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Witches Brew Cocktail

By Britney
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
witches brew cocktail in a skeleton glass with a sprig of rosemary to garnish.
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Spooky Witches Brew cocktail made with bourbon, blackberries, apple cider, and ginger beer. It's the perfect drink for Halloween nights.

Equipment

  • Glass
  • Muddler or Wooden Spoon
  • Strainer (optional)
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Ingredients 

  • 6 Blackberries, (ripe)
  • 1 oz Maple Syrup
  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Triple Sec
  • 2 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 4 oz Apple Cider
  • 4 oz Ginger Beer

Instructions 

  • Add blackberries, maple syrup, bourbon, and triple sec to a glass. Use a muddler of the bottom of a wooden spoon to mash the blackberries.  6 Blackberries 1 oz Maple Syrup 2 oz Bourbon 1 oz Triple Sec
  • Strain into a glass (preferably a highball glass), then pour in apple cider, cranberry juice, and ginger beer. Mix together and add ice cubes just before serving.  2 oz Cranberry Juice 4 oz Apple Cider 4 oz Ginger Beer

Notes

  • Muddle the blackberries well: really mash them to release all that dark purple juice. That’s what gives the cocktail its spooky, jewel-toned color and deep berry flavor. If you like a smoother drink, strain it before serving.
  • Use chilled ingredients: cold cider, cranberry juice, and ginger beer keep the drink crisp and refreshing instead of watered down.
  • Balance the sweetness: maple syrup and cider bring natural sweetness, so taste before adding the full amount of syrup. You can always add more if needed.
  • Add the ginger beer last: top it off after mixing the other ingredients to keep the bubbles strong and refreshing.
  • Garnish for drama: float a blackberry, twist of orange peel, or rosemary sprig for witchy vibes. You can also add a small piece of dry ice for a smoky cauldron effect.
  • Serve immediately: this cocktail is best fresh, since the ginger beer will lose its fizz if it sits too long.
Variations:
  • If you don't have ginger beer, you can use ginger ale or club soda instead. Lemon-lime soda works well here too if you want a little citrus flavor. 
  • Maple syrup adds a nice deal of flavor, but you can use simple syrup in its place. 
  • For a non-alcoholic version, omit the bourbon. It's just as delicious! 
  • No triple sec? Sub it out for 1 oz of lemon juice (lime juice works too). 

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 0.3g, Fat: 0.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.03g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 10mg, Potassium: 126mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 27g, Vitamin A: 26IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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