288 - Practical Magic 2 & The Piña Colada Cocktail

<p>Return to the bewitching, moonlight-soaked world of Maria Owens’ magical lineage on Episode 288 of Drink the Movies as we explore the long-awaited sequel, Practical Magic 2. We break down enduring sisterhood, mischievous family curses, and the spellbinding charm of bringing modern magic back to the silver screen. To toast to midnight mischief and spells with a tropical twist, we are blending up a lush, crowd-pleasing classic: The Piña Colada. Cast your circles, sweep up the midnight spells, and join us as we raise a glass to the magic that always finds its way back home!</p><p>In This Episode, We Explore:</p><ul><li><p>Reviving a beloved 90s cult-classic universe for a modern cinematic sequel</p></li><li><p>The powerful themes of family bonds, generational curses, and unapologetic womanhood</p></li><li><p>Behind-the-scenes magic, aesthetic world-building, and folklore in modern fantasy cinema</p></li></ul><p>Featured Cocktail Recipe: That's a Piña Colada <em>(Makes 2)</em></p><ul><li><p>4 oz White Rum</p></li><li><p>3 oz Pineapple Juice</p></li><li><p>2 oz Cream of Coconut</p></li><li><p>1 oz Fresh Lime Juice</p></li><li><p>2 Cups Ice</p></li><li><p><em>Garnish:</em> Maraschino cherry or fresh pineapple wedge</p></li><li><p><em>Instructions:</em> Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy. Pour into tall glasses, garnish, and serve!</p></li></ul><p>Join the Community:Love film and mixology? Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, and visit our website to explore our complete archive of movie-inspired cocktail recipes.</p><p></p>