The Force Is With These 8 Star Wars-Inspired Cocktails
By Vicki Cruz
It’s been 10 long years since our last trip to a galaxy far, far away, but finally, the latest installment of the “Star Wars” saga is here!
Mixologists have been busy coming up with their own “Star Wars”-inspired cocktails to help us celebrate the long-awaited comeback. So get ready to declare your allegiance to the Light or the Dark Sides of the Force on Friday, December 18th with these “Star Wars”-inspired cocktails! Cheers and…May the Force be with you!
Old Fashioned Phasma
Courtesy of Ryan Judson, Usquaebach Scotch Brand Ambassador
Ingredients:
- 3 oz. Usquaebach Reserve Scotch Whisky
- 1 oz. Almond Orgeat
- 3 dashes Orange Bitters
- Orange Peel
- Grated Cinnamon Stick
Preparation: Stir all ingredients. Strain. Serve over rocks, garnish with the orange peel and grated cinnamon.
Planet Hoth Toddy
Courtesy of Bacardi Grand Reserva
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Bacardi Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron
- 3/4 part Lime Juice
- 1/2 part Simple Syrup
- 1/4 part Maraschino Liqueur
- 1 Egg White
- Nutmeg (for Garnish)
Preparation: Shake all ingredients vigorously in a shaker with plenty ice. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with nutmeg.
The BB-8 Bellini
Courtesy of Prosecco DOC
Ingredients:
- 4 oz. Chilled Prosecco DOC
- 1 oz. Blood Orange Juice
- 1 oz. White Peach Puree
Preparation: Pour the blood orange and white peach puree into a chilled flute and top with Prosecco DOC.
Kylo Ren-tini
Courtesy of Amaro Lucano
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. Amaro Lucano
- 2 oz. Red Wine
- .8 oz. Tonic Water
- 1/2 oz. Sugar Syrup
Preparation: Mix the drink directly in the martini glass and serve with a slice of lemon and orange, a sprig of mint, fruits of the forest and ice.
The First Order Stormtrooper
Courtesy of G’Vine Gin
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz. G’Vine Florasion Gin
- Fever-Tree Tonic Water (to Top)
Preparation: Fill a large glass with ice. Pour G’Vine and top with tonic water.
Finn Shooter
Courtesy of Black Bottle
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz. Black Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky
- 1/2 oz. White Sambuca
Preparation: Mix all ingredients together and pour into a shot glass.
Jedi Mind Trick
Courtesy of The London No.1
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth
- 1 1/2 oz. The London No.1 Gin
- Lemon Twist
Preparation: Stir wet ingredients in stirring glass or Boston shaker. Double-strain into Martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist.
Rey-tini
Courtesy of Partida Tequila
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Partida Anejo
- 3/4 oz. Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz. Agave Nectar
- 1 oz. Champagne
Preparation: Build all ingredients except the champagne add ice shake and strain into a martini glass. Top with one ounce of champagne and garnish with a long lime twist.