Wormwood Wraith

Description: Embrace the eerie allure of Halloween with the Wormwood Wraith, a hauntingly delicious cocktail that combines mystical absinthe with tantalizing flavors of blackberries and oozes a spooky charm. The drink is garnished with wriggling gummy worms, lending an extra touch of creepy fun. Perfect for casting a spell over your Halloween festivities. Ingredients: - 1 oz absinthe - 1 oz blackberry liqueur - 1 oz fresh lemon juice - 0.5 oz simple syrup - 2 oz club soda - Blackberries for muddling and garnish - Gummy worms for garnish - A pinch of activated charcoal (optional, for a darker hue) - Ice Instructions: 1. In a shaker, muddle a few blackberries with the simple syrup until they release their juices. 2. Add the absinthe, blackberry liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of activated charcoal (if using) to the shaker. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 4. Double strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice. 5. Top with club soda and give a gentle stir. 6. Garnish with a few fresh blackberries and drape gummy worms over the rim of the glass for a creepy-crawly finish. Glass: Highball glass