Description
Mysterious Black Widow cocktail brings deadly allure to nighttime mixology. Dark rum, blackberry liqueur, and pomegranate juice create a seductive blend that promises intrigue with each sophisticated sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits and Liqueurs:
- 2 ounces (59 ml) vodka
- 1 ounce (30 ml) blackberry liqueur (such as creme de mure)
Juices and Sweeteners:
- 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce (15 ml) simple syrup
Fruits and Ice:
- 1/4 cup fresh blackberries (plus extra for garnish)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: black licorice or blackberries
Instructions
- Place plump, ripe blackberries into a cocktail shaker and gently crush them using a muddler, extracting their deep, vibrant juices and creating an intense berry foundation.
- Pour vodka, blackberry liqueur, freshly squeezed lime juice, and simple syrup directly into the shaker with the muddled blackberries.
- Fill the shaker with high-quality ice cubes, then seal tightly and execute a powerful, rhythmic shake for approximately 15-20 seconds to thoroughly blend and rapidly chill the liquid mixture.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer over a chilled martini or coupe glass, carefully filtering the cocktail to ensure a smooth, seed-free pour while capturing the essence of the muddled blackberries.
- Complete the presentation by delicately threading a few fresh blackberries onto a cocktail pick or placing a dramatic piece of black licorice alongside the glass, adding a whimsical and slightly ominous visual element to the drink.
Notes
- Swap vodka with gin for a botanical twist that adds deeper herbal notes to the cocktail.
- Freeze extra blackberries to use as elegant, flavor-packed ice cubes that won’t dilute the drink.
- Use agave nectar instead of simple syrup for a lower glycemic index and subtle earthy sweetness.
- Create a mocktail version by replacing vodka and liqueur with blackberry juice and sparkling water for a refreshing non-alcoholic alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg