24 Spooky, BOOzy Halloween Cocktails

Recipe by Stephen Cole (Chicago, IL)

INGREDIENTS:

2 parts Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon

¾ part Demerara Syrup*

2 dashes Angostura® Bitters

2 dashes Orange Bitters

Half of a Lemon

5 Fresh Blackberries

3 Sage Leaves (2 for garnish)

1 sprig of Thyme (for garnish)

METHOD:

1. Place half of a lemon and the blackberries into a cocktail shaker and lightly press with the back of a bar spoon.

2. Add remaining ingredients, including one sage leaf, to cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously.  

3. Strain into a rocks glass over ice.

4. Garnish with remaining two sage leaves and a sprig of thyme.

*Demerara Syrup can be purchased, or homemade by combining a 1:1 ratio of Demerara sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

[Photo via @basilhaydens]