So far 2017 has hit like a right hook to the face, & it keeps on hitting. Increasing my political activism has left me with relatively little time to write (or blog), but I'm hoping to find balance soon. I think I did a good job of that this last weekend. Friday I worked in the morning then went to a movie with family after. Saturday I went to the Womxn's March in Seattle, which was an all-day, 8.6 miles on foot event, and I loved every minute. Sunday I slept in, exercised, and then attended a Star Wars marathon at my friend Camela's place (Episodes 4, 5, & 6), while eating comfort food & enjoying a new cocktail for each film.
The cocktails we chose included a Darth Vader (3/4 oz Godiva Liqueur & 1.5 oz Black Rum, 3 shaken with ice & 3 drops black food coloring) and a Han Solo. But the marathon was originally envisioned as a tribute to Carrie Fisher, & I was not happy with any of the Princess Leia cocktails I found online. So I created my own. And before I forget it, let me share it with you!
Z.D.'s Princess Leia Cocktail
Ingredients
1 sugar cube
Angostura bitters
2.5 oz dry Champagne, divided
cracked ice
1.5 oz Cognac
2-3 tsp Blood Orange Gastrique
Directions
- Place sugar cube in the bottom of coupe glass, and soak with bitters. Let sit for a minute, then pour in 1 oz Champagne
- Add a handful of cracked ice, then pour in Cognac & remaining Champagne. Drizzle with gastrique, & serve.
Just like the princess, this is pretty, but stronger than you expect. It's dry with a sweetness underneath. Enjoy at your next Star Wars party, or your next rebel meeting. After all:
