Gay drink

Manhattan This Pride cocktail’s namesake is where it all started: The Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Celebrate one of the most important events leading to the gay liberation movement with whiskey, sweet red vermouth and angostura bitters. View Recipe.

When I came out as bisexual a decade ago, I anticipated encountering certain cliches upon stepping foot into my first gay bar: the ever-present top 40 remixes of pop divas, twinks with platinum blond hair donning mesh tank tops, and an abundance of drag queens whom I should be ready to generously tip. But one unexpected phenomenon stood out: the chokehold that Vodka Sodas had over queer men. Bears, otters, and jocks were throwing back the nearly odorless elixir, especially the last of which with their impossibly ripped bodies.

Whether you're sipping from a glittery unicorn mug or a flamingo-shaped glass, you're sure to feel fabulous while doing it. So, whether you're part of the queer community or an ally looking to celebrate Pride Month, there's no better way to do it than with a delicious queer cocktail.

We aim to break boundaries, think outside of binaries and build bridges within our communities and beyond. Stay connected, and tell a friend. Back in April, Budweiser sent the trans TikTok influencer Dylan Mulvaney a single can of Bud Light with her face on it; she filmed herself drinking it, and conservative lawmakers and celebrities have been up in arms ever since.

Whether you're sipping from a glittery unicorn mug or a flamingo-shaped glass, you're sure to feel fabulous while doing it. So, whether you're part of the queer community or an ally looking to celebrate Pride Month, there's no better way to do it than with a delicious queer cocktail.

Happy Pride month, everyone! The queer community has such a rich history of bravery and compassion in the fight for our right to love. So pick a Pride cocktail and raise your glass to toast to life, healing, sunlight, nature, art, serenity, and spirit.

Manhattan This Pride cocktail’s namesake is where it all started: The Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Celebrate one of the most important events leading to the gay liberation movement with whiskey, sweet red vermouth and angostura bitters. View Recipe.

A beachy, briny take on the French 75—sparkling, citrusy, a party starter. A bold, herbal classic reimagined with Fire Island Dry Gin—salty breeze, wildflowers, and a wink of heat. Combine all ingredients in a shaker without ice.