Star Wars: The Empire Likes Jack, the third cocktail recipe included here, is more of a booze-filled dessert. Save that one for the end, when you’ll need something strong and sweet to help you swallow the fact that the movie is over. At least until the Blu-Ray comes out, of course.
Jedi Mind Trick
1 1/2 oz. The London Nº 1 Gin
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
Lemon twist
Stir wet ingredients in stirring glass or Boston shaker. Double-strain into martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist as preferred.
Planet Hoth Toddy
2 oz. Bacardi Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron
3/4 oz. lime juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup
1/4 oz. Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
1 egg white
Shake all ingredients vigorously in a shaker with plenty ice. Double strain into a coupe and garnish with nutmeg.
Star Wars: The Empire Likes Jack
8 oz. root beer
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 oz. Jack Daniel’s
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
Combine the root beer and vanilla in a mug and stir. Add the Jack Daniels and ice cream.
— “Gone with the Gin” author Tim Federle
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