The Scion's Shadow
A robust Old Fashioned, this drink embodies the heavy burden and internal turmoil of Ben Solo's journey to become Kylo Ren. The smoky mezcal rinse adds a layer of conflicted darkness, much like the pull to the dark side.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- 0.25 oz Demerara Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 dash Chocolate Bitters
- 0.25 oz Mezcal (for rinse)
Instructions
- Rinse a chilled rocks glass with mezcal, swirling to coat and discarding any excess.
- Combine rye whiskey, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, and chocolate bitters in a mixing glass with a large ice cube.
- Stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
- Strain into the prepared rocks glass over a large, fresh ice cube.
- Garnish with a charred orange peel.
Glassware: Rocks glass
Garnish: Charred orange peel
History
This Old Fashioned variation is a nod to Kylo Ren's complex lineage and his struggle under the shadow of Darth Vader. The mezcal rinse introduces a smoky, conflicted character, mirroring his internal battle between the light and dark sides of the Force.