Galactic Sips

[Joslae]

Exploring the Intergalactic Delights of Star Wars Cocktails

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From the busting cantinas of Tatooin to the opulent lounges of Courscant, we delve into a galaxy of innovative cocktails and exotic drinks that will transport you to a realm where flavors are as bold as the battles fought amongst the stars.

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Spoiler: Coruscant Cooler

Back before the days of the Empire, the enrmous sprawlin' city coverin' the suface of Coruscant was seen as the cultural center of the galaxy. Nearly a trillion residents spannin' every species from the Core to the Rim called it home, mixin' and minglin' their cultures and customs. That big-city intermixture is reflected in the sophisticated flavours of the planet's famed Coruscant Cooler, a fruity twist on a classic cocktail. It's no wonder this timeless tipple found its way beyond the infite skyline of its home planet.

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Prep time: 5 minutes

Yield: 1 serving

Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients:

3 ounces cranberry juice

2 ounces bourbon

1 ounce lime juice

1/2 ounce sweet vermouth

Splash of dark cherry puree

Lime wedge for garnishing

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1. Shake the cranberry juice, bourbon, lime juice, vermouth, and cherry puree together in a shaker, then pur into a short glass with a single large ice cube.

2. Garnish with a wedge of lime.

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Spoiler: Akivan Liqueur

I don't use a lot of honey in my recipes these days 'cause it goes for a premium price at most Outer Rim outposts. And since I ain't willin' to go to Vashka myself to fight past a swarm of giant apidactyls to steal the liquid gold from their hive, I try to find other ways to sweeten my dishes. But there's one honey that I'll cough up the dough for every time - it comes in the form of a rare liqueur that my Ithorian associate Dok-Ondar acquired from the planet Akiva. its syrupy sweetness lingers on the lips before givin' way to a flourish of floral notes - and even a hint of pepper. But since scrapin' together enough credits to buy another bottle of this luxurious liquid from Dok always lands me in a sticky situation, I came up with this suitable substitute instead.

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Prep time: 10 minutes

Steeping time: 5 days

Yield: Servings Vary

Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients:

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup honey

1 cup water

1/4 cup dried culinary lavender flowers

3 whole cloves

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

1 teaspoon grains of paradise, cracked

1 1/2 cups vodka

Lavender gel food coloring

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1. Place all ingredients except for the vodka and food coloring in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil until the sugar and honey have dissolved, then remove from the heat.

2. Let cool for about 1 hour, then add the vodka and food coloring to the desired shade. Transfer to a clean container and refrigerate for 5 days.

3. After it's done steeping, strain into clean bottles and keep chilled until ready to enjoy.

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Spoiler: Photon Fizzle

You ain't gonna find a Photon Fizzle bein' served on a fancy yacht on Vandor, but even though this popular beverage ain't quite as sophisticated as some of the other cocktails on the list, it'll get the job done just the same. This carbonated concoction was commonly found at diners on Core Worlds, like Coruscant, back in the days of the Galactic Republic. It was usually premixed in large vats so WA-7 waitress droids could keep the good times flowin'. The Fizzle is most commonly recognised for the edible green orbs floatin' in it. Burstin' with fruity flavor, they give the drink a unique texture that you won't forget, even after a few too many rounds.

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Prep time: 5 minutes

Steeping time: 20 minutes

Yield: 1 serving

Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients:

1/4 cup uncooked large boba pearls

One batch Dagobah slug syrup

Green gel food food coloring

3 ounces gin

Juice of 1/2 fresh lime

4 ounces ginger beer

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1. Cook the boba according to package directions, then set to steep for at least an hour in the slug syrup and enough food coloring to achieve a color you like.

2. Place the now-green boba at the bottom of a tall glass. Combine the 1/4 ounce of slug syrup used to steep the boba, the gin, and the lime juice in a shake with some ice.

3. Give a few good shakes to chill everything, then strain into the glass. Top up with ginger beer, and enjoy!

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Spoiler: Hyperdrive

Every once in a while, you come across a drink that takes your taste buds to a whole new galaxy. I always find the bold, fruity flavors of the Hyperdrive propel me into pure beverage bliss every time. This powerful punch was a big winner in the casinos of Canto Bight, givin' patrons the amplified blast they needed to stay up all night and gamble away all their credits. Until they figure out how to make a digestible form of coaxium, this is probably the next best thing. Believe me, after one little sup, you're gonna wanna punch it!

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Prep time: 5 minutes

Yield: 1 serving

Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounces white cranberry juice or white grape juice

3 ounces blue berry flavored sports drink

1 ounce lemon-lime soda

1 ounce blake cherry puree

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1. Half-fill a tall glass with crushed ice, then pur in the juice and sports drink.

