Witching Hour Elixir

Description: This eerie and enchanting potion combines smoky mezcal, tart blackcurrant, aromatic rosemary, and a swirl of forest-green matcha syrup. Topped with dry ice fog and glittering with edible shimmer, the Witching Hour Elixir is as haunting as it is delicious—perfect for captivating Halloween revelers. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz mezcal - 0.75 oz blackcurrant liqueur (such as crème de cassis) - 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice - 0.5 oz rosemary-mint matcha syrup (simple syrup infused with rosemary, mint, and matcha powder) - 1 dash black walnut bitters - 0.5 oz aquafaba (or egg white) for texture - Edible purple or green glitter (for garnish) - A sprig of charred rosemary (for garnish) - Small piece of food-grade dry ice (optional, for effect) Glassware: Serve in a rounded coupe glass Instructions: 1. Add mezcal, blackcurrant liqueur, lemon juice, rosemary-mint matcha syrup, black walnut bitters, and aquafaba/egg white to a shaker without ice. Dry shake vigorously to create foam. 2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake again until well-chilled. 3. Double strain into a coupe glass. 4. Add a pinch of edible glitter to shimmer atop the foam. 5. If using, drop a small piece of dry ice (using safe tongs and ensuring none is swallowed) into the glass for a swirling fog effect. 6. Garnish with a charred rosemary sprig set near the rim for a whiff of smoky, herbal aroma. This mystical cocktail is sure to raise spirits and impress any Halloween gathering!