Currently,
there’s a lot of love around for the era when John Travolta, in his flash white
suit, gyrated to the Bee Gees; Sylvester made everyone feel mighty real; and
cowboys, construction workers and cops encouraged young men to have fun at the YMCA.
Party like it’s 1978 as Keith Barker-Main steps back to the disco decade
Drink these:
Kitsch
cocktail Blue Lagoon (vodka, blue Curaçao and
lemonade plus plastic mermaid/paper umbrella) was as big as Boney M back in the day. Black Russian (vodka and Kalhua), Piña Colada and Harvey
Wallbanger were the toast of Studio 54, but the ultimate 70’s cocktail is
exotic Californian import, Tequila Sunrise.
Make it:
To
make Tequila Sunrise: pour 3 parts Patrón (or
similar) and 6 parts orange juice over ice. Slowly
add 1 part grenadine. It will sink to the bottom of the glass, creating the
‘sunrise’ effect. Garnish with The Eagles 1970’s track of the same name.
Disco down:
Nothing
says ‘the 70s’ like a rollerdisco. Order Screwdriver (vodka and orange) and
skate to I Will Survive and Young Hearts Run Free at this vibey Vauxhall club.
EDINBURGH: The Shack www.theshackedinburgh.co.uk
Book
in with ten pals at a Rose Street boogie bar serving retro rinses and get a
Barry White-sized ‘pizza banquet’ free on Fridays.
LIVERPOOL/ BIRMINGHAM/ NATIONWIDE: Flares www.barsandvenues.co.uk
The
clue is in the name. Add platforms, sequin boob tube and feather boa for a
F-ABBA night out at a chain where disco anthems are always in the mix.
NEWCASTLE: Quilted Camel www.quiltedcamel.com
Le
Freak, c’est chic! As are afro wigs and other fancy dress at this ‘retro 70s
bar’ where it’s permanently party time.
Alternatively,
throw a Saturday Night Fever party at home. Stream discos greatest hits via http://loudcity.com/stations/i-love-disco and get the gear here: http://tinyurl.com/b5hqzuw
Original article appeared in Metro UK 28.2.13.
