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 type of gin made by redistilling a neutral spirit with juniper berries and other botanicals, then infusing it with cucumber to develop a bright, vegetal flavor.

Lime Juice: This is the liquid extracted from the flesh of ripe limes that has a zesty, sour flavor and light green color.

Kiwi Syrup: This is a sweetener made with kiwi juice and white sugar, which are heated and infused into a syrup with a tart, fruity flavor.

Green Chartreuse: This is a liqueur made in France with a blend of 130 plants, bark, roots, spices, and flowers, distilled alcohol, water, and sugar, which are macerated, blended, and then aged to develop a complex, herbal flavor.

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

Black Olives: This is a type of olive that’s fully ripened and then cured or brined to develop a soft texture and 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 and used for catching spills, providing grip for glasses and tools, and keeping the workspace clean and organized.

Jigger: This is a small double-sided tool with different volume measurements on each side that’s used for accurately portioning ingredients.

Boston Shaker: This is a two-piece cocktail shaker made with a large metal tin and a second tin or mixing glass that’s used for shaking and chilling cocktail ingredients.

Hawthorne Strainer: This is a flat metal strainer with a handle and a coiled spring around the edge that’s used for straining shaken cocktails from a shaker while holding back ice and solids.

Cutting Board: This is a flat, durable kitchen surface made from materials like wood or plastic that’s used for slicing ingredients and preparing garnishes.

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

Electric Citrus Juicer: This is a kitchen appliance with a motorized reamer that’s used for quickly extracting juice from citrus fruits.

Fine Mesh Strainer: This is a mesh metal strainer with a tightly woven bowl and handle that’s used for straining out small ice shards and other solids while pouring cocktails from a shaker or mixing glass.

Measuring Cup: This is a kitchen tool with a handled cup and marked volume measurements that’s used for accurately measuring and pouring liquid ingredients.

Cocktail Pick: This is a small, slender skewer made from metal, wood, or bamboo that’s used for holding cocktail garnishes in place.

Coupe Glass: This is a stemmed glass with a shallow, wide bowl that’s used for serving shaken cocktails and sparkling drinks without ice.

Tools I Used

• 🔗 A Bar Above 18×12 Premium Bar Mat
• 🔗 A Bar Above Stainless Steel Japanese Jigger
• 🔗 A Bar Above Stainless Steel Boston Shaker
• 🔗 A Bar Above Stainless Steel Hawthorne Strainer
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Cutting Board Set
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife
• 🔗 BLACK+DECKER 32 oz Electric Citrus Juicer
• 🔗 Barfly Silver Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Cocktail Strainer
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 2 Cup Angled Measuring Cup
• 🔗 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 a few clever tweaks for added 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