Star Wars Cocktails
Tatooine Sunrise A long day’s work fixing moisture vaporators and fending off Tusken raiders on a desert planet like Tatooine is bound to create a powerful thirst. Blue milk’s a fine thing for a young hero, but you might need something more refreshing. Gin’s long been a classic choice for a hot day, with light, botanical flavors. Lime juice and the bitter lemon soda give it bite and sparkle, and the grenadine provides a little sweetness and a dash of that sunset hue. And with two suns setting over the Dune Sea, it’s only natural to finish it with a garnish of two maraschino cherries. 1.5oz gin 0.25oz lemon or lime juice 0.25oz grenadine 3oz of bitter lemon soda 2 maraschino cherries To an ice-filled glass, add the gin and lime juice. I think it looks better in a highball glass, but we don't have any unadorned ones. Top the drink with bitter lemon soda, and then drizzle the grenadine on the back of a spoon so that the grenadine creates a layer at the bottom....