‘Game of Thrones’-Themed Food You Need to Eat or Drink to Celebrate the Show’s Final Season

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'Game of Thrones’-Themed Food You Need to Eat or Drink to Celebrate the Show's Final Season

Game of Thrones is everywhere! The eighth and final season of the critically acclaimed HBO drama returns to the small screen on Sunday, April 14, and various brands across multiple areas of interest are doing their part to honor the beloved show (and make a pretty penny in the process) by inundating consumers with some must-have GOT merch. In the months leading up to the season 8 premiere, everything from Game of Thrones makeup palettes to GOT-themed sneakers has hit both store shelves and online retailers. And even though the Emmy-winning show isn’t particularly food-focused (because let’s be honest, it’s all about the dragons and direwolves) snack brands, soda companies and even restaurant chains have all jumped on the GOT bandwagon as fans prepare to say farewell to Sansa, Brienne of Tarth and the gang. [jwplayer PTM9vySl-l3ahXupL] For example, legendary whisky company, Johnnie Walker, created not one, but two products centered around the fantastical, book-based drama. In November 2018 the brand launched its Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky collection, which contains eight blends. That grouping came just one month after the British-owned company debuted a ”White Walker” blend inspired by the drama’s fearsome characters of the same name. Elsewhere on the booze front, New York-based Brewery Ommegang launched a Mother of Dragons beer in September 2018 as part of yet another larger collection of GOT-focused libations. This particular refreshment, which was crafted in honor of Emilia Clarke’s dragon-loving Daenerys, is a combination of a smoked porter and a Belgian kriek. It was preceded by a Tyrion Lannister-centric beer and one crafted with Cersei Lannister in mind. A hops-heavy beverage created for Jon Snow, which is aptly called King of the North, came later. Hungry for more edible Game of Thrones-focused goodies? Scroll down to learn more about some additional GOT-related eats!

Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO; Sprinkles Cupcakes

'Game of Thrones’-Themed Food You Need to Eat or Drink to Celebrate the Show's Final Season

Game of Thrones is everywhere! The eighth and final season of the critically acclaimed HBO drama returns to the small screen on Sunday, April 14, and various brands across multiple areas of interest are doing their part to honor the beloved show (and make a pretty penny in the process) by inundating consumers with some must-have GOT merch. In the months leading up to the season 8 premiere, everything from Game of Thrones makeup palettes to GOT-themed sneakers has hit both store shelves and online retailers. And even though the Emmy-winning show isn’t particularly food-focused (because let’s be honest, it’s all about the dragons and direwolves) snack brands, soda companies and even restaurant chains have all jumped on the GOT bandwagon as fans prepare to say farewell to Sansa, Brienne of Tarth and the gang. [jwplayer PTM9vySl-l3ahXupL] For example, legendary whisky company, Johnnie Walker, created not one, but two products centered around the fantastical, book-based drama. In November 2018 the brand launched its Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky collection, which contains eight blends. That grouping came just one month after the British-owned company debuted a ”White Walker” blend inspired by the drama’s fearsome characters of the same name. Elsewhere on the booze front, New York-based Brewery Ommegang launched a Mother of Dragons beer in September 2018 as part of yet another larger collection of GOT-focused libations. This particular refreshment, which was crafted in honor of Emilia Clarke’s dragon-loving Daenerys, is a combination of a smoked porter and a Belgian kriek. It was preceded by a Tyrion Lannister-centric beer and one crafted with Cersei Lannister in mind. A hops-heavy beverage created for Jon Snow, which is aptly called King of the North, came later. Hungry for more edible Game of Thrones-focused goodies? Scroll down to learn more about some additional GOT-related eats!

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Sprinkles Cupcakes

The celeb-favorite bakery has a habit of introducing limited-edition desserts around big events, such as the cupcake it released in May 2019 to celebrate the birth of baby Sussex. For the GoT series finale, Sprinkles has crafted an appropriately themed treat. The cupcake, which will be available from May 17 to 19, consists of lemon dragon fruit cake topped with ice blueberry buttercream frosting and black cherry candy dragon glass. The confection also features a custom Game of Thrones decoration and sword.

