Coruscant Cooler

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Cocktail History

The Coruscant Cooler is a Star Wars cocktail that was created at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, an attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida and Anaheim, California.

Served at Ronto Roasters at Black Spire Outpost inside the park, the recipe—inspired by Coruscant, the bustling capital planet of the Star Wars universe—features a base of spiced whiskey that provides warmth and complexity and is balanced by tart cranberry juice and fresh lime for brightness. Sweet vermouth and cherry flavors then round out the profile to add more depth and sweetness, resulting in a refreshing and approachable beverage that’s ideal while immersed in the galaxy far, far away.

Cocktail Ingredients

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

Bourbon: This is a type of whiskey made in the United States with at least 51% corn, with other grains, water, and yeast, which are distilled and then aged in new charred oak barrels to develop a rich, caramelized flavor.

Cranberry Juice: This is the liquid extracted from ripe cranberries that’s blended with water to develop a dark, tart flavor.

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

Sweet Vermouth: This is a type of wine made with red grapes and a blend of herbs and botanicals, which are fermented and then fortified with a neutral spirit and sweetened to develop a rich, grape flavor.

Maraschino Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with maraschino cherries, distilled alcohol, water, and sugar, which are blended and infused to develop a sweet, fruity flavor.

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

Brandied Cherry: This is a type of stone fruit made by soaking maraschino cherries in brandy, water, and spices to make a rich, fruity syrup.

Brands I Used

• 🔗 Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
• 🔗 Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice
• 🔗 Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth
• 🔗 Luxardo Maraschino Originale Liqueur
• 🔗 Luxardo Maraschino Cherries

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.

Lowball Glass: This is a short, wide glass with a thick base that’s used for serving cocktails with ice or spirits neat.

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
• 🔗 I-MART Silver Metal Cocktail Pick Set
• 🔗 EPURE Boston Rocks Glass

Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Bright red-pink hue
• Aroma: Tart cranberry with a hint of cherry
• Taste: Dry, balanced blend of bourbon and cranberry, gently accented by vermouth
• Finish: Sweet maraschino cherry layered with tangy lime and a touch of whiskey spice

Kendall’s Take
“This Star Wars–inspired cocktail leans into a classic pairing of bourbon and cranberry, which makes it easy to enjoy right from the first sip. The cranberry brings a bold, refreshing brightness that fits the large-format, theme park–style presentation perfectly, and I found it to be the kind of drink that’s built for easy sipping while you’re taking in the atmosphere. Overall, the Coruscant Cooler is a fun, crowd-pleasing option that delivers exactly what you’d want in that setting.”

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