Paul Kushner
The Witches Blood Cocktail is a dark and enchanting drink, perfect for spooky celebrations or a dramatic twist on your evening cocktail. This potion combines the bold flavors of bourbon and blood orange liqueur with the tartness of pomegranate and lemon juice, topped off with refreshing ginger beer for a bewitching finish.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 oz bourbon
- 1 oz blood orange liqueur
- 1 oz pomegranate juice
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- Ginger beer chilled, to top
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the bourbon, blood orange liqueur, pomegranate juice, and lemon juice.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for about a minute until well chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top off the drink with chilled ginger beer for a fizzy finish.
- Garnish as desired (suggestions include a twist of lemon peel, pomegranate seeds, or a sprig of rosemary).
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Witches Blood Cocktail!
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, use freshly squeezed pomegranate and lemon juice.
- To enhance the spooky theme, consider adding a garnish like a dried blood orange slice or a black sugar rim.
- If you prefer a stronger bourbon flavor, reduce the amount of ginger beer.
Tasting Notes
The Witches Blood Cocktail is a bold and flavorful drink that combines the richness of bourbon with the vibrant citrus notes of blood orange liqueur. The pomegranate juice adds a deep, tart sweetness, balanced by the bright acidity of lemon juice. Topped with ginger beer, this cocktail has a refreshing, fizzy finish that lightens the deep, intense flavors, making it a perfect drink for Halloween or any occasion where you want to impress with a visually striking and delicious cocktail.
