. |
Champa[]
⓲ recognizing Champa as portrayed by Gugun Deep Singh |
published 2018-01-02 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/01/03/champa/ |
Directions[]Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir briefly with ice until just combined. Strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube. |
Private Hillman[]
⓳ recognizing Private Hillman as portrayed by Sarah Allen |
published 2018-01-09 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/01/09/pvt-hillman/ |
Grapefruit-Ginger Syrup= Bring 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice, 2 tbsp grapefruit zest, 1½ tbsp sugar, and 1 inch peeled ginger sliced into ⅛-inch pieces to a high boil for 10 minutes (will reduce to ¼ cup). Cool before useDirections[]Put cocktail ingredients into a shaker and dry shake for 10-15 seconds. Add ice and shake again until chilled. Strain into a coupe and garnish with ground chipotle. |
Melissa Suputayaporn[]
⓴ recognizing Melissa Suputayaporn as portrayed by Valerie Buhagiar |
published 2018-01-16 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/01/16/melissa-suputayaporn/ |
Inspector Sematimba[]
21 recognizing Sematimba as portrayed by Kevin Hanchard |
published 2018-01-23 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/01/23/sematimba/ |
Umea[]
22 recognizing Umea as portrayed by Allison Hossack |
published 2018-01-30 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/01/30/umea/ |
Directions[]Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled. Then, strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube. Garnish with a thin, wide slice of Granny Smith apple.
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Michael Iturbi[]
23 recognizing Michael Iturbi as portrayed by Ted Whittall |
published 2018-02-06 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/02/06/dr-michael-iturbi/ |
Colonel Janus[]
24 recognizing Janus as portrayed by conrad Pla |
published 2018-02-13 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/02/13/col-janus/ |
Mei Meng[]
25 recognizing Mei_Meng as portrayed by Leah Madison Jung |
published 2018-02-20 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/02/20/mei-meng/ |
Bring 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to a boil and remove from heat. Add 1 teaspoon each of lemon & lime zests and 1oz dried hibiscus flowers. Stir and allow to steep for 1 hour. Strain. Directions[]Put syrup in tall glass full of ice and pour in seltzer, stirring if needed. Top with dollops of loosely whipped cream with lime zest and sugar; sprinkle more lime zest over whipped cream and garnish with a lime wheel.
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Doris Bourne[]
26 recognizing Doris Bourne[2] as portrayed by Grace Lynn Kung |
published 2018-02-27 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/02/27/doris-bourne/ |
Directions[]Shake apricot liqueur, pineapple juice, and bitters with ice until chilled. Pour into a chilled coupe and top with champagne. Garnish with a slice of crystallized ginger. |
Alex Kamal[]
27 recognizing Alex Kamal as portrayed by Cas Anvar |
published 2018-03-08 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/03/08/alex-kamal/ |
Bring 1 cup water, ¾ cup sugar, ¼ cup honey and ¼ cup green cardamom pods, cracked, to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, strain and let cool. Directions[]Pour all ingredients into an ice-filled rocks glass and stir briefly to mix. |
Wasted Girl[]
28 recognizing Wasted Girl as portrayed by Tina Jung |
published 2018-03-15 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/03/15/wasted-girl/ |
Directions[]Combine all ingredients, except absinthe, into a mixing glass and stir to combine without chilling. Pour into a cocktail glass and spritz the surface with absinthe. Add small pieces of dry ice.[3] |
Captain Martens[]
29 recognizing Captain Martens as portrayed by Peter Outerbridge |
published 2018-03-22 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/03/22/cpt-martens/ |
Dry shake for 20 seconds then, add ice and shake again. Use a spoon to scoop only the foam (for garnish)
Directions[]Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Cover the top of the drink with foam. |
Cotyar[]
30 recognizing Cotyar[4] as portrayed by Nick E. Tarabay |
published 2018-03-29 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/03/29/cotyar-ghazi/ |
UNS Arboghast[]
AF1 highlighting the science vessel Arboghast |
published 2018-04-01 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/04/01/uns-arboghast/ |
Listening Woman[]
Belter Prostitute[]
AF2 recognizing Belter prostitute as portrayed by Gabrielle Graham |
published 2018-04-01 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/04/01/listening-woman/ |
