Incredible hulk (drink)
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| Incredible Hulk | |
 A quick stir brings out the extraordinary green colour
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| Type: | Cocktail |
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| Served: | "On the rocks"; poured over ice |
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| Preparation: | Stir together and serve over ice. |
An Incredible Hulk or Green Eyed Monster 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
"Hpnotiq is very big among the hip-hop crowd, everyone is drinking the Incredible Hulk right now," says RED nightclub owner Jennifer Polsky.[4] Not only is the cocktail popular with hip-hop fans, but the artists as well. It has been referenced in song and has appeared in music videos.[2]
The neon green drink has spread beyond New York. In places like Augusta, GA,[5], Charlotte, NC,[3] Culver City, CA,[6] and even Honolulu, HI[7] the Incredible Hulk is a popular drink of choice.
[edit] References
- ^ Hypnotiq.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.
- ^ a b Gibson, Ashley M. (2004-05-07). "Table Talk". Charlotte Business Journal. Retrieved 2006-12-20.
- ^ a b Govinda, Pamela (2004). "The Millenials At the Bar". Adams Beverage Group. Retrieved 2006-12-20.
- ^ McKevie, C. Samantha (2006). "Club offers classy variety". Masters 2006. Retrieved 2006-12-20.
- ^ Corcoran, Monica (2005-07-17). "A Night in the Tropics". New York Times. Retrieved 2006-12-20.
- ^ Genegabus, Jason (2003-11-27). "A is for alcohol as we embark upon our alphabetical gift-giving journey". Honolulu Star Bulletin. Retrieved 2006-12-20.
