Jet Juice

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Cocktail History

The Jet Juice 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 is meant to be a recreation of a beverage made by starship pilots in the Star Wars universe that is referred to as “engine room hooch.” It starts with a spiced bourbon base and mixes it with a disparate list of ingredients, including hot pepper and açaí liqueurs, white grape juice, and lemon.

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.

Ancho Chile Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with ancho chiles, spices, distilled alcohol, water, and sugar, which are blended and infused to develop a smoky, mildly spicy flavor.

Açai Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with açaí berries, distilled alcohol, water, and sugar, which are blended and infused to develop a fruity, slightly tart flavor.

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

Lemon Juice: This is the liquid extracted from the flesh of ripe lemons that has a sweet, tangy flavor and light yellow color.

Brands I Used

• 🔗 Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
• 🔗 Ancho Reyes Original Ancho Chile Liqueur
• 🔗 Cedilla Açai Liqueur
• 🔗 Welch’s 100% White Grape Juice

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.

Highball Glass: This is a tall, slim glass that’s used for serving mixed drinks made with a larger proportion of non-alcoholic mixers.

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
• 🔗 Volarium Small Highball Glass

Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Vibrant brown-orange color
• Aroma: Rich wheated bourbon layered with juicy grape
• Taste: Complex interplay of bourbon and bright lemon, gradually giving way to a subtle, spicy pepper kick
• Finish: Sweet grape notes balanced by a hint of bitter açaí

Kendall’s Take
“The Jet Juice is a curious blend of flavors that makes you want to know the story behind it—a mixture of sweet and spicy that I’d certainly call a true nod to the ‘engine room hooch’ mentioned in the Star Wars universe. The bourbon stands out nicely, and while the combination of whiskey with grape, ancho chile, and fruit is unconventional, I found it a fun take. If I were to make it again, I’d probably dial back the white grape juice, but either way, it’s a unique sip that’s worth exploring for any Star Wars cocktail fan who already enjoys whiskey.”

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