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Black Widow Mezcal Cocktail

Smoky mezcal paired with fresh blackberries will make this cocktail a smash hit at your Halloween bash—or even a regular Friday night.

Halloween is one of my very favorite holidays. I think I love it so much because no matter your age; it’s always going to be fun. Trick-or-treating as a kid was great and all, but for me, nothing beats a terrific adult Halloween party. I mean sipping spooky cocktails while dressed in crazy costumes…way cool. Today I am sharing quite possibly one of the best Halloween and or autumn themed drinks I’ve created, the Smoky Black Widow Smash. It’s a pretty simple, yet so delicious, drink consisting of fresh blackberries, rosemary, Mezcal, and a few dashes of orange bitters. When creating an autumn drink, I love to use Mezcal…tequila’s smoky cousin. Its natural smokiness always reminds me of a crisp October night, making this the perfect warming drink for the chilly nights ahead.

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To give this drink the ultimate spook factor, try torching a sprig of rosemary just before serving. This adds a nice eerie and smoky final touch. Trust me, this drink will quickly become your Halloween go-to cocktail. It can even double as an elegant Thanksgiving drink, or merely be sipped on a chilly night at home. Either way you serve this, your guests are going to love it.

Black Widow Mezcal Cocktail Recipe

TIME:
15 minutes
PREP:
10 minutes
YIELD:
1 drink

Ingredients

  • 8 Fresh Blackberries plus more for topping
  • 1-2 Teaspoons Fresh Rosemary plus a sprig for serving
  • Juice from Half of a Lemon
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Honey
  • 1 1/2- 2 Ounces Mezcal
  • A Couple Dashes of Orange Bitter
  • Sparkling Water for topping

Directions

  1. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, add blackberries, rosemary, lemon juice and honey. Muddle all of the ingredients together, squishing everything to release the juices. Add the mezcal and orange bitters. Strain, if desired.
  2. Add ice to your glass and pour the drink over the ice. Top the glass with a little more ice and then pour the sparkling water over, gently stirring to combine. Garnish with fresh rosemary. DRINK!
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