The Incredible Hulk (also known as the Green Eyed Monster, Schlock, and Hip and Hen) is a delicious bright green cocktail recipe made with just three ingredients. Mixed with Hpnotiq liqueur, cognac and orange bitters, this drink is fresh, sweet, intense and nuanced. Reminds me of green tea shots.
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material
- Epnotic liqueur – (pronounced “hypnotic”) This bright blue liqueur is made from fruit juice, vodka, and cognac.
- cognac – You can use Hennessy brand cognac or whatever cognac you have on hand.
- orange bitters – Technically optional, but recommended. They give depth to this drink.
- lime slice – As an optional garnish, anything green goes well on top of this cocktail.
Device: The best choice of glassware for this is rocks glass Or old-fashioned glass. Also, cocktail shaker Mix this recipe together. If you don’t have one, you can use a sealed mason jar or water bottle.
How to make
Pour Hpnotiq, cognac and orange bitters into a cocktail glass half-filled with ice.
Shake for 10-15 seconds until well cooled.
Pour into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with lime slices and green herbs such as mint leaves, rosemary, thyme, and basil.
tips on how to make
- Although it looks light and fun with its bright green color and fruity flavor, it is actually a stiff cocktail. Since alcohol is the main ingredient (no mixer is used), it is darker than it looks, so please be careful when drinking it.
- sweeter change – We love the equal portion version of this drink. However, if you want a sweeter version, try mixing 3 ounces of Hpnotiq with 1.5 ounces of cognac. This will also give you a brighter green color.
- Lighter variations – If you want a less boozy version, mix this recipe as is, pour into a Collins glass, and top with club soda or lemon-lime soda.
- frozen incredible hulk drink – Make a frozen version by combining the ingredients in this recipe with a handful of ice in a blender.
- The Incredible Hulk Pitcher Recipe – To make a pitcher recipe, multiply this recipe by 8 and place in a pitcher filled with ice. This will make drinks for 8 people.
- incredible hulk punch bowl – To make a punch bowl, multiply this recipe by 8 and serve in a punch bowl filled with ice. This punch bowl serves 8 people.
- incredible hulk shot – If you want to make a shot glass-sized version of this drink, combine 1 ounce Hpnotiq, 1 ounce cognac, and 1 dash orange bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and pour into a shot glass to enjoy.
What does Incredible Hulk taste like?
This cocktail is sweet and citrusy, with strong notes of vanilla, herbs, and spices, as well as notes of caramel. Adding a few dashes of orange bitters adds a fruity, citrusy sweetness that helps balance out the recipe.
history
The Incredible Hulk drink was created at Justin’s Restaurant in New York City. Sean Combs owned the (now closed) store in 2003 when this drink was created. Brand representatives noticed that more women were drinking Hpnotiq than men and requested a new, harder recipe. One bartender came up with the idea of mixing Hpnotiq and cognac to create a less sweet drink.
The result is a bright green cocktail sweet and stiff drink. A dash of optional orange bitters adds depth and nuance to this recipe.
The result of the promotional party is an innovative product that is sweeter than your average brandy cocktail and harder than most Hpnotiq drinks. It became a crowd pleaser and quickly became popular.
It was named after the superhero Hulk because of its bright green color. Hulk’s superpowers include superhuman strength, which is where this powerful cocktail gets its name.
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FAQ
What’s in the Incredible Hulk cocktail?
This drink is made using just three ingredients: Hpnotiq liqueur, cognac, and orange bitters.
Who invented the Incredible Hulk drink?
Victor Alvarez is the bartender who first mixed Hennessy with Hpnotiq to dilute the fruity flavor. He was trying to invent a Hpnotiq drink that would appeal to men (though I think this recipe would appeal to everyone).
What are the alternatives to Hpnotiq?
You can replace Hpnotiq with Blue Curacao if you wish.
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Learn how to make the Incredible Hulk cocktail recipe using just three ingredients: Hpnotiq, cognac, and orange bitters.
Instructions
Pour Hpnotiq, cognac and orange bitters into a half-filled cocktail glass with ice.
Shake for 10-15 seconds until well cooled.
Pour into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with lime slices and green herbs such as mint leaves, rosemary, thyme, and basil.
Precautions
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- Although it looks light and fun with its bright green color and fruity flavor, it is actually a stiff cocktail. Since alcohol is the main ingredient (no mixer is used), it is darker than it looks, so please be careful when drinking it.
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- sweeter change – We love the equal portion version of this drink. However, if you want a sweeter version, try mixing 3 ounces of Hpnotiq with 1.5 ounces of cognac. This will also give you a brighter green color.
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- frozen incredible hulk drink – Make a frozen version by combining the ingredients in this recipe with a handful of ice in a blender.
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- The Incredible Hulk Pitcher Recipe – To make a pitcher recipe, multiply this recipe by 8 and place in a pitcher filled with ice. This makes enough drinks for 8 people.
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- The Incredible Hulk Punch Bowl – To make a punch bowl, multiply this recipe by 8 and serve in a punch bowl filled with ice. This punch bowl serves 8 people.
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- incredible hulk shot – If you want to make a shot glass-sized version of this drink, combine 1 ounce Hpnotiq, 1 ounce cognac, and 1 dash orange bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and pour into a shot glass to enjoy.
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*Percent daily intake is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Note: Nutritional information was automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. We recommend using your own nutritional calculations if necessary.