Ep 207 - Darth Vader

Darth Vader is my favorite character in fiction. Not villain, redeemed hero, Star Wars character, just ever. Star Wars shaped my childhood, and Vader has been at the center of the stories since day one and through all nine Skywalker movies. While not someone I root for, the pain and anguish he went through that turned him to the Dark Side is something that is relatable even if his reactions aren’t. For this drink, I wanted to do something as strong as he is that matches his armor and the glint of his lightsaber.

The Dark Lord of the Sith

1/2 ounce black vodka
I ounce black absinthe
Splash of tequila
Splash of rum
Splash of gin
Splash of grenadine
Splash of strawberry liqueur
Corn syrup
Black sugar
Cherry

Rim shot glass with corn syrup and black sugar and set aside to dry. Add grenadine and strawberry liqueur to the glass. In a shaker with no ice, add the rest of the alcohol. Stir, and then pour slowly over a spoon to layer it above the red layer in the shot glass. Garnish with a cherry stem.