{"id":1845095,"date":"2023-01-19T14:58:21","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T20:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1845095"},"modified":"2023-01-19T14:58:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T20:58:21","slug":"tom-hanks-cocktail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/tom-hanks-cocktail\/","title":{"rendered":"We Tried Tom Hanks’ Champagne Diet Coke Cocktail, and It’s The Real Thing"},"content":{"rendered":"
What's better than a champagne cocktail<\/a>, whether the bubbly is flavored with cranberry juice or cotton candy? Honestly, you could float Lucky Charms in champagne, and I'd probably drink it. So when Tom Hanks went on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert<\/em><\/a> and introduced the world to his new, bizarre champagne-spiked cocktail, I was ready to raise a glass.<\/p>\r\n If you've ever downed a mimosa\u2014or four\u2014at brunch, you know how simple it can be to make a champagne cocktail. Just spike the juice of your choice with bubbly, and you're off. In Utah, non-drinkers are all about spiking sodas with everything from fruit juice to cream to fancy syrups, dubbing them \"dirty sodas<\/a>.\" So Hanks' bubbly brew is really pretty understandable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Hanks told Colbert he isn't a drinker. But recently while dining out with his wife Rita Wilson, he asked the restaurant staff to pour a shot of champagne into his Diet Coke, so he could feel like he was celebrating, too. To name the new tipple, Hanks combined the words \"Diet Coke\" and \"champagne,\" dubbing the drink a \"Diet Cokagne.\" Someone alert Sheriff Woody because that kinda sounds like it should be illegal.<\/p>\r\n The recipe, however, couldn't be simpler. Hanks fills his glass about one-third full with Diet Coke, then simply tops it off with champagne. You don't even have to stir. Why, a guy cast away on an island with a volleyball could make it, if he had the ingredients in one of his handy-dandy FedEx boxes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Not being on a Tom Hanks budget, I subbed in prosecco for fancy, real French champagne. Hey, they're both bubbly bevvies, and Italy is on speaking terms with France, so why not?<\/p>\r\n Hanks is a type 2 diabetic, and Diet Coke is his drink of choice, he told Colbert. So I tried that as a drink base first. The drink itself smells delightfully sweet, almost like pink bubblegum, and with the addition of the sparkling wine, the Diet Coke tastes a bit more like full-sugar Coke. The sparkling wine gives the cola taste a bubbly boost, but it's not too liquor-y.The result? A neat sipping situation that makes plain soda more special. It may not be a classic cocktail<\/a>, but it has our seal of approval.<\/p>\r\n I also tried Hanks' drink with regular Coke, and with zero sugar cherry Coke. The cherry Coke cocktail was especially good, sweet and fruity with a bubbly edge, reminding me of childhood Shirley Temple drinks, back when kids actually ordered those.<\/p>\r\n I'm not convinced the Tom Hanks cocktail is some overwhelming innovation. Rum and Coke drinks have been around forever, and mimosas have surely been mixed using just about every beverage in the diner.<\/p>\r\n But there's something charming about Hanks sitting in a fancy restaurant with his Diet Coke, wanting to join in the champagne celebration, almost like a little kid drinking milk in a fancy glass. If I happen to be chugging a Diet Coke at a table where sparkling wine of any kind is around, I might just spike up my glass in the future.<\/p>\r\n Like Hanks says so memorably in Forrest Gump<\/em>, \"you never know what you're gonna get.\" This time, what we got was pretty good.<\/p>\r\n Not up for a drink? Try our favorite champagne recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n \t\t\t Try the Tom Hanks cocktail, where the actor mixes Diet Coke with champagne for a tasty tipple he calls “Diet Cokagne.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7801,"featured_media":1845310,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[303719,303745],"categories-v2":[308324,308369],"coauthors":[340632],"acf":{"ncv_override_generic_settings_option":false,"ncv_autoplay_option":"","ncv_stickyplay_option":"","ncv_ads_option":"","ncv_mute_option":"","ncv_comscore_option":"","ncv_autoplay_mobile_option":"","ncv_viewable_threshold_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_option":"","ncv_autopause_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_mobile_option":"","ncv_autopause_mobile_option":"","ncv_sticky_mobile_option":"","ncv_remove_player_option":false,"ncv_moat_option":"","long_pin_file":false,"long_pin":""},"yoast_head":"\nWhat Is Tom Hanks' Cocktail Made of?<\/h2>\r\n
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Here's What I Thought<\/h2>\r\n
<\/a><\/div>Holiday Mimosa<\/a>Add a splash of color to your brunch table with this rosy holiday mimosa. It has a fantastic sweet-tart taste. \u2014Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana
<\/a><\/div>Cotton Candy Champagne Cocktails<\/a>You\u2019ll love these whimsical champagne cocktails. The cotton candy melts away, leaving behind its pretty pink color.\r\n\u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
<\/a><\/div>Bubbly Champagne Punch<\/a>This bubbly champagne punch combines fruit juices, sparkling and sweet wine, and fruit. The pretty ice ring is a flavorful way of keeping the punch cold throughout the festivities.
<\/a><\/div>Sparkling Peach Bellinis<\/a>Folks will savor the subtle kiss of peach flavor in this elegant brunch beverage. \u2014 Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
<\/a><\/div>Poinsettia<\/a>Mixing festive red cranberry juice, Triple Sec and champagne creates a fun poinsettia drink for Christmas parties, a New Year's Eve bash or any get-together during the fall and winter seasons. Garnish with a few fresh berries and enjoy. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
<\/a><\/div>Champagne Cocktail<\/a>This amber champagne cocktail is a bubbly twist on the traditional old-fashioned. Try it with extra dry champagne. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
<\/a><\/div>Champagne Party Punch<\/a>To make this punch even more festive, float an ice ring in the punch. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
<\/a><\/div>Cranberry Orange Mimosas<\/a>We love making cranberry mimosas on a slow Saturday morning or during the holidays.
