Drink Like A Star This Oscar Sunday

If you can’t attend this year’s Academy Awards, you can still drink like a star thanks to the bartenders at Loews Hollywood Hotel. The hotel is connected to the Dolby Theatre in the heart of Tinseltown, where all of the Oscar action will be taking place this Sunday evening.

"City of Stars" inspired by "La La Land"

Loews' talented bar staff has created six delicious cocktails directly inspired by some of this year’s Best Picture nominees. And the drinks are…. "City of Stars," inspired by "La La Land," with Botanist gin, Prosecco, lavender syrup and lemon juice; "NASAangria," inspired by "Hidden Figures," with rum, triple sec, pinot noir, strawberries, raspberries, agave and pineapple and orange juice; "War of the Worlds," inspired by "Arrival," with tequila, Kahlua, Frangelico, half and half, espresso and whipped cream; "Miami Vices," inspired by "Moonlight," with blanco tequila, lychee liqueur, lime juice and jalapeno syrup; "Say Uncle," inspired by "Manchester by the Sea," with Irish whiskey, domaine de canton, Sam Adams Boston lager and grenadine; and "Troys Boys," inspired by "Fences" with gin, lime juice, agave, peach bitters and mulled peaches. Each cocktail is $15 and will be available until the award winners are announced.

"Say Uncle" inspired by "Manchester by the Sea"

A few miles west of Loews Hollywood Hotel, another celebrity-studded hangout, The Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel, will also be serving up special cocktails in honor of Oscar weekend. They include "The Leading Man," with bourbon, Antica Formula vermouth, bitters, maraschino cherry and a lemon twist; "Tinsel Town," with Casamigos Blanco tequila, Crème de Cassis and Thienot champagne; "The Leading Lady," with Flor de Cana rum, Clement Creole Schrub, guava and pineapple juice; and "The Walk of Fame," with Hangar 1 Citron vodka, Pavan liqueur, lavender syrup and blueberries. All drinks are $20.

"The Leading Lady" will be served in The Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel

On the Friday before the Oscars, Film is GREAT Britain will be hosting a reception honoring all the nominees from the United Kingdom at the trendy Fig & Olive restaurant. Stars, directors, producers and writers will be enjoying a variety of film inspired cocktails, including the "Red Carpet Kickoff," with London Dry gin, Tempus Fugit Alessio Vermouth Di Torino and Luxardo bitters; "In The Moonlight," inspired by "Moonlight," with Glenrothes Vintage Reserve scotch, Tempus Fugit Alessio Vermouth Di Torino, Luxardo Sangue Morlacco cherry liqueur and orange juice; "Lions Punch," inspired by "Lions," with London Dry gin, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth and unsweetened pineapple juice; and "Mulled Cider and Cigarettes," inspired by the short film "Pear Cider and Cigarettes," with The King's Ginger liqueur, hard apple cider and fresh apple juice.

"Mulled Cider and Cigarettes" inspired by "Pear Cider and Cigarettes"

They will also be serving a number of cocktails inspired by "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," including a "Gin Snidget," with London Dry gin, Tempus Fugit Kina L'Aero D'or and Fever Tree tonic water; "The Ginger Griffin," with The King's Ginger liqueur and Ridgeview sparkling wine; "Never Tickle A Sleeping Dragon," with The King's Ginger liqueur and Glenrothes vintage reserve scotch; and "Muggle Punch," with The King's ginger liqueur and lemonade.

"Muggle Punch"

Whether you are hosting an Oscar’s party or watching the awards at a local bar, these delicious cocktails will make you red carpet ready.

Photos provided by Loews Hollywood Hotel, The Beverly Hills Hotel and Film is GREAT Britain