While some people might be sipping Blue Milk and others will be sitting a spell at Oga’s Cantina, some people will be celebrating May the Fourth Be with You at home. The Solsticio cocktail is a colorful cocktail that will have people dreaming about a galaxy far, far away. Ready to grab the cocktail glass?
Themed cocktails are just as popular as storytelling through food. While certain snacks, treats, and other dishes can visually convey an image, a beverage can capture that creativity, too. Combining certain ingredients to create a color story is vital. Whether enjoyed on its own or with a themed food, it adds to the collective celebration.
In recent years, some people have enjoyed a Baby Yoda Martini. The carefully placed garnish turned that green martini into something straight out of the Star Wars world. Even non-martini drinkers were excited to enjoy that special sipper.
This year, Mezcal Union Uno shared a special cocktail for May the Fourth Be with You. Solsticio is made with mezcal. While many people are familiar with other agave liquors, like tequila, the complexities of mezcal invite people to sip more slowly. It is more than just the smoke from the agave’s slow smoking. It is the artisan craftsmanship that is infused into every bottle.
For the Solsticio, the vibrant butterfly pea tea sets the tone with the color. But, this cocktail is more than just the visual. It is flavorful with the feijoa extract, orange bitters, and lime juice.
While this cocktail sets the tone for the Star Wars Day, it is equally as enjoyable for Cinco de Mayo. For anyone looking for a cocktail that is not just another margarita, the Solsticio is a great choice.
Here’s how to make Solsticio for May the Fourth Be with You.
Ingredients:
1 oz Mezcal Unión Uno
1 oz Feijoa Extract
0.25 oz Lime Juice
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
2 oz Butterfly Pea Tea
2 dashes Orange Bitters
Garnish
Orange wedge
Method:
Mix ingredients together and pour over ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange wedge.
One note, Feijoa Extract is also known as pineapple guava. If that ingredient cannot be found, consider a combination of pineapple and guava. But, the cocktail will not necessarily be the same as the original recipe.
Ready to enjoy an intergalactic sipper? Solsticio is a delightful cocktail for May 4, 5, and all year long.