My Only Hope

Prep Time 3 mins
Assembly Time 2 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Description

Author: Kendall Williams
Location: Eau Claire, WI, USA
Year Created: 2023

The My Only Hope is a Star Wars–inspired cocktail created in honor of Princess Leia, featuring sous vide star fruit syrup as a nod to the starblossoms of Alderaan, paired with vanilla rum and spicy French brandy. Lime adds balance, while a ginger kick mirrors Leia’s bold and feisty personality.

Base Spirit: Brandy
Method: Shaken
Serving Size: 1

Ingredients
  • 1.5 fl oz Dark Rum
  • 0.75 fl oz Star Fruit Syrup (Click for Recipe)
  • 0.75 fl oz Lime Juice
  • 0.5 fl oz Armagnac
  • 0.5 fl oz Ginger Liqueur
  • 1 Star Fruit Slice
Method
  1. 1

    Add rum, star fruit syrup, lime juice, brandy, and ginger liqueur to a shaker.

  2. 2

    Fill shaker with cubed ice.

  3. 3

    Shake for 10-20 seconds.

  4. 4

    Using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer, strain into a coupe glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish with star fruit slice.

Find this recipe online: https://novelnightcaps.com/recipe/my-only-hope-cocktail/