Spooky Sour Recipe
A twisted take on the classic sour with a hint of darkness.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water (1 cup sugar to 1 cup water). Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let cool before using.
- 2
Prepare the Glasses
Chill your desired cocktail glasses in the refrigerator or freezer to ensure your drink stays cold longer.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, dark rum, and a drop of black food coloring. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- 4
Shake Well
Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well combined and chilled.
- 5
Strain into Glass
Remove the chilled glasses from the refrigerator or freezer. Strain the cocktail mixture into each glass, filling to about two-thirds full.
Garnishing and Serving
- 6
- 7
Serve Immediately
Serve the Spooky Sour immediately with a straw or cocktail stirrer. Enjoy your dark twist on the classic sour!
