The grim reaper
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- 3-4 blackberries
- 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
- 59 milliliters (2 oz.) vodka
- Few dashes of orange bitters (optional)
- 1 dash ground cinnamon
- Ice
- Sparkling water, for topping
TO GARNISH
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- Rind from 1 orange
- 1-2 blackberries
Directions
- Prep your glass by running the orange rind along the rim to release oils and aroma.
- Add blackberries and cinnamon to the desired glass. Use a muddler to crush ingredients together. Add ice to about mid glass.
- Add simple syrup, pomegranate juice, vodka, ice, and bitters to your cocktail shaker. Shake until well combined. Pour into glass with ice and muddled ingredients. Add a splash of sparkling water, and give a quick stir.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary, and one or two blackberries.
- For an extra spooky touch, light the tips of the rosemary on fire for a smoky effect.