The Force, A Cider Cocktail

Photo: Photo by Antonis Achilleos

July 31, 2017

Blackstrap rum and semi-dry cider bring bold, bright flavors to this cocktail.

Referencing the light and dark sides of the force, this cider cocktail from Star Wars fanatic Jesse Card finds perfect balance through a combination of molasses-rich blackstrap rum and a snappy, semi-dry cider.

Ingredients

1 oz. blackstrap rum
1/4 oz. falernum
1/4 oz. fresh lime juice
6 oz. semi-dry cider, well-chilled (Card uses Carlton Cyderworks Citizen cider)
Wide strip of orange peel

Tools:barspoon, mixing glass
Glass:rocks
Garnish:grated nutmeg

Preparation

Combine the rum, falernum and lime juice in a mixing glass with ice and stir to chill. Pour the chilled cider into a rocks glass, then with the back of a barspoon, slowly float the rum mixture onto the top of the cider. Squeeze the orange peel over the drink to express the oils, then discard. Garnish.