Matthew Neenan’s lively Bacchus, titled after the Roman god of wine, perfectly pairs with a full-bodied cab. Cabernet Sauvignon’s rich but blendable flavor compliments the style of this nimble, exuberant ballet! The deep purple costumes with trellis-like elements and flowing fabrics only further emphasize why this ballet should be enjoyed with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Meet your ballet buddies at the barre with this specialty cocktail themed after Puck. This bright, fizzy drink is a refreshing treat for any midsummer night – or, any night you’re enjoying George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  

Puck’s Potion Recipe

Kent Stowell’s Carmina Burana focuses on medieval German commoners, clerics, and aristocracy. Moments of revelry and pleasure are highlighted in the work. All of these elements – monks, Germany, and revelry – make beer the perfect beverage for Carmina Burana!

This fresh, invigorating cocktail combines two powerful liquors: vodka and brandy. Each is iconic on their own, but when brought together, they create something even greater. The same could be said of the ballet classic Swan Lake, which features one dancer playing the role of two iconic characters: Odette and Odile. 

Light as a Feather Recipe:

Crystal Pite’s Emergence is inspired in part by bees. Mead, created by fermenting honey, is the ideal fit for this intellectual, intense ballet.   

One highlight of this delicate cocktail is whispers of rosemary throughout. The earthy flavor of rosemary makes this cocktail the ideal paring for Giselle! In the ballet, Myrta, the queen of the Willis, carries a wand of rosemary, which symbolizes remembrance and fidelity.   

A Willi’s Whisper Recipe:

This fall-themed cocktail is sweet but finishes with a tangy flavor. This makes it a great combo for Roméo et Juliette, which explores young love and tragedy.  

Fall for Me Recipe:

If any drink could be described as Neoclassical, sparkling water would be. Like a neoclassical ballet, sparkling water is minimalistic, and it’s an evolution of tradition (in the case of the drink, water; in the case of ballet, classical technique). With its flexed feet, swinging hips, and practice leotards, Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto is a prime example of neoclassical ballet from the master of the style himself, George Balanchine. 

Twyla Tharp’s Waiting at the Station is a festive ballet set in 1940s New Orleans. When iced tea first became popular, it was quite common to sell the drink at the railroad station, and what could be better in the New Orleans humidity than that refreshing drink? Immerse yourself in Waiting at the Station by sipping on a sweet tea!