Although all are inspired by the 1960 Hitchcock classic “Psycho”, this is one of the many cocktails which means different things to different people:
1) The Classic Psycho
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- ½ oz Bacardi white rum
- ¼ oz Grenadine syrup
- ¼ oz Galliano Herbal Liqueur
Mix well in a shaker, strain into a cocktail or low-ball glass and garnish with a pineapple chunk, orange slice and maraschino cherry.
2) The Icewine-Psycho
“I was inspired by the movie’s sweet and sour moments, as Mr. Bates seems to be a sweet charming man but is actually quite spooky and dangerous.” Karin Stanley, co-owner of New York cocktail lounge Dutch Kills.
- 2 oz. Inniskillin Riesling Icewine
- 1 oz. Appleton Estate Reserve Rum
- ¾ oz. pineapple juice
Combine all ingredients in a high-ball glass, fill with crushed or cracked ice and top with a float of Angostura Bitters.
3) The Raving Psycho
- ½ oz. Triple Sec
- 1 oz. Vodka
- 5 oz. 7-Up
- 1 oz. Lemon Juice
Mix and serve over ice in a low-ball glass.