Directions[]Pour all ingredients into ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake until cold then, strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a cherry. |
Angry Dockworker[]
AF3 recognizing Angry Dockworker as portrayed by Brian J. Graham |
published 2018-04-01 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/04/01/angry-dockworker/ |
Staz[]
31 recognizing Staz as portrayed by Alden Adair |
published 2018-04-04 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/04/05/staz/ |
James Holden[]
32 recognizing James Holden as portrayed by Steven Strait |
published 2018-04-12 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/04/12/james-holden/ |
Directions[]Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into rocks glass with one large cube. No garnish
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Secretary-General Sorrento-Gillis[]
33 recognizing Esteban Sorrento-Gillis as portrayed by Jonathan Whittaker |
published 2018-04-19 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/04/19/secretary-general-sorrento-gillis/ |
Directions[]Stir all ingredients with ice until cold and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
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Jules-Pierre Mao[]
34 recognizing Jules-Pierre Mao as portrayed by François Chau |
published 2018-04-26 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/04/26/jules-pierre-mao/ |
Lawrence Strickland[]
35 recognizing Lawrence Strickland as portrayed by Ted Atherton |
published 2018-05-03 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/05/03/lawrence-strickland/ |
Directions[]Add all ingredients to a mixing glass over ice and stir until cold. Strain into a coupe. Garnish with blood orange peel after expressing oils. |
Avasarala's Ideal Gin & Tonic[]
B02 recognizing Chrisjen Avasarala |
published 2018-05-08 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/05/03/avasaralas-ideal-gin-tonic/ |
Admiral Souther[]
36 recognizing Admiral Souther as portrayed by Martin Roach |
published 2018-05-10 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/05/10/admiral-souther/ |
The Screaming Firehawk[]
STE-1 recognizing the unified and passionate spirit of the fandom during the show's cancellation, and one of the names proposed for the Rocinante by Alex Kamal[5] |
published 2018-05-14 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/05/14/the-screaming-firehawks/ |
Admiral Nguyễn[]
37 recognizing Admiral Nguyễn as portrayed by Byron Mann |
published 2018-05-17 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/05/17/admiral-nguyen/ |
Josephus Miller[]
38 recognizing Joe Miller as portrayed by Thomas Jane[6] |
published 2018-05-31 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/05/31/josephus-miller/ |
The Investigator[]
39 recognizing The Investigator as portrayed by Thomas Jane[6] |
published 2018-05-31 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/05/31/the-investigator/ |
Protomolecule Punch[]
STE-2 recognizing The Protomolecule |
published 2018-06-05 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/06/05/protomolecule-punch/ |
Directions[]Mix all ingredients in a punch bowl with icw. Garnish with blackberries and blueberries. Serve with a smile at any event where Screaming Firehawks are thirsty. |
Sandrine Kirino[]
40 recognizing Captain Kirino of the MCRN Hammurabi as portrayed by Krista Bridges |
published 2018-06-07 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/06/07/sandrine-kirino/ |
Monica Stuart[]
41 recognizing Monica Stuart as portrayed by Anna Hopkins |
published 2018-06-14 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/06/14/monica-stewart/ |
Tilly Fagan[]
42 recognizing Tilly Fagan as portrayed by Genelle Williams |
published 2018-06-21 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/06/21/tilly-fagan/ |
Bring 1 cup water & 1 cup sugar to boil. Add 2 cups butterfly ea flowers and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Strain & let cool.Directions[]Put all ingredients into an ice-filled mixing glass. Stir briefly, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Top with an equal amount of champagne. Garnish with pineapple, strawberry, and lime peel. |
Anna Volovodov[]
43 recognizing Anna Volovodov as portrayed by Elizabeth Mitchell |
published 2018-06-28 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/06/28/anna-volovodov/ |
Cradle of Life[]
44 recognizing the United Nations |
published 2018-07-12 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/07/12/cradle-of-life/ |
MCR Mule[]
45 recognizing the Martian Congressional Republic |
published 2018-07-14 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/07/14/mcr-mule/ |
