Description
Mysterious dark cocktails meet magic in this Witch Kiss cocktail, blending smoky mezcal with blackberry liqueur and spicy ginger. Elegant mixology creates a dramatic potion perfect for Halloween celebrations or dramatic evening gatherings when spirits beckon.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) vodka
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) Chambord (black raspberry liqueur)
Fruit and Juice Components:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) fresh blackberry puree (about 4–5 blackberries, blended)
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
Sweetening and Garnish:
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) simple syrup
- Fresh blackberries (for garnish)
- Rosemary sprig (for garnish)
- Small piece of dry ice (optional, for effect)
Instructions
- Muddle fresh blackberries in the bottom of a cocktail shaker to release their vibrant, deep purple essence and maximize flavor extraction.
- Pour vodka, Chambord, blackberry puree, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and silky simple syrup into the shaker.
- Generously fill the shaker with crisp, cold ice cubes to ensure optimal chilling and dilution.
- Vigorously shake the mixture for 15-20 seconds, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and become frosty cold.
- Strain the luminous purple cocktail into a pre-chilled martini or elegant coupe glass, ensuring a smooth, pristine pour.
- Delicately garnish the drink’s surface with a few whole fresh blackberries and an aromatic rosemary sprig to enhance visual appeal and provide subtle herbaceous notes.
- For a dramatic presentation, cautiously add a small fragment of dry ice moments before serving, creating an enchanting misty effect that will dissipate before drinking.
- Allow the dry ice to completely evaporate, then indulge in the bewitching Witch Kiss Cocktail.
Notes
- Swap vodka with gin or tequila for a unique flavor twist that keeps the cocktail exciting and versatile.
- Use frozen blackberries when fresh aren’t available to maintain consistent berry intensity and save money on seasonal produce.
- Create a sugar-free version by replacing simple syrup with stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a low-calorie alternative that doesn’t compromise taste.
- Always handle dry ice with protective gloves and tongs to prevent skin burns, ensuring safe and spectacular cocktail presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg