A layered shot with a blue bottom, a transparent red middle, and a dark maroon top. The Darkness appears as streaks, pushing against the side of Good.

A light blue tropical drink cartoon with a straw and a citrus wheel

"A Chosen One shall come, born of no father, and through him will ultimate balance in the Force be restored."

How can one represent the balance of Good and Evil, Light vs Dark, Blue against Red? One such method is by layering spirits atop one another.

This shot takes as its inspiration a sweet and syrupy Jedi side of the force against a bitter and malignant Sith side. A cool effect happens when you dash bitters into this shot since it is so light that it shoots back up to the top of the glass. In action, it almost looks like the forces of evil butting up against the forces of good, vying to keep the universe balanced on both sides.

To be fair, my ratio makes it look like the dark side is winning. "All according to the plan," says Sithlord Darth Cameroxn😈

The shot experience is also a tasty one. For me, the sweet syrup and moonshine exist in perfect harmony with the bitter orange and dry notes of the Campari and Angostura. Personally, I am a bitters kinda guy, so I loved what was happening with this combo.

< All Recipes

Balance of the Force (Shot)

1/2 oz (15 ml) Blue Curacao Syrup (Cocktail Artist - Bottom)
1/4 oz (7 ml) Blue Raspberry Liqueur (Ole Smoky Sour Razzin Berry)
1/2 oz (15 ml) Campari
1/4 oz (7 ml) Angostura Bitters (Top)

Method: Layered

Credits: An XBar Original

Notes: Inspired by a suggestion from our friend Annie!

Watch Us Mix this Recipe Live!

Comments?

Did you try the recipe? Got a comment or rating? Share it with us in our Discord community!