Put ½ teaspoon orange and ½ teaspoon red food-safe shimmering luster dust in 1 cup bourbon, shake thoroughly. Directions[]Stir bourbon and bitters with ice. Strain into empty rocks glass and pour in ginger beer. |
Du Ferí Da Belte![]
46 recognizing the Outer Planets Alliance |
published 2018-07-15 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/07/14/du-feri-da-belte/ |
Cut 3 dried chipotle peppers into quarters and soak in 1 cup dark rum for 10 minutes then, strain through a fine strainer Directions[]Stir all ingredients with ice, then train into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. |
Lieutenant Boyer[]
47 recognizing Lieutenant Boyer as portrayed by Shawn Ahmed |
published 2018-07-19 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/07/19/lt-boyer/ |
Praxidike Meng[]
48 recognizing Praxideke Meng[7] as portrayed by Terry Chen |
published 2018-07-26 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/07/26/praxidike-meng/ |
Ensign Loftis[]
49 recognizing Ensign Loftis as portrayed by Kelly McCormack |
published 2018-08-02 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/08/02/ensign-loftis/ |
Namono 'Nono' Volovodov[]
50 recognizing Namono "Nono" Volovodov as portrayed by Raven Dauda |
published 2018-08-09 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/08/09/namono-volovodov/ |
Elio "Cohen" Casti[]
51 recognizing Elio "Cohen" Casti as portrayed by Brandon McGibbon |
published 2018-08-23 |
https://www.painemactane.com/cocktails/2018/08/23/elio-cohen-casti/ |
Notes[]
- On October 20, 2017, the creators of the cocktail series introduced a guessing game.[8]
- a clue corresponding with the character to be highlighted would be shared on the Friday via a tweet preceding the reveal of the cocktail itself.
- each participant would be allowed three guesses these would need to be posted as comments on the clue
- correct guesses will be entered into a drawing to take place just before season 3
- the first cocktail of the series to be included in the guessing game was #❽, Shaddid.
- On February 28, 2018, following the announcement of the season 3 premiere date on SyFy, the creators of the cocktail series revealed a move of their release cycle from Friday-Tuesday to Monday-Thursday. [9] This first affected the #27 cocktail, Alex Kamal
- On April 1st, 2018, two weekends before the third season aired and Easter Sunday, three special edition "April Fools Day" drinks were announced outside of the regular release cycle.
- #AF1 UNS Arboghast
- #AF2 "Listening Woman" (actually character credit was "Belter Prostitute")
- #AF3 Angry Dockworker
- Season 3 began the week of cocktail 32. Following the reveal of number 31, the count of each participant's correct guesses was tallied for a drawing and the count was reset.
- The first drawing was posted April 23rd on Twitter![10]
- On April 12th 2018, SyFy announced that it would not renew the show for season 4. This kicked off a fan campaign to save the show. Two drinks were created in connection with the campaign. The first during the campaign. The second as a commemoration of the successful campaign.
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 dash counts assume parts are 1oz. (by volume) each
- ↑ The character in the show was not given a last name. The actress who portrayed the character on the show indicated in a tweet affirming that she had no last name. The last name used for the cocktail comes from the original book character from which the show's character was derived.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Observe proper precautions when handling dry ice. Substance is hazardous and should be allowed to dissipate. Do not consume dry ice. Do not keep under pressure.
- ↑ When the cocktail was released, the show had not given a last name for the character. At the time, the Expanse board game had been released and the character card included the last name "Ghazi" which was later used for the character in season 3 episode 3, "Assured Destruction"
- ↑ It has also been adopted by many as the name of the fans
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 cocktail #38 and cocktail #39 are closely related
- ↑ The show spells the character's name differently than the books. Though this cocktail is for the show version of the character, the creators of the cocktail have used the spelling of the name from the books.
- ↑ * Paine/MacTane's character guessing game announcement
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Paine_MacTane/status/968891315630104577
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Paine_MacTane/status/988443064715767808
External links[]
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