The Burning Witch Cocktail
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Halloween Old Fashioned Recipe
The Witch’s Spell
Burning Witch Recipe
Ingredients
2 oz. campfire whiskey
0.5 oz. Creme de Cacao
0.2-0.5 Luxardo syrup
2-3 dashes cherry bitters
1 chocolate-dipped Luxardo Cherry
Directions
Stir whiskey, Creme de Cacao, Luxardo Syrup, and cherry bitters in a mixing glass.
Add ice and stir quickly.
Pour over a skull-shaped ice cube.
Garnish with a chocolate-dipped Luxardo Cherry.
The Mystical Journey of the Burning Witch Cocktail
With an aura of enigma that lingers like a fog over an ancient forest, the Burning Witch craft cocktail is the embodiment of mystic charm and protection. With every sip, you might just find yourself immersed in the world of witches, spells, and incantations.
As you take a sip of the Burning Witch, be ready to embark on a journey where the flames of campfire whiskey warm your soul and the witch's heart stirs your spirit. Welcome to a world where spells are sipped, and protection is found in the depths of a cocktail glass.
Bartenders and Their Bewitching Elixirs
Witches were believed to be individuals who had made pacts with the devil, practiced witchcraft, and were thought to have the power to bewitch others. Accusations of witchcraft were sometimes used to target individuals, particularly women, who were seen as different, unconventional, or a threat to established authorities.
In creating this cocktail, I felt I was concocting a magic potion. Most bartenders are doing just that. Mixing together liqueurs and spirits that mend what ales. This cocktail recipe is for all the different, unconventional, and hauntingly established bartenders who know how to mix up a delicious spell that will bewitch customers.
The Cocktail Incantation
The incantation begins with the deep, mesmerizing smokiness of campfire whiskey – First Call Break Maiden Bourbon Whiskey infused with Campfire Tea by Dirtbag Tea Company.
Next, the elixir takes an eerie turn as it is poured over a chilling witch's skull ice cube.
And then, the final piece of the spell – the stirring of the concoction with a witch's heart. This metaphorical ingredient, a symbol of the essence of the witch herself, infuses the cocktail with an unearthly depth and intensity.
Scroll below to check out my recipe cards for the Burning Witch cocktail, Campfire Whiskey, and Luxardo dipped cherries.
Burning Witch Recipe Card
The Magic of Skull Ice Cubes
Check out this super cool kitchen gadget to spruce up your home or business bar – skull-shaped ice cubes! These bad boys aren't just for show; they serve a practical purpose and add a fun twist to your drinks for entertaining.
These 3D silicone skull-shaped ice cubes produced by Shaped, are pretty big, filling up a rock’s glass or ice bucket with just one cube. The best part? They magically melt slowly because of their round shape, making them perfect for crafting a classic Old Fashioned. As they melt away, the skulls take on all sorts of haunting forms, which is a playful touch when you stir your drink with a chocolate cherry on a cocktail pick.
If you're looking to add some Halloween flair to your holiday drink game, these spooky skull ice cubes are a must-have for any cocktail enthusiast.
Campfire Whiskey
Tea Infused Whiskey Recipe
Ingredients
1 Tbsp Dirtbag Campfire tea leaves
1 Loose-leaf tea bag
1 8 oz. Mason jar
1 cup First Call Break Maiden Bourbon Whiskey
Directions
Scoop tea into a loose-leaf tea bag and secure.
Pour 1 cup of bourbon whiskey into a mason jar.
Secure the tea bag into the mason jar with a tight lid.
Store the jar in a cool dark place for 24 hours or longer. The longer the steep, the stronger the campfire smell and taste.
Campfire Whiskey Recipe Card
Chocolate Luxardo Cherries
Chocolate Dipped Cherries Recipe
Ingredients
4-8 Luxardo cherries
1 Chocolate bar
4-8 Cocktail picks
Directions
Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Dry off excess cherry juice from cherries on parchment paper/paper towels and set aside.
Break the chocolate bar into squares and place in a double boiler pot or heat-proof glass bowl.
Fill boiler pot 1/2 way with water and set to boil.
Once the water reaches a boil, turn the burner off and set the bowl with chocolate on top. Begin stringing the chocolate until it melts into a smooth dip.
Use a cocktail pick to dip the cherry into the chocolate and swirl until coated.
Set the cherry on the parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat until all the cherries are coated. Allow the cherries to dry for about 1 hour.
Keep chocolate-covered cherries in tightly sealed tupperware and use them within 3-5 days.
Chocolate Cherries Recipe Card
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