Jedi Mind Trick

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Cocktail History

The Jedi Mind Trick 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.

This copycat recipe, based on the ingredients listed on the menu at Oga’s Cantina, pairs a citrus and floral-flavored vodka from Ketel One with an interesting combination of white grape juice, tart grapefruit and lime, velvet falernum, and of course, colored curaçao to turn the recipe a bright, lightsaber-inspired hue.

Cocktail Ingredients

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

Grapefruit & Rose Vodka: This is a type of vodka made with grapefruit, rose petals, grains, vegetables or fruits, alcohol, and sugar.

White Grape Juice: This is the liquid extracted from white grapes that has a light, sweet flavor and mild acidity.

Velvet Falernum Liqueur: This is a liqueur that’s made with almonds, spices, lime, alcohol, and sugar.

Lime Juice: This is the liquid extracted from fresh limes that has a zesty sour flavor and high acidity.

Blue Curaçao: This is a liqueur made with oranges, spices, blue food coloring, alcohol, and sugar.

Grapefruit Bitters: This is a highly concentrated flavoring made with grapefruit peels, herbs, spices, roots, botanicals, and alcohol that’s used in small amounts to add depth and complexity.

Brands I Used

• 🔗 Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose Vodka
• 🔗 Welch’s 100% White Grape Juice
• 🔗 Bols Blue Curaçao
• 🔗 Scrappy’s Bitters Organic Grapefruit Bitters

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.

Martini Glass: This is a stemmed glass with a wide, shallow bowl and a narrow stem that’s typically used for serving stirred cocktails.

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
• 🔗 Durobor Handled Martini Glass

Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Vibrant, light blue color
• Aroma: Bright grapefruit layered with sweet grape
• Taste: Refreshingly sweet blend of grape and citrus with a delicate floral lift
• Finish: Sweet-tart grape that lingers on the palate

Kendall’s Take
“Considering it’s a drink made for the crowds at a Disney park, the Jedi Mind Trick is exactly the kind of approachable cocktail you’d expect. The white grape juice takes the lead, giving it a soft, slightly sweet base, while the grapefruit notes from the vodka and bitters add a bright, lively finish that make it easygoing and refreshing. If you’re looking for a fun, Star Wars–themed drink to make at home, this one is a great place to start.”

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