Cinema Cocktails: HARVEY

Rated NR; 104min; Director:Henry Koster (1950)  

Location: Alamo Downtown

This show is a part of the Cinema Cocktails Signature Series, Click to See More

Jimmy Stewart was never more enchanting, lovable or drunk as he is in the whimsical-but-realist tale of Elwood Dowd, a man who's either terminally insane or has a giant invisible rabbit friend named Harvey. Yeah, we're partly running this to time up with Easter, but like IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, it's a film that transcends any context and makes you feel like a million bucks whenever you watch it. Stewart puts in one of his best performances, upsetting and amusing everyone around him when all he wants to do is enjoy life with his big, transparent, long-eared buddy. So bring your pooka on down to the Ritz for some genuine entertainment...and buy him a drink while you're at it.

About the Cinema Cocktails Series: At cinema cocktails we love to have fun with specialty drinks. For those of you who know the storyline, the martini drinking Jimmy Stewart and his imaginary rabbit friend makes this particular title a shoe in for the cocktail series.

In crafting the special cocktail for this one, the name “Harvey” led us to the Harvey Wallbanger, which was invented in 1952 by three-time world champion mixologist Donato 'Duke' Antone, the brother-in-law of New York state Senator Carlo Lanzillotti. Legend has it that the drink was named after a Manhattan Beach surfer. The drink was little known outside of California until 1970, when it became briefly popular due to being featured as a cocktail on TWA flights.

The Harvey Wallbanger is a three part drink made with vodka, Galliano, and orange juice. Never had one? Here’s your chance!

But that’s not all. We couldn’t let the martini reference from the movie escape us, so we’ve crafted the Wallbanger Martini from orange vodka, Galliano, a touch of Amaretto and a muddled orange ring. For the purist, our regular martinis will be available as well.

Show up with a stuffed bunny and get 5% off of your bill!

Please note: if you need a seat for your imaginary rabbit friend, you will need to purchase an additional ticket.

Kid Policy: 18 and up; Children 6 and up will be allowed only with a parent or guardian. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed.

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