Former “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider held a cat-themed competition for her 137.4K Twitter followers!
She held an adoption party for her beloved cat, Meep, and asked her fans to contribute ideas for the best cocktail and mocktail drink centered around her cat.
Amy Schneider Offered Prizes For Best Cat-Themed Cocktail Recipes
Submit your ideas for Meep drinks in the replies! We’ll pick one winning cocktail and one mocktail, and each winner will get a signed copy of a photo of me and Meep (US only) and a donation in your name to your local SPCA. Can’t wait to see your ideas! pic.twitter.com/x0XTXzlLV5
— Amy Schneider (@Jeopardamy) March 5, 2022
In a lengthy Twitter thread, Amy explained that “The anniversary of Meep’s adoption is coming up, and we’re having a party! Sadly, you’re not invited (Meep isn’t big on strangers), but we need your help! We would like to serve Meep-themed mocktails and cocktails, but we don’t know what they would be. That’s where you come in!”
“Submit your ideas for Meep drinks in the replies!” she continued. “We’ll pick one winning cocktail and one mocktail, and each winner will get a signed copy of a photo of me and Meep (US only) and a donation in your name to your local SPCA. Can’t wait to see your ideas!”
“(Clarification: we will be serving these drinks to humans, not to Meep!)” she added.
She continued, “Some of Meep’s interests to (maybe) help spark some inspiration: -Meeping -Her stuffed avocado -Sitting on suitcases -(As seen above) sticking her paw in the bathtub -Hates closed doors -Watching birds.”
Fans Had Some Incredible Responses!
Many fans had some really clever and interesting ideas!
I had a rubber duck drink recently that I loved! I think it would be so cute to put rubber ducks on top of blue cocktails like a little bathtub but also for bird watching reasons! Maybe a blue martini? (Or any blue drink!) pic.twitter.com/DTfwWImszt
— Alicia (@AliciaLGlass) March 5, 2022
For a mocktail, I propose a “Don’t Shut the Door’ange” (Orange Fizzy) pic.twitter.com/Zuz78mFL9u
— Alicia (@AliciaLGlass) March 6, 2022
This Black Cat Cocktail looks rather Meepy. If you don’t mind ignoring authenticity a bit, you could serve it in a martini glass with an avocado peel garnish and call it a Meeptini.
If only you had some bathtub gin…🤔 pic.twitter.com/el4puDS1gS— CheSchu (@che_schu) March 6, 2022
when I think of Meep & suitcases I think opposite of tropical (we’re not traveling) but also think carbonation (the human version of meeping) – thus: 2 oz floral gin, 1/2 oz Chambord, 1/2 oz luxardo, 1/2 oz lemon juice, finish with prosecco. Just made this up sorry if it’s bad!
— Jim (@Jimbo00o) March 5, 2022
FELINA – A cocktail named for a kittenish seductress. A jigger of tequila, a splash of Grand Marnier, two drops of agave nectar, fresh orange juice, and a squeeze of lime… over ice.
— Maria Camillo (@MCamilloPhoto) March 6, 2022
1) Meeptinis: any cocktail in a plastic coupe/martini glass with some sort of bird accented garnish
2) Open Doors Only: Lolea Sangria+ fruit+ brandy) served in a punch bowl or large pitcher
You can also get fun ice cube trays shaped like paws 🐾
— Terner Papir (@Terner_p) March 6, 2022
The HumMEEPIng Bird Nectar
Mosseland Cat Reisling 🐈⬛
1 part cranberry juiceServe chilled in a tall & thin cylinder !
🐈⬛ 🐦— Kimberly Shelley (@KimmyShells) March 6, 2022
Meowdori Sour
1 ounce Midori
1 ounce non-Russian vodka
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1/2 ounce lime juice
Club soda, to top
Garnish: lemon wheel— DesertMan 🌵 (@SouthOVegas) March 6, 2022
Sticking with the classic cocktails:
Gin & Paw-nic
Or (non-Russian) Paw-dka Tonic— Let The People Vote! (@emmayjayy) March 5, 2022
Not unique drinks, just regular cocktails named after kitty. Meep on the beach, Meephattan, Meep Island Iced Tea, Meeparita, Meepacolada. OK, I will stop now. 🤣 Have a great party! 😊
— Della Kapocius (@KapociusDella) March 6, 2022
How ‘bout a Cat-a-tonic? (Gin and tonic with a sprig of catnip)
— Horst ❤️ 🇺🇦 (@Horst_in_CA) March 6, 2022
The Meeptale: A splash of milk, a splash of #CocaCola, two drops of orange juice. Gently stir as if you are pawing the bathtub water, serve in a box shaped cocktail glass. Enjoy. Optional: garnish with catnip.
— Deb Osza (@DebOsza) March 6, 2022
Who Were The Winners?
I’m excited to (somewhat belatedly) announce the winners of our Meep-themed drinks contest! First, the cocktail, submitted by @MollyPaysBills!
“1.5 ounces gin, .5 ounces crème di violette, .5 ounces lavender simple syrup, lemon juice to taste, served in a coupe. Meeptini” pic.twitter.com/ZT7LQj0fvG— Amy Schneider (@Jeopardamy) March 16, 2022
On Wednesday, Amy finally announced the winners of the contest, “I’m excited to (somewhat belatedly) announce the winners of our Meep-themed drinks contest! First, the cocktail, submitted by @MollyPaysBills! ‘1.5 ounces gin, .5 ounces crème di violette, .5 ounces lavender simple syrup, lemon juice to taste, served in a coupe. Meeptini’,” she tweeted.
“Next, the winning mocktail, submitted by @renniturpin! ‘Cat-a-tonic: an earl grey tea mocktail with earl grey tea simple syrup, lemon juice, tonic water and ice,’” she added.
I had both, and I can attest that they were both delicious. Thanks so much to everyone who submitted! Winners, please DM me and let me know where you would like your prize shipped, and which SPCA you’d like to receive your donation. And congratulations!
— Amy Schneider (@Jeopardamy) March 16, 2022
“I had both, and I can attest that they were both delicious,” she added. “Thanks so much to everyone who submitted! Winners, please DM me and let me know where you would like your prize shipped, and which SPCA you’d like to receive your donation. And congratulations!”
Congratulations to the lucky winners! Your responses were purr-fect!
