Hey everyone Josh here. That’s right I’m making a comeback (I think this may be comeback #3), and this time I swear I’ll be sticking around. To ease you in to my return I’m starting off with a Fallout 4 Dirty Wastelander Cocktail.
Those not in the know, I’m a HUGE gamer and nerd. So here’s the deal, I’m going to be posting gaming or pop culture related food and drink recipes at least once a month.
Ok background time for the non-gamers. Fallout is a series of games (first released 1997) by Interplay Entertainment. In 1998 they released Fallout 2, another isometric RPG. Bethesda Game Studios released Fallout 3 in 2008, which was a FPS-RPG. Then Obsidian Entertainment released Fallout New-Vegas in 2010, and most recently Bethesda released Fallout 4.
RPG & FPS explained for non-gamers
RPG = Role Playing Game (a game where you take on the role of imaginary characters)
FPS-RPG = First Person Shooter Role Playing Game (a game where the focus is on a weapon, you play via a first person perspective of your imaginary character)
As you may have guessed being called Fallout, the game is set post nuclear blast. It’s all about surviving in that hostile environment.
So how do you survive the apocalypse in Fallout 4 in style? You make a Fallout 4 Dirty Wastelander Cocktail!
Now to be fair I can’t make a true Fallout 4 Dirty Wastelander Cocktail due to that fact that the ingredients in the Fallout universe don’t exist. Nuka Cola is the post apocalyptic equivalent to popular cola you are all well aware of, therefore is very easy to replace.
Another key ingredient is Mutfruit, which are a mutated berry from the game, they look a little like a modern day blackberry, so lets substitute Mutfruit with blackberries. What we do have and don’t need to replace is easy to obtain whisky.
If a Fallout 4 Dirty Wastelander Cocktail isn’t your speed, then how about something a little more refined for the modern day? The Clean Wastelander, for those that aren’t cola or whisky fans.
My personal favourite is the Fallout 4 Dirty Wastelander Cocktail, which I wasn’t expecting, but it turns out to be a way too easy, very tasty cocktail to drink.
So there you have it two game inspired drinks from my favourite post apocalyptic world. Tune in next time for another inspired recipe from the nerdy, geeky or another realm I love.
Catch you later dwellers!
Josh
Fallout 4 Dirty Wastelander Cocktail
Ingredients
Dirty Wastelander
- 60 ml (2 nips) whisky
- 8 blackberries
- cola
- Ice
Clean Wastelander
- 30 ml (1 nip) vodka
- 4 blackberries
- lime
- lemonade | Sprite or 7Up
- ice
Instructions
Dirty Wastelander
- Place ice, blackberries and whisky in a glass.
- Muddle the ingredients.
- Top with cola and enjoy!
Clean Wastelander
- Muddle some lime wedges, mint, blackberries, and ice in a glass.
- Add vodka and then top with lemonade.
Notes
- 1 teaspoon equals 5ml
- 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml (Nth America, NZ & UK use 15ml tablespoons)
- 1 cup equals 250ml (Nth America use 237ml)
- 4 teaspoons equal 1 tablespoon
- I use the below unless specified in my recipes.
Scott
What brand of whisky did you use?
John
But, but, what brand is that glass?!?! I like it!.
Sara McCleary
Hi John
I have had those glasses in our props store for a long time. They were originally bought from Wheel & Barrow in Sydney. I had a look and the glasses aren't showing on their website for sale anymore, but they do have some other ornate looking tumblers if you are interested.
Cheers Sara
NCR
Very Cool! But... Where in the Fallout universe do you find clean fancy glasses and fresh mint?? Stick to the jar, friend! And roll it in some dust, first! 😉
Oh and, never muddle a drink AFTER you've added the ice!
bob
NEED THIS DRINK STAPH IT!! NOW.
Wajeeha
Wow, now that's a gorgeous drink...I absolutely love the color of it, and the photography is top notch! Great job 🙂
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake
I'm not a gamer these days (used to play the Final Fantasy games in my teenage years though!) and never played Fallout, but the flavours in this cocktail are too good not to try! So yummy!
Sharing!
Revathi Palani
Looks beautiful. Gorgeous pics. Love the fresh mint added on top 🙂
Rosemarie
The Clean Wastelander looks absolutely delicious and refreshing - a great cocktail for summer with the mint and blackberries.
Helen | Grab Your Fork
I expected this to be served in a battered metal mug but the glass jar does let you admire all the pretties.
Nardine
I cant even comprehend josh....
the conversation you must hold...? Once
uv had a few....
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
I don't drink but this looks so refreshing! Love the fresh berries! Do you have a non-alcoholic version?
shelby
What a gorgeous drink! I am not a gamer, but I'd drink this beverage any day!
Diana
So I don't know what fallout is, I never play games! But your photography is amazing! Gorgeous pictures 🙂
jayne
Love the name - very intriguing! Beautiful styling and photography
Traditionallymodernfood
Ur pic s contradicting to the dirty name gave:-) looks grt
THE HUNGRY MUM
the only thing better than the name of this cocktail is the photography. I have nfi about gaming - srsly doubting you kids even say nfi any more - but am always happy to be educated.