May The Fourth Be With You – Sip On This Obi Wan Old-Fashioned Cocktail To Celebrate
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May the Fourth be with you! To celebrate Star Wars Day, we're bringing you a tasty take on a classic cocktail you already know and love – the Old-Fashioned. Crafted with Breckenridge Port Cask Bourbon, this intergalactic drink honors Obi Wan with robust flavors and a strong sip. If you're feeling in the spirit, prep some Star Wars sweets to pair. Scroll for the easy cocktail recipe!
Ingredients for May The Fourth Obi Wan Old-Fashioned
Photo by Jessie Unruh / Breckenridge Distillery
For the Obi Wan Old-Fashioned:
- 2.5 oz. Breckenridge Port Cask Finish
- .5 oz. raw simple syrup*
- 2 dashes of barrel-aged bitters or Angostura Bitters
- Luxardo cherries, to garnish
For the simple syrup*:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
How to Make The Obi Wan Old-Fashioned
Instructions for the Obi Wan Old-Fashioned:
- Stir all ingredients with ice and strain over one large ice cube.
- Mix the sugar and water over medium heat. Simmer and stir until dissolved.
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Creative Assistant, Meredith Holser, is B+C's resident food writer, photographer, and TikTok taker. Meredith writes about a range of topics for B+C, but she's adopted food writing in all its many facets for the last year. You can see her work published in Do214, Advocate Magazine, WFAA, and North Texas Daily. Meredith's passion for photography began after sneaking her mom's iPhone to take pictures of flowers on vacation, eventually evolving from a passion to a professional career. Outside of work, you can catch Meredith hiking, trying new recipes, and dreaming about having a yummy little treat.
Creative Assistant, Meredith Holser, is B+C's resident food writer, photographer, and TikTok taker. Meredith writes about a range of topics for B+C, but she's adopted food writing in all its many facets for the last year. You can see her work published in Do214, Advocate Magazine, WFAA, and North Texas Daily. Meredith's passion for photography began after sneaking her mom's iPhone to take pictures of flowers on vacation, eventually evolving from a passion to a professional career. Outside of work, you can catch Meredith hiking, trying new recipes, and dreaming about having a yummy little treat.