2. Top off with the soda, then drizzle the cherry puree over the top.

3. Serve with a straw.

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Spoiler: Quick reference list

Ardees – An alcoholic drink made by the Ardees Beverage Company (Attack of the Clones, Star Wars Databank). See Jawa Juice.

Arkanian sweet milk – An incredibly potent but creamy mead (Yoda: Dark Rendezvous).

Bespin Port – A sweet, fortified wine from the planet Bespin (Galaxy Guide 9).

Bespin Sparkle – A sparkling wine originating from the planet Bespin (Dark Nest: The Joiner King).

Bloodsour – A cocktail favored by the Barabel species (Dark Nest: The Joiner King).

Blue Tonic – A liquor used as one part of the hallucinogenic Reactor Core (Galaxy Guide 9).

Cassandran Brandy – An exquisite liquor distilled by the Cassandrans (Galaxy Guide 9).

Cassandran Choholl – A fine liquor considered superior to even the Cassandran Brandy. The Grada brand of Cassandran Choholl sells for more than 500 credits a bottle and is sought galaxywide (Galaxy Guide 9).

Cassandra Sunrise - An intoxicating beverage that eclipses even the Tatooine Sunrise in potency. It is rumored that the Cassandra Sunrise makes a remarkably effective sunburn salve for species with exceptionally thick skin (Galaxy Guide 9).

Corellian Ale – A hoppy alcoholic beverage. See Corellian noale (Galaxy Guide 9). See also fofo.

Corellian noale – A presumably non-alcoholic version of Corellian ale (Outbound Flight).

Corellian Spiced Ale – A spicy version of the previous, it is one of Han Solo’s preferred inebriants (The Courtship of Princess Leia, Dark Apprentice).

Corellian Whisky – An alcoholic drink reserved for only the most special occasions outside the Corellian system, due its high cost of import (Galaxy Guide 9). See also fofo.

Coruscant Cooler – A fruity juice and wine mixture from Coruscant (MedStar I: Battle Sugeons).

Crème D'Infame – One of the most coveted wines in the galaxy (Yoda: Dark Rendezvous).

Cortyg Brandy – A very potent alcoholic drink from Kashyyyk. The Wookiees make a milder, smoother version suitable for consumption by other species and a harder version for themselves (Darth Bane: Path of Destruction).

Daranu – Made from Terrberries and select spicy nuts on Parein II 4 in the Sarin sector, it is fermented in Sweetgreen Fruit hardnut shells. The taste is very soothing and refreshing… until the alcohol hits like a blaster bolt 30 standard minutes later (Galaxy Guide 9).

Dark Side Daiquiri - A popular iced cocktail (Medstar II: Jedi Healer).

Deltron Spice Wine – A spicy wine (Marvel Comics).

Desert Bloom – An alcoholic beverage, perhaps a cocktail, served at the Tatooine-themed Bantha Traxxx nightclub on Lianna (Wretched Hives of Scum and Villainy).

Dressellian Beer – A cheap, noxious-smelling inebriant made by the prune-faced Dressellians (Episode I: Insider’s Guide).

Ebla beer – An ale brewed from Ebla grain on the planet Bonadan (Han Solo’s Revenge). Note that this beer is often mistakenly referred to as Elba beer (A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, 2nd Edition).

Elshandruu Pica Thundercloud – A mixed drink the effect of which has been described as similar to the sonic boom produced by a passing starfighter, capable of knocking the drinker out of his or her seat. The beverage was named a thundercloud because a chemical reaction within the drink creates a miniature “cloud” of ionized gas above the glass. To complete the effect, many bars serve the drink in a container that shoots tiny microshocks into this cloud (Galaxy Guide 9). See also Pink Lizard Thunderbolt.

Endorian Brandy – A spirit originating from Endor (Dark Nest: The Joiner King).

Endorian Port – A very sweet class of wine originating from Endor (New Jedi Order: Star by Star).

Endrolian Ground-Apple Juice – A fruit drink that isn’t intended to be alcoholic, but which often ferments while in storage (Galaxy Guide 9).

Fizzbrew – A heavily carbonated intoxicant (Balance Point).

Flameout – An extremely intoxicating beverage that, when mixed correctly, scalds the tongue yet freezes the throat (A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, Han Solo’s Revenge).

Fofo – A strong drink blending Corellian Ale and Corellian Whiskey (Legacy Vol. 3)

Fox Beer – An intoxicant with possible vulpine origins, though this may only be the brand name. Its taste is supposedly “not as bad as it sounds” (Galaxy Guide 9).

Fozbeer – A popular brew (Galaxy Guide 9).

Geillian Ale – A type of ale served at the HyperDrive Cantina (Wretched Hives of Scum and Villainy).

Gizer Ale – An ale distinct for its blue hue (The New Rebellion, Ylesia ebook).

Gizer Pale Blue Ale – A light version of the previous (I, Jedi).

Jawa Beer – An intoxicant locally brewed by Jawas on Tatooine (Star Wars miniatures, Movie Trilogy Sourcebook). See Local Rocket-Fuel and Jawa Juice.

Jawa Juice – It’s likely that this is slang for or an imported version of Jawa Beer. It is served at the Tatooine-themed Bantha Traxxx nightclub on Lianna (Attack of the Clones, WEG Star Wars miniatures, Wretched Hives of Scum and Villainy). In an earlier draft of Episode II, this drink was referred to as Ardees.

Jet Juicer – Slang for an alcoholic (Han Solo and the Lost Legacy, A Guide to the Star Wars Universe 1st Edition).

Juma Juice – An intoxicating beverage popular on the moon Nar Shaddaa at the time of the Jedi Civil War. A small flask was reputedly sufficient to render Kath hounds unconscious (Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords).

Juri Juice – An intoxicating substance. The fluid was generally sold in jars of various shapes and sizes, which were oft-collected (Tales From the Mos Eisley Cantina, Star Wars Gamer #9).

Ky-Lessian Fruit Distillate – An alcoholic beverage from the planet Ky-Lessia (Galaxy Guide 9).

Likstro – A brand of beer available just prior to the outbreak of the Clone Wars, it was served on tap (Outbound Flight).

Local Rocket-Fuel – Slang for any home-brewed alcoholic beverage (Labyrinth of Evil).

Lum – A powerful beverage, popular in Corellian space, it’s frequently used in “lumguzzling” drinking competitions. This is at least partly due to the fact that while an individual feels the common effects of alcohol when drinking lum, it’s impossible to overdose on it. This beverage has led to engendered the description “lum-soaked-drunk” (Galaxy Guide 9, Darth Bane: Path of Destruction).

Mandallian Narcolethe – A liquid intoxicant made in the Mandalore system by the Mandallian Giants (Galaxy Guide 9, Star Wars Insider #80: “History of the Mandalorians”).

Mandolorian Wine – A wine made by the Mandalorians (Star Wars Galaxies).

Meltdown – A reputedly more “sophisticated” version of the Reactor Core, this drink instead mixes Spice Liqueur with Lum to the same hallucinogenic effect. The Meltdown is also more expensive (Galaxy Guide 9).

Membrosia – A widely popular, sweet smelling spirit produced by the insectile Killik race. It begins as a liquid that oozes out of the abdomens of Bantha-sized Killiks called Membrosia givers. This liquid is then collected into wax balls and processed into a clear, amber syrup (Dark Nest: The Joiner King).

Merenzane Gold – An expensive liquor (Tales From the Mos Eisely Cantina).

Nectarwine – A fermented beverage from the fabled fields of Nepoy (Boba Fett: When the Fat Lady Swings).

Neimoidian Gnatfizz – A carbonated concoction veritably frothing over with the essence of tangy tarung gnats, a delicacy on Cato Neimoidia.

Ne'tra gal – A Mandalorian black ale (Boba Fett: A Practial Man).

Norvanian Grog – A strong alcoholic beverage (Star Wars Adventure Journal).

Old Janx Spirit – A strong distilled liquor (MedStar II: Jedi Healer). Note that the appearance of this beverage is an homage to The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

Orryxian Catsblood – An intoxicant with a possibly feline origin (Galaxy Guide 9).

Ottegan Mead – An fermented beverage from the Ottega system (Galaxy Guide 9).

Pink Lizard Thunderbolt – A more powerful variation on the Elshandruu Pica Thundercloud, named in honor of the inventor who concocted it on Elshandruu Pica, a small, reptiloid of unknown origin (Galaxy Guide 9).

Quanya – A liquor traditionally served in a glass (“Kessel Run,” Tales Vol. 4).

Randoni Yellow Plague – A powerful liquid intoxicant best served chilled (Young Jedi Knights: Shadow Academy).

Reactor Core – A mixed drink that produces hallucinations due to the narcotic agents released by combining Spice Liqueur and Blue Tonic (Galaxy Guide 9).

Red Dwarf – A drink of likely alcoholic origin served on the planet Tatooine. Imbibers were urged to “sip ‘em slow … you’ll live longer” (Classic Star Wars Vol. 4: The Early Years).

