Boo! Need a frighteningly fun cocktail idea for Halloween? Why not try the Haunted Graveyard? It’s scary good! Although there is no history on this modern Halloween themed cocktail (and several variations), I bring to you the most popular version. This enticing version features the flavors of whiskey, maple syrup, orange and rosemary. A lighted rosemary sprig garnish signifies the foggy mist of a haunted graveyard at night and also wards off evil spirits. I used Dented Brick “Bottled in Bond” Rye whiskey for this cocktail. What does “bottled in bond” mean? It means this whiskey is a celebration of the Bottled in Bond Act of 1857, which ensured strict standards of whiskey distilling for high quality production and consumer protection. It requires that whiskey be produced by one distiller at one distillery, aged a minimum of 4 years in a federally bonded warehouse and bottled at 100 proof (50%ABV). This decadent whiskey has the flavor notes of vanilla, toasted oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, almond and orange. Cheers!
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Jigger
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Muddler
- Double Rocks Glass
- Ice Ball Mold
- Torch
- Skeleton hand (optional)
Ingredients – Serves 1
- 2 oz Whiskey – I used Dented Brick “Bottled in Bond” Rye Whiskey. You can also use Bourbon.
- .75 oz Maple Syrup
- 4 dashes Orange Bitters
- 1 Orange Slice
- Rosemary
Method
- Add 1 large orange slice (cut in half) and 1 sprig rosemary to a cocktail shaker with no ice. Muddle to release the juices and oils.
- Add the whiskey, maple syrup, bitters and ice. Shake to combine (30 seconds).
- Add a large ice ball to a double rocks glass. Strain the cocktail over the ice ball.
- Place a large sprig of rosemary upright into the glass. Spread the stems a little. Light the rosemary on fire allowing it to smoke. Cheers!
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