Star Wars is a common theme at Breckenridge Distillery. From the artwork that adorns the walls and hallways to the themed and properly garnished Star Wars cocktails, it is safe to say….we are fans. Billie Keithley, Breckenridge Distillery’s Liquid Chef and massive Star Wars fan has come up with Jedi-worthy cocktails to celebrate Star Wars Day. So, as they like to say, “May the Fourth Be With You.” Cheers!
Obi-Wan Old Fashioned
Obi-Wan Old Fashioned
2-1/2oz Breckenridge Port Cask Finish (Buy Now)
1/2oz raw simple syrup*
2-3 dashes of barrel-aged bitters or Angostura Bitters
Stir with ice, strain over large ice cube
Garnish: Luxardo cherry, orange
*Raw simple syrup: 1 cup sugar in the raw, 1 cup water. Simmer until dissolved.
Bubbles, Blueberries & Boba Fett
Bubbles, Blueberries & Boba Fett
1-1/2 oz Breckenridge Vodka (Buy Now)
1 oz blueberry/maple/peppercorn shrub*
1/2 oz lime juice
Top with soda
Shake first three ingredients with ice. Strain over ice top with soda.
Garnish: blueberries
*Blueberry, maple and peppercorn shrub: 8 oz blueberries,8 oz water, 8 oz sugar,2 oz cider vinegar,2 oz maple syrup, 1 bar spoon peppercorn. Muddle blueberries & peppercorn in a saucepan. Over med heat add water, cider vinegar, maple syrup and sugar. Stir until dissolved.
May The Orchard Be With You
May The Orchard Be With You
1-1/2 oz Breckenridge Rum Cask Finish (Buy Now)
2 oz apple and pear allspice mix*
1 oz lemon juice
Shake with ice
Garnish: apple chip
*Apple and pear allspice mix: over medium heat add 8 oz sugar, 16 oz apple cider, 16 oz pear juice, 2 oz muddled allspice berries, 4 oz vanilla bean paste, 4 oz calvados. Stir to combine and let simmer until sugar is dissolved. Do Not Boil. Strain and let cool.
Jedi Mind Trick
Jedi Mind Trick
2 oz Breckenridge Gin (Buy Now)
1/2 oz Breckenridge Aquavit
1/2 oz orange liqueur
1/2 oz lemon juice
1/2 oz caraway simple syrup*
Shake all ingredients and strain. Serve up in frozen coupe glass.
Garnish: dehydrated lemon slice and light saber
*Caraway Simple Syrup: over medium heat add 8 oz water and 8 oz sugar. Stir until dissolved. Toast 1 oz caraway seeds for 5 minutes at 325 degrees. Add toasted caraway seeds. Steep for 20 minutes and strain.
