Rancor Pit Fuel
Inspired by the dark depths beneath Jabba's palace, this is a spirit-forward Old Fashioned variation. Scaled for 1 serving. It's for those who like their drinks with a bit of a bite, much like Jabba's favorite beast, with a smoky whisper of mezcal that hints at danger.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Aged Rum
- 0.25 oz Demerara Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
- 0.25 oz Mezcal (for rinse)
Instructions
- Rinse a chilled rocks glass with Mezcal, swirling to coat, then discard any excess.
- Combine Aged Rum, Demerara Syrup, Angostura Bitters, and Orange Bitters in a mixing glass.
- Add a large ice cube to the mixing glass and stir for about 30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
- Strain over a large ice cube in the prepared rocks glass.
- Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink and drop it in as a garnish.
Glassware: Rocks Glass
Garnish: Orange peel
History
A riff on the venerable Old Fashioned, this concoction uses a rich aged rum as its base, offering a sweeter, more approachable foundation than whiskey. The mezcal rinse adds a layer of smoky intrigue, reminiscent of the dusty, dangerous corners of Tatooine, making it a perfect libation for a wretched hive of scum and villainy.