The Life Debt
A Tiki-inflected Rum Sour that's as robust and dependable as a loyal Wookiee, featuring a split base of aged and overproof rums to handle any Trandoshan trouble.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Aged Rum
- 1 oz Overproof Dark Rum
- 0.75 oz Lime juice
- 0.75 oz Honey Syrup (3:1)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice.
- Shake vigorously (about 15 seconds) to honor the strength of a Wookiee.
- Strain into a chilled double Old Fashioned glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Let the bitters settle on top for a layered, rustic look.
Glassware: Double Old Fashioned
Garnish: A thick sprig of mint and a long cinnamon stick (the 'bowcaster' bolt)
History
Based on the Ti'Punch and Navy Style Grog lineage, this riff adds a honey-syrup twist to represent krakana honey found in the Wroshyr trees. It’s punchy and spirit-forward, just like Chewie’s right hook.