THE DARK SIDE

One more week before the final "Star Wars" chapter, "Episode III — Revenge of the Sith," opens nationally. "Star Wars" geeks likely won't tolerate heckling from the audience. So maybe it's not a good idea to load up on cocktails before catching the flick. But if you want to reflect on the blockbuster series afterward, do it over Drinknation.com's Darth Vader. Jägermeister, gin, rum, tequila, vodka and sour mix could be a recipe for heavy breathing.

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DARTH VADER -Jägermeister -1/2 oz. gin -1/2 oz. light rum -1/2 oz. white tequila -1/2 oz. triple sec -1/2 oz. vodka -2 oz. sour mix -Shake all ingredients except Jägermeister in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into an iced collins glass. Fill remainder of glass with Jägermeister.

VIVA CINCO DE MAYO

Cinco de Mayo doesn't have to come once a year. Nor need it be labor intensive. Jose Cuervo recently released its Margarita Minis. Four bottles come in a cardboard carrier. Before visions of Zima cloud heads, keep in mind they're made with Jose Cuervo Gold tequila. Each has 200 milliliters of margarita with 9.9-percent alcohol per bottle. Margarita Minis are available at area liquor stores.

ONE HOT TAMALE

Hot sauce experts Tabasco have a spicier way to keep Cinco de Mayo alive for nights to come. The recipe for its Caliente Colada, available at www.tabasco.com, takes pineapple juice, cream of coconut, rum and Tabasco green pepper sauce. The fire is calmed with lime wedges and a sugar-rimmed glass.

— Jon Waterhouse