Galaxy Quest Cocktail Recipe Stars Baijiu

Baijiu isn’t rare—but it is hard to find in Denver. Luckily, you don’t have to go to the ends of the galaxy to find a baijiu cocktail recipe.

So you’ve heard about baijiu! That’s a great first step, particularly in Denver, where it’s difficult to get your hands on the Chinese spirit. Now try your hand at using it in a cocktail. Băo Brewhouse shares the recipe for Galaxy Quest, a cocktail incorporating a healthy pour of baijiu and green Chartreuse.

Galaxy Quest

1 ½ ounces Ming River Baijiu

​​½ ounce green Chartreuse

​​½ ounce lemon juice

​​½ ounce strawberry-serrano syrup

​​½ ounce prickly pear syrup 

​​½ ounce passion fruit syrup

Add all ingredients into a shaker, lightly shake, and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a sliced, skewered serrano decorated with edible gold flakes.

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