Pimm’s Lavamancer: In an ice-filled collins glass, mix Pimm’s No. 1, cinnamon whiskey, lemon juice, and ginger beer, top with a cucumber garnish. Your mouth may be watering even if you don’t know where this cocktail’s unusual title has come from, but about 20 million people might see the pun and crack a smile.
It’s a concoction from amateur mixologist and software engineer Natalie Weizenbaum. When the 24-year-old was looking for cocktail inspiration for a party, she turned to her favorite game, Magic: The Gathering.
Magic: The Gathering is a card game from Hasbro-owned Wizards of the Coast in which players summon creatures and cast spells. The ages-12-and-up game’s fantasy premise may sound childish, but it actually requires intense strategy and critical thinking. About 20 million people play it worldwide, including me.
I found myself looking over Weizenbaum’s cocktails on Imgur after I attempted cocktails inspired by the game myself. In Magic, players cast spells based on five different colors: white, blue, black, red and green—leaving endless possibilities for themed drinks. Weizenbaum’s menu is designed to resemble the actual cards, and each one is a pun on a card that exists in the game.

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