Photography: Catherine Frawley
A spooky aperitif that’s both dark and delicious
Whether you’re having a gathering for Halloween, or just planning a cosy tipple for one by the fire, this autumnal cocktail, bursting with fruity flavours, will set the tone. If you fancy it booze free, simply leave out the gin or replace with a non-alcoholic spirit. And whether you’re supping alone or with a Halloween crowd, why not set the tone by taking our Wicca Quiz: Which Witch Are You? on our blog?
Makes 1 glass
7 fresh blackberries
25ml gin
25ml pomegranate cordial
1 tsp honey
Black food colouring (optional)
Sparkling water
Rosemary sprigs, to garnish 1
In a cocktail shaker (or jam jar) add 6 blackberries, the gin, pomegranate cordial and honey. Add a drop or two of food colouring if you want to make the drink darker and spookier.
2 Shake until the blackberries break down and the flavours infuse. Strain, then pour into a glass. Thread the last blackberry onto a cocktail stick and balance on the edge. Top the glass with sparkling water, a couple of ice cubes and a sprig of rosemary. You can also try singeing the rosemary tips to create a little smoky atmosphere.
The Black Widow cocktail is from our Halloween Gathering feature by Catherine Frawley in our October issue, which also included recipes for a Halloween Chicken and Leek Pie and Mini Pumpkin Crème Brulees. It’s no longer in shops but you can still buy a copy from our online store at https://picsandink.com/collections/the-simple-things.
