A gamer walks into a bar…
…and asks for Lightning in a Bottle.
Welcome back to Spirits ‘n’ Sprites, a temporary bar set up and maintained by AmbiGaming! In case you missed our last fabulous game-themed cocktail we served up, you can find our special recipes here.
Just let me pull a few bottles off the shelf, and I’ll show you the secret to capturing Lightning in a Bottle.
Lightning Farron. The woman you both want to get drunk and desperately hope you never see drunk. She’d either be a lot of fun, or punch the living crap out of anyone who looked at her sideways (or compared her to someone named Cloud). Or both.
Yeah. Both.

What to say about Lightning? Tough as nails, very guarded, and a heart of gold. Oh, and pink hair. While some might be turned off by her initial boldness, she really can be very sweet once you get to know her.
Please do not attempt to make or partake in these drinks at home if you are underage in your country.
Lightning in a Bottle
Core flavor: sweet and tart
Ingredients:
2 oz. (60mL) sloe gin
1 oz. (30 mL) vodka
0.5 oz (15 mL) lemon juice
Mix with lemon-lime soda (about 4 oz or 120 mL)
serve over ice in a mason jar
Capable of knocking you on your ear, Lightning in a Bottle captures the power, grace, and complex personality of Lightning Farron. It comes off as strong at first, and a little tart, but the sweetness comes through the more time you spend with it. And just like Lightning, you want to be careful how you take this drink on. Like waiting for an ATB gauge to fill, the full power of this drink kicks in with time.
Right, Lightning?
…Lightning?
……Um… Light…?
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~ Athena
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Don’t you go call Lightning a tart!
Anyway, I’m not a fan of gin of any kind so I’ll give this one a miss.
If I may make a suggestion: The Alan Wakewell (only called because it’s based on the recipe for a bakewell tart, not becuase it represents the character at all)
Champagne flute
1 tbsp Kirsch
1 part Amaretto
3 parts Prosecco
Serve with a glace cherry.
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Haha well, she’s a sweetheart, too, so… haha
Ooo nice! I’ll have to try that one! I have a list of drinks, so I’ll add this one to try!
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This is the first one of these that I’ve seen, but how totally awesome!!! Now I know what I’m doing with my Friday night 🙂
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Woo! Glad you stumbled upon this, then 🙂 Hope you enjoyed the drink and your Friday!!
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Lightning’s #1 Fangirl highly approves of this!! Great description too 😀 It starts off slow but hits you like flash of Lightning (I’m drinking one-ish now so I’ll buzz of shortly, haha).
Oh and for your own safety, stay away from passed out Lightning! Her first instinct will be to Snow Punch something when she wakes up ⚡
Addio! …hic
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Nice! Glad you liked it. And noted. I’ll just stay waaay over here until she wakes up….
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Something about capturing a lightning in a bottle has quite the intriguing sound to it. At the moment though I think Lightning is someone you can buy a drink, talk about many things in the world just as long you don’t touch upon the subject of an l’Cie.
I’m more of a whiskey man himself but enjoyed reading this description of a drink that might be something to be tried out one day.
Stay Cozy and cheers to a good evening!
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I would definitely go get a drink with Lightning! Just because she doesn’t smile much doesn’t mean she wouldn’t be fun to hang out with.
If you try it, let me know what you think!
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For whatever reason, Lightning speaks more bourbon to me, but a gin cocktail does seem to capture the flavor of her as well.
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Bourbon would be an interesting flavor, for sure. I’ve never been a big bourbon fan, myself, but now I want to experiment a bit… haha
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cool drink, and looking forward to seeing what other magic you capture in a bottle 🙂
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Thanks! 😀 Ah, so punny!
…perhaps I’ll find more magic that comes out of a bottle?
I’ll just show myself out… haha
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Lightning rips clouds apart. I think those folks who dare to compare should think about THAT 😉
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YES! haha I’m sure she’d approve of that idea…
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