DRINK ME, YOU WILL COCKTAIL

Bryan Gall of Portland, Ore.’s Bacchus Bar at Kimpton Hotel Vintage uses a bright bunch of smashed basil to give this Yoda-inspired drink its requisite gasp of green, reminiscent of the Jedi master’s lovely skin tone. Sage simple syrup is a natural nod to Yoda’s wisdom, and a couple of those leaves make a nice, perky Yoda ear garnish too.

This recipe originally appeared as part of “Celebrate the Release of ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ with These Great ‘Stars Wars’ Cocktail Recipes.”

INGREDIENTS IN THE DRINK ME, YOU WILL COCKTAIL

1 1⁄2 oz

Calvados

1 oz

Apple cider

1⁄2 oz

Sage simple syrup*

1⁄2 oz

Fresh lemon juice

6 

Basil leaves

Garnish: 

Sage leaves
Glass: Martini

HOW TO MAKE THE DRINK ME, YOU WILL COCKTAIL

Add all the ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake.

Strain into Martini glass.

Garnish with 2 fresh sage leaves.

*Sage simple syrup: Heat 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water together over medium-low heat, stirring often, until dissolved. Allow to cool. Transfer to an airtight container, add 8 sage leaves, cut in half, and steep overnight. Remove in the morning.