Custom Cocktails

We are all stories in the end.
Each turning of the season a new chapter, each falling leaf a whisper of change.

The following recipes were created especially for 2023 by Puppet with assistance by mixologist, Jordan Rosenwald.

The Samhain Elixir

Embrace the enchanting essence of Samhain with this mystical cocktail that pays tribute to the turning of the seasons and the thinning of the veil between worlds.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz dark spiced rum

  • 1 oz Grand Marnier or another high-quality orange liqueur

  • 1 oz pomegranate juice

  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice

  • 0.5 oz maple syrup

  • 1 dash Angostura bitters

  • Orange peel, for garnish

  • Star anise, for garnish

  • Crushed ice

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing glass, combine the dark spiced rum, Grand Marnier, pomegranate juice, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, and Angostura bitters.

  2. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir with a long bar spoon until well chilled.

  3. Strain the mixture into a chilled old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.

  4. Express the oils from the orange peel over the surface of the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a good twist. Discard the peel.

  5. Garnish with a star anise, evoking the mysteries of the night sky.

  6. Serve the Samhain Elixir in a candlelit space adorned with autumnal accents, and let your guests indulge in the sensual and mystical energy of this bewitching concoction. Enjoy responsibly, as you never know what spirits may be lurking in the shadows.

Enchanted Samhain Mocktail

Dark, rich, and seductive, the Enchanted Samhain Mocktail is the perfect potion to have on hand during Parlor.

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz spiced apple cider (non-alcoholic)

  • 1 oz pomegranate juice

  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice

  • 0.5 oz maple syrup

  • 1 dash non-alcoholic aromatic bitters (such as Seedlip or Fee Brothers)

  • Orange peel, for garnish

  • Star anise, for garnish

  • Crushed ice

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing glass, combine the spiced apple cider, pomegranate juice, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, and non-alcoholic aromatic bitters.

  2. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir with a long bar spoon until well chilled.

  3. Strain the mixture into a chilled old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.

  4. Express the oils from the orange peel over the surface of the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a good twist. Discard the peel.

  5. Garnish with a star anise, evoking the mysteries of the night sky.

  6. Serve the Enchanted Samhain Mocktail in a candlelit space adorned with autumnal accents, and let your guests indulge in the sensual and mystical energy of this bewitching concoction.

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