Incredible Hulk (cocktail)
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| A quick stir brings out the extraordinary green colour | |
| Type | Cocktail |
|---|---|
| Primary alcohol by volume | |
| Served | On the rocks; poured over ice |
| Standard drinkware |
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| Commonly used ingredients | |
| Preparation | Stir together and serve over ice. |
An Incredible Hulk, Green Eyed Monster, or Hip and Hen is a green-colored cocktail made by equal parts (2 fl oz each)[1][2][3] of the fruit liqueur Hpnotiq and Hennessy brand cognac poured over ice. It is named for the famously green comic book superhero, the Hulk.
[edit] History
The drink was created at a Hpnotiq launch event by a restaurant bartender at Sean Combs' New York restaurant, Justin's. A Hpnotiq employee noticed many women but few men drinking his company's liquor, because the men considered the blue, fruity drink to be too effeminate. Victor Alvarez, a bartender at the restaurant, mixed Hennessy with Hpnotiq to dilute the fruity flavor, resulting in a green beverage that quickly became a hit.[4]
[edit] Culture
The Incredible Hulk cocktail has been referenced in song and has appeared in music videos. It was also mentioned in The Boondocks episode "The Story of Thugnificent".[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Hpnotiq.com official recipe → Drink Recipes → Exotiq Cocktails → Incredible Hulk (No direct link is available due to the Adobe Flash interface.) Retrieved 2007-01-15.
- ^ a b McCoy, Tabari (2004-04-15). "Drink Like a Rapper". Intake Weekly. Retrieved 2006-12-20.
- ^ Gibson, Ashley M. (2004-05-07). "Table Talk". Charlotte Business Journal. Retrieved 2006-12-20.
- ^ Govinda, Pamela (2004). "The Millennials At the Bar". Adams Beverage Group. Retrieved 2006-12-20.
