The Chosen One

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 Chosen One is a Star Wars Day-inspired cocktail that was created to pay tribute to Darth Vader. Built on a gin base with sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, smoky bitters, and soda, the drink is brightened with prickly pear syrup to nod to Tatooine’s desert and finished with Campari for a red hue reminiscent of the Sith Lord’s lightsaber. Dark, layered, and intriguing, it captures the essence of one of Star Wars’ most iconic characters.

Base Spirit: Gin
Method: Stirred
Serving Size: 1

Ingredients
  • 2 fl oz Soda Water
  • 1.5 fl oz Gin
  • 0.75 fl oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 0.75 fl oz Prickly Pear Syrup (Click for Recipe)
  • 0.5 fl oz Campari
  • 0.25 fl oz Heering Cherry Liqueur
  • 1 dashes Smoke & Salt Bitters
  • 1 Cherry
Method
  1. 1

    Add gin, sweet vermouth, prickly pear syrup, Campari, cherry liqueur, and bitters to a mixing glass.

  2. 2

    Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.

  3. 3

    Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.

  4. 4

    Add fresh cracked ice to a highball glass.

  5. 5

    Using a julep strainer, strain into highball glass.

  6. 6

    Top with soda water.

  7. 7

    Using a bar spoon, gently stir for 2-3 seconds.

  8. 8

    Garnish with cherry.

Find this recipe online: https://novelnightcaps.com/recipe/the-chosen-one-cocktail/