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Yoda seemed like a pretty laid back guy. At least that’s what I thought when I watched the films as a child. I wondered how he was so calm when there were was so much evil in the universe. I don’t know what he was drinking (or smoking), but I can bet he would relax with a nice cocktail after a long day of training young Jedi.
With the excitement of the December 18th release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the time is right for Star Wars-themed cocktails from the 1933 Group’s bars in the Los Angeles area. With the hype of Star Wars only building with light speed, the release of the movie can’t happen soon enough. To embrace the anticipation, bartending Jedis throughout 1933 Group bars concocted themed tipples to capture the palates and imaginations of fans across the galaxy.
La Cuevita, Highland Park
The Kessel Run (Mezcal Espadin Blanco, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, lime juice, Crème de Violette) – a pathway used to smuggle glitterstim spice, this galactic twist on an Aviation is swirled with purple and reds to emulate the colors of the voyage…one sip, and you’ll be doing The Kessel Run “in 12 parsecs”, just like Han Solo.
The Kessel Run
Recipe by Sol Trece
– 2 or 3 blackberries (or mix of blackberries and raspberries)
– 1.5 oz Mezcal Espadin Blanco
– 0.5 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
– 0.5 oz Lime Juice
– 0.25 oz Crème de Violette
Muddle blackberries in a tin shaker. Add ice and the remaining ingredients. Shake and strain over ice. Garnish with lemon wedge and speared berries.
Sassafras Saloon, Hollywood
Blue Milk (Coconut Cream, Beefeater 24, Blue Curaçao, Giffard Vanilla Syrup, Orgeat, pineapple juice, lime juice)– Like the Blue Milk that flows throughout the entire galaxy, this drink is known to be rich and refreshing, while also providing sweet nourishment for journeys that lie ahead.
Blue Milk of Tatooine
Recipe by Karen Grill
– 1 oz Coconut Cream
– 2 oz Beefeater 24
– .5 oz Blue Curaçao
– .5 oz Giffard Vanilla Syrup
– .5 oz Orgeat
Orgeat
– .75 oz pineapple juice
– .75 oz lime juice
Pour ingredients into a tin shaker with ice, and shake. Strain into a milk jar or collins glass.
Thirsty Crow, Silver Lake
Wampa Punch (Light coconut milk, Flor de Caña Extra Dry Rum, Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao, Liquor 43)– Luke Skywalker’s memorable encounter with a Wampa, the ice creature that prowls the planet Hoth, inspired this sipper that packs a (friendlier) punch.
Wampa Punch
Recipe by Rahad Coulter-Stevenson
– 1.5 oz Light Coconut Milk
– 3/4 oz Flor de Caña Extra Dry Rum
– 1/4 oz Tempus Fugit Creme de Cacao
– 1/4 oz Liquor 43
Pour ingredients into a tin shaker with ice, and shake. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
