The Force is Strong with these Cocktails
May the 4th is the official "Star Wars Day" to fans of this cult classic. Fans commemorate with all things Star Wars! Check out our cocktails inspired by the films!
Rey's Dark Side
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Maker's Mark Bourbon
- 1 oz. Pomegranate Juice
- .5 oz. Lemon Juice
- Ginger Beer
Directions:
Does Rey have a Dark Side? The Rise of Skywalker trailer is keeping us all guessing!
Lightsaber
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Skyy Vodka
- 1 oz Blue Curacao
- 1 oz Pineapple Juice
- .5 oz Lime Juice
Directions:
Mix up a blue or green lightsaber martini with the recipe below. Just substitute Midori for the Blue Curacao and let your guests choose their weapon.
Yoda Rita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Milagro Silver Tequila
- 1.5 oz Lime Juice
- 1 oz Agave Nectar
- 4 Cucumber
- 1 Pinch Cilantro
- 1 Slice Jalapeno
- 1 Cucumber
Directions:
Muddle cucumber, cilantro and jalapeno. Add rest ingredients. Shake and strain into rocks glass with ice.
Cloud City Aviation
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Aviation American Gin
- 1 oz Bitter Truth Violet Liqueur
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- 1 Maraschino Cherries
Directions:
2 oz Gin
0.5 oz Maraschino Liqueur
0.25 oz Bitter Truth Violet Liqueur
0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
Maraschino Cherry for Garnish
Bacta Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Svedka Vodka
- 2 parts Lemonade
- 1 part Blue Curacao
Directions:
Mix up a big batch of Bacta for your May the 4th celebrations.
The Chewbacca
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Milagro Anejo Tequila
- 0.5 oz Dark Crème De Cacao
- 1 tsp Saffron
- 1 Pinch Red Pepper
- 0.5 oz Monin Spiced Brown Sugar Syrup
- 3 Dashes Aztec Chocolate Bitters
- 1 oz Sweet Potato Puree
- 2 oz Hot Water
- 1 oz Whipped Cream
- 0.5 tsp Saffron
Directions:
Add all ingredients in small pot and heat up till almost boiling. Pour into Irish coffee cup or mug. Top with whipped cream and garnish with saffron.
Cantina Special
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Van Gogh Acai Blueberry Vodka
- .5 oz Chambord
- .5 oz Cointreau
- .5 oz Cranberry Juice
Directions:
You can almost hear the Cantina theme music...
Blackberry Spice
Ingredients:
- 1.5 Parts Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 0.5 Part Lemon Juice
- 0.75 Part Simple Syrup
- 7 Blackberries
- 7 Mint
- 2 - 3 Parts Sparkling Wine
Directions:
Muddle 6 blackberries and 6 mint leaves in a Boston Shaker with ¼ part simple syrup. In the mixing glass, combine Basil Hayden's Bourbon, lemon juice and remaining simple syrup and add to the muddled blackberries and mint leaves. Add ice and shake. Double strain into a Collins glass with fresh crushed ice. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a skewered mint leaf and blackberry.
Dark Side 'n Stormy
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Allen's Coffee Brandy
- 2 oz Ginger Beer
- Wheel Lemon
Directions:
Add Allen's Coffee flavored
brandy to a tall glass of ice.
Top with ginger beer and
garnish.