<\/a><\/div>Vanilla Bean Fizz<\/a>A homemade vanilla bean syrup from our home economists fabulously flavors Champagne. The bubbly beverage is ideal for holidays throughout the year.
<\/a><\/div>Sparkling Apple Pie on the Rocks<\/a>This is the perfect fall cocktail. Apple cider mixed with a cinnamon caramel apple simple syrup and topped with bubbly\u2014it's the best holiday drink ever! \u2014Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri
<\/a><\/div>Peach Champagne<\/a>I searched high and low for the perfect punch recipe and finally decided to create my own. This sipper is a big hit at parties, especially weddings. In summer I freeze fresh peaches and fresh strawberries; if you don't have fresh fruit, store-bought frozen fruit works just as well. \u2014Linda Hall, Evington, Virginia
<\/a><\/div>Mimosa Floats<\/a>Everyone needs a little treat at brunch! I wanted to kick things up a notch, so I added a scoop of ice cream to my mimosas. Sometimes I add chocolate, too.\u2014Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
<\/a><\/div>Kir Royal<\/a>Kir royal is a two-ingredient French cocktail that\u2019s swimming with rich black currant flavor and layered with all the nuanced notes of champagne. Let this be the easy, effortless aperitif for your next party.
<\/a><\/div>Negroni Sbagliato<\/a>Everyone is talking about this now-viral cocktail, the Negroni sbagliato. But how do you make it? And how do you pronounce sbagliato<\/em>?
<\/a><\/div>Champagne Fruit Punch<\/a>Toast the happy couple at your next bridal shower with a fun and fruity drink! It\u2019s the perfect refreshment on a hot day. \u2014Kelly Tran, Salem, Oregon\r\n
<\/a><\/div>Pear & Ginger Sparkler<\/a>I created this twist on a Bellini when a friend gave me some Asian pears she grew in her backyard. If you like ginger and want more of a kick, try substituting ginger liqueur for the vodka. \u2014Jacyn Siebert, San Francisco, California
<\/a><\/div>Orange-Apricot Mimosa Punch<\/a>We make this punch for our annual Christmas brunch, and everyone loves it! I usually triple this recipe for a bigger crowd and garnish the punch with an orange-tangerine ice ring made several days ahead of time. \u2014Kathy McKay, Acworth, Georgia
<\/a><\/div>Mango Bellini<\/a>Simple yet delicious, this mango Bellini is made with fresh mango puree and your favorite sparkling wine\u2014I usually choose Prosecco for mine. You can easily turn it into a mocktail by using sparkling water in place of the champagne or Prosecco. \u2014Ellen Folkman, Crystal Beach, Florida
<\/a><\/div>Orange Dream Mimosas<\/a>Your inner child will love this fun riff on the classic mimosa. Use sparkling cider, ginger ale or sparkling grape juice for a nonalcoholic version. \u2014Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
<\/a><\/div>Strawberry Mimosas<\/a>Elevate your brunch game with this easy strawberry mimosa recipe.
<\/a><\/div>French 75<\/a>The classy French 75 recipe is proof that sophisticated doesn't have to mean difficult. All you need is your favorite gin, a lemon, simple syrup and a chilled bottle of champagne or any other bubbly.
<\/a><\/div>Champagne Punch<\/a>A blend of four fruit juices pairs well with bubbly champagne in this party-pleasing punch. A strawberry garnish adds a festive touch. \u2014Amy Short, Lesage, West Virginia
<\/a><\/div>Spring Strawberry Sangria<\/a>Wine-infused berries make a lovely addition to this special-occasion drink. I love serving this during the beginning of spring to celebrate the new season. \u2014Gina Quartermaine, Alexandria, Virginia
<\/a><\/div>Peach-Basil Cooler<\/a>Mix peaches and basil with club soda for a cool and refreshing mocktail! \u2014Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida
<\/a><\/div>Mimosa<\/a>Fresh, zesty and ripe with orange-y flavor, this mimosa recipe is the go-to when it comes to brunch cocktails.
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Holiday Mimosa<\/a><\/h2>Add a splash of color to your brunch table with this rosy holiday mimosa. It has a fantastic sweet-tart taste. \u2014Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana
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Cotton Candy Champagne Cocktails<\/a><\/h2>You\u2019ll love these whimsical champagne cocktails. The cotton candy melts away, leaving behind its pretty pink color.\r\n\u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Bubbly Champagne Punch<\/a><\/h2>This bubbly champagne punch combines fruit juices, sparkling and sweet wine, and fruit. The pretty ice ring is a flavorful way of keeping the punch cold throughout the festivities.
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Sparkling Peach Bellinis<\/a><\/h2>Folks will savor the subtle kiss of peach flavor in this elegant brunch beverage. \u2014 Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Poinsettia<\/a><\/h2>Mixing festive red cranberry juice, Triple Sec and champagne creates a fun poinsettia drink for Christmas parties, a New Year's Eve bash or any get-together during the fall and winter seasons. Garnish with a few fresh berries and enjoy. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Champagne Cocktail<\/a><\/h2>This amber champagne cocktail is a bubbly twist on the traditional old-fashioned. Try it with extra dry champagne. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Champagne Party Punch<\/a><\/h2>To make this punch even more festive, float an ice ring in the punch. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Cranberry Orange Mimosas<\/a><\/h2>We love making cranberry mimosas on a slow Saturday morning or during the holidays.
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Vanilla Bean Fizz<\/a><\/h2>A homemade vanilla bean syrup from our home economists fabulously flavors Champagne. The bubbly beverage is ideal for holidays throughout the year.