The Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster was invented by Zaphod Beeblebrox, a major character in

Take the juice from one bottle of that Ol' Janx Spirit.

Pour into it one measure of water from the seas of Santraginus V.

Allow three cubes of Arcturan Mega-gin to melt into the mixture (it must be properly iced or the benzene is lost).

Allow four litres of Fallian marsh gas to bubble through it.

Over the back of a silver spoon float a measure of Qalactin Hypermint extract.

Drop in the tooth of an Algolian Suntiger.

Sprinkle Zamphuor.

Add an olive.

Drink . . . but . . . very carefully . . .

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Because of the popularity of the Hitchhiker's Guide series, several recipes exist for "Earth versions" of the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster. The following is but one version, published in "Mostly Harmless", the newsletter of ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha, the official Hitchhiker's Guide appreciation society.

To make a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster using Terran ingredients:

Finally, sprinkle into the mixture some Gatorade to commemorate the lifeforms which have vanished and are becoming extinct, both sentient and non-sentient, especially those most in need of aid.

If this many Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters are too many for the number of people you think you are, mix together the following amounts of ingredients as described above for a single serving.

Another recipe posted online

4 oz. (120 ml)

4 oz. (120 ml) Cold

2 oz. (60 ml)

5 oz. (150 ml)

This makes one approximately 18 ounce (0,5 l) Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster. The reason this drink seems so large is that Zaphod Beeblebrox has two heads, so when he created it, it came out to 9 ounces (2,5 dl) per head, so both were happy.

Before drinking, eat one olive to create a sweetness in it which is not there. Drink extremely carefully at your own risk, and remember where your towel is (if you can).

Yet another recipe, found online

Method Pour the tia maria, vodka and cherry brandy together into a pint glass. Add a dash of lime juice. Fill with equal amounts of dry cider and 7-up, and add ice cubes. Suggested serving: beer glass.

Another recipe:

Another recipe: • 1 part Everclear (or any other strong grain alcohol such as Bourbon, Moonshine, or Vodka) • 1 part Bitter Lemon (or plain Tonic Water) • 1 part Bombay Sapphire Gin (or other gin) • 1 part Yukon Jack Perma-Frost Schnapps (or other mint schnapps, or white crème de menthe) • Enough blue food coloring to make the mixture a very light sky blue

Also needed: • Sugar cubes • Cinnamon extract • Yellow food coloring (optional) • Angostura Bitters • Olives

Mix the first five ingredients and chill (usually for 24 hours). Then, take a sugar cube and let it absorb 1 milliliter of cinnamon extract and 1 drop of yellow food coloring (optional). Place three ice cubes in a glass and pour the chilled liquid mixture over these. Drop in the sugar cube and stir to dissolve, or just let it sit (if food coloring is used, often the sugar cube is just left to sit, to create a layering effect with the color). Sprinkle the Angostura Bitters in the drink, and add an olive. Drink, but very carefully.

Alternatively, one can let the sugar cube absorb 1 milliliter of Angostura Bitters, and sprinkle ground cinnamon on the top of the drink, thus omitting the cinnamon extract.

It is often more convenient to make a large amount of the mixture ahead of time and chill for a day, rather than to constantly mix more of it. It's also best to save it for a special occasion, such as Towel Day

The Bartender's Best Friend also has a recipe for the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster as follows:

Build in an ice-filled Collins glass, filling it with the soda. Stir with a long straw.

Fan Modified Shooter Version:

Pour ingredients into a shaker 2/3 of ice. Shake well. Strain into a stem-less cocktail glass. Top with one large ice cube.

Very nice and a pint of it is served for the reasonable price of £2.80

Pour over some ice, stir and enjoy!

1 oz vodka (that Ol' Janx Spirit)

1 oz Clamato (oh, those Santraginus fish)

1 oz ice cold gin (Arcturan Mega-gin)

4 oz Zipang Sparking Sake (Fallian marsh gas)

1 oz Creme de Menthe (Qalactin Hypermint extract)

1 Jalepeno (tooth of an Algolian Suntiger)

Sprinkle with lemon zest (Zamphuor)

add an olive

WARNING: Drinking Pan Galctic Gargle Blasters may cause serious damage to the rods and cones in the human eye, thus explaining why consumers of this beverage have often reported it to be green in color when, in fact, it is not.

A Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster may be had at the

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