Renan Irongut – A harsh, intoxicating potion that can supposedly double as a rust remover (Galaxy Guide 9).

Renan Wine – A wine from the planet Renan (Galaxy Guide 9).

Rodian Ale – A drink fermented on Rodia (Wizards of the Coast website).

Rorian Rum – A clear or brown liquor fermented and distilled from sugar and sugar based products. Cheap, easy to produce, and always plentiful it was favored by spice miners and pirates primarily Rorian natives. (Starsider Server, Star Wars Galaxies)

Ryll Beer – A brewed beverage that uses the Twi'leki spice ryll, a powerful and addictive mind-altering substance (Galaxy Guide 9).

Rylothan yurp – An alcoholic drink made from ingredients on Ryloth (New Jedi Order: The Final Prophecy).

Savareen Brandy – Along with its Cassandran counterpart, this alcohol is considered one of the finest by brandy connoisseurs (Galaxy Guide 9, Wretched Hives of Scum and Villainy).

Sith Scorcher – A mixed drink that is set on fire before being served (Wretched Hives of Scum and Villainy)

Skannbult Likker – This brew is considered to be the most volatile intoxicant in the galaxy. It originates from Skann in the Astal Sector, distilled by local farmers from that planet’s Dust-Corn and Dry Gene Wheat. Good quality Likker is rare even on its planet of origin, to say nothing of the galaxy at large, and can be expensive for a beer (Galaxy Guide 9).

Socorran Raava – An alcoholic drink with Socorran origins (Wretched Hives of Scum and Villainy)

Somnaskol Red – A strong liquor usually sipped from a flask (Yoda: Dark Rendezvous).

Spice Beer – A spicy alcoholic beverage (Galaxy Guide 9).

Spice Liqueur – An intoxicant used as one part of the hallucinogenic Reactor Core (Galaxy Guide 9).

Spice Liquor – Likely a variation in brand or simply spelling of the previous (Galaxy Guide 9).

Spot-luma Lum - A class of lum served at the Glow Dome discotheque on Adarlon, it sells for 15 credits a glass during the Galactic Civil War (Wretched Hives of Scum and Villainy).

Starshine Surprise – An unusually powerful drink, it is mainly marketed to non-Humans. So named because it often leaves one unexpectedly lying flat on his back, starring up at the stars. See Tatooine Sunburn (Galaxy Guide 9).

Survapierre – A liquid whose use is restricted to medicinal purposes. Due to its intoxicating effects, however, the wealthy or unscrupulous often acquire licenses to enjoy it as a kind of alcoholic beverage (Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan: Aurorient Express).

Talhovian Ale – A bitter malt beverage presumably of Talhovian origin (Dark Nest: The Joiner King).

Tarisian Ale – An ale from Taris; a favorite drink among the planet’s Sith conquerors (Knights of the Old Republic; “Shadows and Light,” Tales Vol. 6).

Tatooine Sunburn – Also known as a Tatooine Sunrise. A cousin of the Cassandra Sunrise, the Tatooine Sunburn takes its name from the binary suns of the planet Tatooine: the drink consists of two Starshine Surprises in a single glass (Galaxy Guide 9). See Cassandra Sunrise.

Tatooine Sunrise – See Tatooine Sunburn.

Thuris Stout – A strong, dark ale (Galaxy Guide 9).

T'iil-T'iil – An expensive liquid intoxicant made near the moss caverns of Loj. It’s possibly extracted from the T'iil plant which is found on Alderaan (Han Solo and the Lost Legacy, A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, 1st Edition, Star Wars Radio Drama).

Tozzed – Slang term from the Elrood Sector indicating intoxication, derived from the name of the alcoholic beverage called Utoz (Planets of the Galaxy Vol. 3).

Utozz – A fermented malt beverage made from toz grain. It is brewed by the Utozz Prime Brewery on the planet Merisee in the Elrood Sector. See also tozzed. (Planets of the Galaxy Vol. 3).

Vinta Harvest Ale – An ale from Malastare; frequently sponsors podracing events including the Phoebus Run (Emissaries to Malastare).

Whyren’s Reserve – A premium liquor (Labyrinth of Evil).

Zairana Ale – A malt beverage (X-Wing Alliance).

Zeltronian Spiced Wine – A spicy wine fermented by the forever-partying Zeltrons (Dark Empire Sourcebook).

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Spoiler: Sources

• The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook
  
• http://starwars.myrpg.org/coruscant_food.php
  
• https://www.tumblr.com/nimata-beroya/714...urce=share