I am the Last Barman Poet


    I am the last barman poet.
    I see America drinking
    the fabulous cocktails I make,
    Americans getting stinky
    on something I stir or shake.

    The Sex on the Beach,
    the schnapps made from peach,
    the Velvet Hammer,
    the Alabama Slammer!

    I make things with juice and froth,
    the Pink Squirrel,
    the three-toed sloth.

    I make drinks so sweet and snazzy,
    the Iced Tea, the Kamikaze,
    the Orgasm, the Death Spasm,
    the Singapore Sling,
    the Ding-a-ling.

    America, you've just been devoted
    to every flavor I've got.
    But if you want to get loaded,
    why don't you just order a shot?!

    Bar is OPEN.

    -Brian Flanagan (Tom Cruise- Cocktail, 1988)

    I LOVE this movie, and I think it's part to blame for my stint as a bartender (which I miss). Anyway, I saw it on TV today, and of course I stopped everything I was doing to be sucked into the horrible mess that is Cocktail. (such a sweet, sweet mess) Seriously, who can resist godawful lines like 'Champagne, perfume going in, sewage coming out'? It's a movie that you hate to love, or love to hate. :-D Today's nails are dedicated to this gem of a movie, specifically the poem he recites in the 'Cell Block' scene. I had that stupid poem memorized at one point, and no, I'm not ashamed to admit it. ;) I did the Cocktail logo, an Alabama Slammer, a Velvet Hammer, a Sex on the Beach, and a shot (of Jack). 


    I used:

    Thumb: Cocktail sign

    Eyeko Indigo Polish for Sultry Nails as a base, with Essie Foot Loose for the logo.

    Index: Alabama Slammer

    Revlon Mad About Mango as a base, then mixed with American Apparel Summer Peach for the froth. Zoya Jancyn for the orange, and CND Electric Orange for the orange peel, then China Glaze Salsa for the cherry. Mixed Revlon Mad About Mango with American Apparel Pinto and American Apparel Summer Peach for the ice cube highlights and shadows, then used American Apparel Hassid for the background.

    Middle: Velvet Hammer

    American Apparel California Trooper as a base, with Essie Mink Muffs sponged over it. Essie Sag Harbor for the shape of the glass, and American Apparel Hassid for the background.

    Ring: Sex on the Beach

    Zoya Jancyn as a base, with a mixture of Zoya Jancyn and China Glaze Salsa sponged over it. For the orange, I used Zoya Jancyn, CND Electric Orange for the peel, and American Apparel Summer Peach for the pith. Again for the cherry, I used China Glaze Salsa, then I used American Apparel Hassid for the background.

    Pinky: Shot of Jack Daniels

    Mixture of American Apparel Manila and American Apparel Pinto for the liquor, then outlined the glass with Essie Sag Harbor. Background color was American Apparel Hassid.

    Topped everything with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat

    Coughlin's Law: Beer is for breakfast, 'round here, drink or be gone.



    Disclosure: Eyeko Indigo Polish was sent to me for consideration by the manufacturer.

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