6 Met Gala-Worthy Cocktails to Sip in Style at Home

Each year on the first Monday in May, the fashion world holds its collective breath for the grand spectacle that is the Met Gala. More than just a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, the event is a defining moment in the cultural calendar—where artistry, couture, and celebrity converge in breathtaking ways.

This year, the Met Gala 2025 pays tribute to elegance and excellence with the theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” A celebration of precision, heritage, and creativity, the red carpet will no doubt serve up sculptural silhouettes, archival nods, and head-turning sophistication.

But you don’t need a coveted invite to toast the evening in style. Whether you’re hosting a watch party or enjoying a solo soirée, these six cocktails offer the perfect pairing to the night’s glamour. Inspired by refinement, storytelling, and modern luxury, each is as unforgettable as the gowns themselves.

Elegant, effervescent, and effortlessly chic

Why it pairs perfectly:

Like a custom-tailored tuxedo, this spritz is all about polish with a twist. The elderflower liqueur lends a floral finesse, while the Prosecco and mint keep things crisp and celebratory. It mirrors the lightness and joy of springtime social season—and it’s the perfect nod to this year’s theme of tailored sophistication.

Recipe:

• 1.5 oz St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
  

• 2 oz Martini Prosecco
  

• 2 oz soda water
  

• 8–10 fresh mint leaves
  

• Garnish: Mint sprig + lime wedge

Instructions:

Fill a wine glass with ice. Add St-Germain and mint. Top with Prosecco and soda, stir gently, and garnish.

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For the red carpet moment before the sun sets

This shimmering take on the classic martini evokes golden gowns and gilded couture. Vodka meets dry vermouth, kissed with a drop of gold edible glitter and a lemon twist. It’s minimalism, reimagined.

Recipe:

• 2 oz premium vodka
  

• 0.5 oz dry vermouth
  

• Dash of edible gold shimmer
  

• Lemon twist for garnish

Bold, bittersweet, unforgettable

Inspired by high-fashion rebellion and fearless self-expression, this rose-forward Negroni adds a floral edge to a classic Italian cocktail. Best served with confidence—and a killer playlist.

Recipe:

• 1 oz gin
  

• 1 oz Campari
  

• 1 oz rose vermouth or dry vermouth infused with dried rose petals
  

• Garnish: Dried rosebud or orange peel

Smoky, smooth, and seductively strong

Draped in velvet and mystery, this modern Manhattan uses black walnut bitters and a hint of Laphroaig for smoky allure. It’s a tribute to structured tailoring, underground jazz, and quiet power.

Recipe:

• 2 oz rye whiskey
  

• 1 oz sweet vermouth
  

• 2 dashes black walnut bitters
  

• Optional: 0.25 oz peaty Scotch (Laphroaig or similar)
  

• Garnish: Luxardo cherry

Playful, purple, and utterly photogenic

This lavender-hued Collins riffs off the Tom Collins, infused with butterfly pea tea or crème de violette for color. Refreshing and effervescent, it’s made for fashion's fun and feminine side.

Recipe:

• 1.5 oz gin
  

• 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  

• 0.5 oz simple syrup
  

• Dash of butterfly pea flower extract or crème de violette
  

• Club soda to top
  

• Garnish: Lemon wheel and edible flower

The bold citrus statement piece

Bright, grapefruit-forward, and wildly photogenic, this tequila cocktail is as iconic as a Met Gala train sweeping the museum stairs. The chili salt rim adds a spicy finish—because the best fashion moments always come with a little edge.

Recipe:

• 2 oz blanco tequila
  

• 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  

• 0.5 oz lime juice
  

• 0.5 oz agave syrup
  

• Club soda to top
  

• Garnish: Chili salt rim + grapefruit wedge

Fashion, Cocktails, Culture—Perfectly Tailored

Whether you’re sipping the St-Germain Hugo Spritz or crafting your own golden hour moment, these Met Gala-inspired cocktails are more than drinks—they're statements. Just like the looks that walk the steps of the Met, each sip tells a story.

Cheers to a night of style, sparkle, and spritzes.

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