Description
A cozy-meets-spooky fall cocktail of apple cider and rum or vodka with a dramatic inky swirl and berry garnish—perfect for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
4 oz (120 ml) apple cider, unfiltered if possible
2 oz (60 ml) dark rum or vodka
1 small cinnamon stick or a pinch of ground cinnamon
3–4 blackberries, plus extra for garnish
1/8 tsp activated charcoal or 2–3 drops black food coloring
1/2 oz (15 ml) water or cider (to mix the “poison”)
Ice cubes
Optional: apple slice and cinnamon-sugar for rimming
Instructions
1. If desired, rim a chilled glass with cinnamon-sugar; add a few blackberries and ice.
2. In a shaker, combine cider, rum or vodka, and cinnamon with ice; shake 10–15 seconds.
3. Strain into the prepared glass.
4. Stir the charcoal or food coloring with 1/2 oz water or cider until smooth.
5. Slowly pour the dark mixture over the back of a spoon into the drink to create swirls.
6. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, extra blackberry, and an apple slice; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes