Cocktail (1988) captures the flash, rhythm, and bravado of bartending, with Tom Cruise as Brian Flanagan spinning bottles and stealing scenes. Among its most infamous moments is the creation of the Red Eye: a bold, hangover-busting cocktail that mixes tomato juice, beer, vodka, and an unapologetic raw egg cracked directly into the glass.
Part spectacle, part supposed cure, the Red Eye became a cinematic legend. Whether you dare to try it yourself or just admire it as pop culture theater, the drink embodies the film’s cheeky energy. More about bravado than refined taste, it’s proof that the right cocktail on screen can become an unforgettable moment.
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