“If This Painting Were a Cocktail” – Art + Drink Pairings That Spark Joy

Art and cocktails share something magical: both stir the senses, tell a story, and elevate the everyday. Let’s pair three dynamic artworks from the Liza Pruitt Art collection with imaginative drinks that capture their color, mood, and emotion.

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Bold and Bright by Nikki Storer ⛵️

This compact masterpiece pulses with energy—a bold contrast of dark charcoal lines softened by warm ochre and gold notes under a Schumacher fabric mat. It’s rich, refined, and demands a closer look.



Cocktail Pairing: Smoky Gold Negroni 🍹

Savory and slightly unexpected, this effervescent drink mirrors the artwork’s dark lines and soft glow—a cocktail that quietly surprises.

• Mezcal (for a smoky base)

• Dry vermouth

• Orange bitters

• Garnish with a flamed orange peel
  

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Uplifting Sun by Aimee Rayner 🌊

Featuring layered tones of pale aqua, seafoam green, and foamy white, this tranquil piece captures the essence of ocean movement and midday sun sparkling on water.


Cocktail Pairing: “Seaside Spritzer” 🍹

Bright, clean, and refreshing—like dipping your toes into the surf on a balmy day.

• Gin (for a crisp, botanical base)

• Lillet Blanc (for a hint of citrus and floral)

• Cucumber tonic or sparkling water

• Fresh lemon juice

• Garnish: cucumber ribbon and a sprig of dill or mint

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Wild Flowers Blue by Gretchen Fuss 🌼

This piece is a botanical daydream: airy pastel blooms dancing across a cool blue field. It’s fresh, delicate, and bursting with springtime vitality.

Cocktail Pairing: “Blue Blossom Fizz” 🍹

A light, floral-forward bubbly that mirrors the painting’s airy composition and soothing palette.

• Elderflower liqueur

• Gin or vodka

• Blueberry-infused tonic or prosecco

• Garnish with fresh blueberries and/or mint
  

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Art and cocktails both invite you into a moment—with sight, scent, and sip. Want to try a custom pairing from our current collection? Browse bold originals here and let us help you taste the art.