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Dragon Egg Cake

Manhattan-based bakery NY Cake is marking the end of Game of Thrones with, what else? A cake. The edible replica of a dragon egg is meant to represent the last dragon standing. The layered confection is seven inches tall and features silvery, blue scales. Customers can order the dessert with either vanilla cake and chocolate ganache or chocolate cake and chocolate ganache. The themed pastry feeds approximately eight people and can be ordered in-person at NY Cakes’ storefront or by phone.

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Ice Cream

Wanderlust Creamery in Los Angeles, California, created eight Game of Thrones-inspired ice cream flavors ahead of the final season kickoff. Options include “Winter is Here” an oatmeal ice cream swirled with a housemade honey caramel spiked with Islay Scotch, and “Growing Strong,” an ode to Highgarden that features lemon verbena ice cream speckled with rose crystals, marigolds and candied bergamot orange. The sweet treats are available at Wanderlust’s Atwater Village, Tarzana and Venice, California locations from April 1 — May 31.

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Oreos

There’s no shortage of different varieties of America’s favorite cookie, but the GOT-themed Oreos set themselves apart from the brand’s other confections because they feature four unique embossments spotlighting the Great Houses still battling for the Iron Throne and the enemy White Walkers beyond the wall. Fans can pledge their fealty for House Lannister, House Targaryen, House Stark or The Night King by visiting oreo.com.

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Beer

Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, New York, launched a Mother of Dragons beer in September 2018 as part of one of its Royal Reserve Collection. This Daenerys-centric refreshment inspired by Emilia Clarke’s character, which is a blend of a smoked porter and a Belgian kriek, represents the “smoke and fire that Daenerys has unleashed on her opponents during her ascent to conquer and rule the Seven Kingdoms.” It joined other beers in the GOT-themed collection including Hand of the Queen, a barleywine honoring Tyrion Lannister (played by Peter Dinklage) and Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, a sour blonde blend created in homage to Lena Headey’s Cersei Lannister.

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Whiskey

Johnnie Walker’s Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky collection, which launched in November 2018 and consists of eight blends, includes seven that are paired with the Houses of Westeros and one that is dedicated to the Night’s Watch. Believe it or not, that collection actually marks the second time Johnnie Walker hopped on GOT train. In October of 2018, the iconic brand released a ”White Walker” blend that is inspired by the drama’s fearsome characters of the same name. The spirit is meant to remind consumers that “winter is here.” According to the product description the White Walker blend, which comes in a limited-edition bottle, features flavor notes such as caramelized sugar, vanilla and fresh red berries.

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Mountain Dew

The soda brand removed its iconic neon green “face” revealing a stark white, brandless can – “A Can Has No Name” – ahead of the debut of the HBO show’s last season. “A Can Has No Name” is a limited-run, special edition Mountain Dew vessel inspired by beloved character Arya Stark and her training with the Faceless Men of Braavos. When warm, the cans appear brandless. Once chilled, they reveal Arya’s iconic kill list, a tribute to those murdered as well as a glance at her remaining targets for the final season.

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Shake Shack Burgers and Milkshakes

The beloved burger chain’s GOT-themed menu debuted at New York City’s Madison Square Park location before being rolled out across the country on April 12. Dishes offered include the Dragonglass Shake and the Dracarys Burger. “Custard is frozen with packed snow harvested beyond the Wall and hand churned by members of the Night’s Watch,” stated a description of the shake. For the meat-heavy option, Shake Shack created a double Monterey Jack cheeseburger sourced from the finest head of cattle The Seven Kingdoms has to offer. “Griddled by the fires of Drogon and Rhaegal, the burger is then topped with a fiery ShackSauce created from herbs and spices sourced from the conquered cities of Yunhai, Meeren and Astapor,” a description noted.