Edna’s Lunchbox

Edna Scott

Jul 26

Edna's Lunchbox cocktail — Edna's Lunchbox

If you happen to find yourself in Oklahoma City, you might consider making your way to Edna’s Bar and Grill, a popular neighborhood dive bar where you can staple your dollar bill to the wall next to all the others. Edna’s is quite famous for their oddly popular house cocktail, the Edna’s Lunchbox, which is equal parts Coor’s Light and orange juice with a shot of amaretto. Before you pass judgement, you should know that Edna’s has sold over 3 million of them! Named after Edna Scott, the vivacious proprietor of her eponymous bar, the Lunchbox cocktail was reportedly a “happy accident” first served in the 90’s and popular at the bar ever since.

In place of the Coor’s I used an incredibly delicious IPA from Maine Beer Company which has a name that was too perfect for this toast to pass up. Idan will be pleased to learn that the beer is actually named after a very special finback whale that researchers followed off the coast of Maine. The beer is probably best enjoyed on its own rather than in a cocktail, but exceptions for art must be granted, and stop judging me already – if you’re reading this you surely must have a few flaws of your own. As far as beer cocktails go, the Lunchbox is definitely tasty and quite refreshing, like a shandy. The amaretto lends a more exotic sweetness to it all and makes it surprisingly decadent. It’s certainly easy to drink, which might be the only easy thing you’ll experience if you enjoy one while attempting to find the lunch in this deviously locked lunchbox. Cheers!