Baby Yoda

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Cocktail History

The Baby Yoda is a Star Wars cocktail that was created in 2020 at The Vault, a pizza restaurant in the United Kingdom. The recipe first went viral thanks to its lime and olive garnishes, which make it look like the cute Star Wars character we now know as Grogu from The Mandalorian. The original was made using a simple mixture of vodka, kiwi syrup, and lime juice, but this version ups the complexity by swapping out the vodka for a cucumber-flavored gin and adding in Green Chartreuse.

Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Cucumber Gin: This is a spirit that’s made with alcohol, water, cucumber, juniper berries, and other botanicals.

Lime Juice: This is the bright, tart liquid extracted from fresh limes that has a zesty, acidic flavor and refreshing citrus aroma.

Kiwi Syrup: This is a sweetener that’s made with kiwi juice, white sugar, gum arabic powder, and water.

Green Chartreuse: This is a liqueur that’s made in France with alcohol, sugar, and over a hundred herbs, plants, and spices.

Lime Slice: This is a garnish that’s made by cutting a lime slice into a half-wheel shape.

Black Olives: This is the fruit of the olive tree that has fully ripened to give it a rich, savory flavor.

Brands I Used

• 🔗 Prairie Organic Spirits Cucumber, Mint, & Lime Gin
• 🔗 Green Chartreuse

Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Bar Mat: This is a rubber or silicone mat that’s placed on the bar surface to catch spills, provide grip for glasses and tools, and keep your workspace clean and organized.

Paring Knife: This is a small, sharp kitchen knife with a narrow blade that’s used for peeling, trimming, and garnishing.

Electric Citrus Juicer: This is a kitchen appliance that quickly extracts juice from citrus fruits using a motorized reamer, making the process faster and easier than manual juicing.

Jigger: This is a small, double-sided measuring tool that’s used to accurately portion spirits and mixers, typically with one side measuring 1 oz and the other 1.5 or 2 oz.

Boston Shaker: This is a two-piece cocktail shaker consisting of a metal tin and a glass or metal mixing glass that’s used for shaking and blending ingredients.

Hawthorne Strainer: This is a metal strainer with a spring around its edge that’s used to filter out ice and solids when pouring the cocktail into a glass.

Cocktail Pick: This is a small, slender tool that’s used to skewer cocktail garnishes.

Coupe Glass: This is a stemmed glass with a shallow, wide bowl that’s typically used for serving flavored shaken cocktails and sparkling drinks.

Tools I Used

• 🔗 Highball & Chaser 18×12 Bar Mat
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife
• 🔗 BLACK+DECKER 32 oz Electric Citrus Juicer
• 🔗 A Bar Above Premium Japanese Jigger
• 🔗 A Bar Above Boston Shaker
• 🔗 A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer
• 🔗 KingSeal Bamboo Knot Cocktail Pick Set
• 🔗 Libbey Capone Speakeasy Coupe Glass

Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Soft, pale green hue
• Aroma: Bright kiwi and cucumber complemented by fresh herbal notes
• Taste: Lime-forward with gentle sweetness, accented by sharp hints of kiwi and herbs
• Finish: Refreshing cucumber and zesty lime linger on the palate

Kendall’s Take
“For a drink that’s delightfully kitschy, this version really shines thanks to some clever tweaks for some sophistication. The cucumber gin and Green Chartreuse add a surprising layer of complexity that elevates the Baby Yoda completely. The playful garnishes are fun, of course, but the real joy comes from tasting how delicious it is. This Grogu-inspired cocktail is as charming as it is flavorful, and I’ll absolutely be making it again when I’m in the mood for a rewatch.”

Recipe