The Force Awakens opens this weekend. Have you heard? Many of you have probably already seen it; some of you may have seen it twice. And I’d venture to guess that most of you have plans to see it in the very near future.
If an adult-oriented Star Wars-themed party is part of your viewing plans, then you’re in luck! As everyone knows, it’s all too easy to organize a party that ends up being just a bunch of Trade Federation Neimoidians standing around talking about the taxation of trade routes. And, believe me, that’s no one’s idea of a good time.
Don’t your guests deserve more? Of course they do. With that in mind, we scoured the outer rim for a few recipes that should take your party to the next level. It’s time to say good-bye to Nute Gunray and hello to the infinitely more hip Kylo Ren!
I should note that I haven’t personally tried all of the below recipes. However, I did mix up a few of them – notably, the Finn Shooter, Rey-tini, and Poe-jito. I hightly recommend them all. Remember to drink responsibly!
*Hiccup*
The BB-8 Bellini
Anyone (or any droid) that can handle the harsh sands of Jakku and keep on rolling needs a cocktail to match their scrappy, fun personality, and this orange treat does the trick!
- 4 oz chilled Prosecco
- 1oz blood orange
- 1 oz white peach puree
- Pour the blood orange and white peach puree into a chilled flute and top with Prosecco.
Kylo Ren-tini
Are you still mourning the death of Darth Vader? Well don’t worry — so is Kylo Ren. In fact, the only thing more bitter than him is this cocktail as red as his crossguard lightsaber.
- 1 oz Amaro Lucano
- 2 oz red wine
- 0.8 oz tonic water
- 0.5 oz sugar syrup
- 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
The First Order Stormtrooper is reporting for duty with a classic cocktail that’ll knock you right out of your boots.
- 1.5 oz gin
- tonic water
- Fill a large glass with ice. Pour gin and top with tonic water.
Finn Shooter
Any former Stormtrooper needs a stiff drink to help him wash away the things he’s seen, and the Finn Shooter is just what the medical droid ordered.
- 0.5 oz Black Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky
- 0.5 oz white sambuca
- Pour together into a shot glass.
Old Fashioned Phasma
Galactic Riot Control requires a boots-first, ask-questions-never kind of approach, and the Old Fashioned Phasma delivers the same kind of butt kicking as its namesake.
- 3 oz Usquaebach Reserve Scotch Whisky
- 1 oz almond orgeat
- 3 dash orange bitters
- Grated cinnamon stick
- Stir all ingredients. Strain. Serve over rocks, garnish orange peel.
Jedi Mind Trick
The force is strong with this blue cocktail — and it’s definitely the drink you’re looking for.
- 0.5 oz dry vermouth
- 1.5 oz The London Nº1 Gin
- lemon twist
- Stir wet ingredients in stirring glass or Boston shaker. Double-strain into Martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist as preferred.
Rey-tini
After dealing with all the wretched hives of scum and villainy on Jakku all day, someone like Rey needs to kick back and relax with a tequila martini that kicks as much butt as she does.
- 2 oz Partida Anejo
- 0.75 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.5 oz agave nectar
- 1 oz champagne
- 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.
Poe-jito
There’s nothing stronger than the bond between an X-Wing pilot and his astromech. This smooth mojito won’t knock you out and will help you stay in the fight till the end!
- 2.5 oz Diplomatico Reserva
- 1/2 orange, cut into 3 wedges
- 1/2 lime, cut into 3 wedges
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 or 2 sprigs fresh mint
- 1 cup crushed ice
- Put the oranges, limes, sugar, and mint in a large rocks glass. Muddle the leaves and citrus by pressing them with a pestle or a wooden spoon until juicy and fragrant. Add the rum and ice. Cover with a cocktail shaker and shake until combined. Enjoy
