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Blackberry St. Germain Halloween Smash

Yield: 2 servings
A stunning Halloween cocktail with deep purple color from fresh blackberries, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, and 818 Tequila Reposado. Black sugar rim, skull glass, and optional dry ice effect. Zero food coloring. Ready in 10 minutes.
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Ingredients
 

For the cocktail:

  • 1 cup fresh blackberries plus extra for garnish
  • Large handful fresh mint leaves
  • 2 oz 818 Tequila Reposado
  • 2 oz St. Germain elderflower liqueur
  • 2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup, to taste
  • Ice
  • Splash of sparkling water to top

For the rim:

  • Lemon wedge for rimming
  • Black sugar for the rim

For the garnish:

  • Fresh blackberries
  • Fresh mint sprig
  • Dried lemon or lime wheel
  • Plastic Halloween spiders
  • Skeleton hand stirrer
  • For the dry ice effect, optional:
  • Small piece food grade dry ice
  • Dry ice strainer for safe serving

For the mocktail version:

  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • Large handful fresh mint
  • 2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup or honey
  • Splash of white grape juice
  • Sparkling water to fill
  • Same rim and garnish

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Step 1:
  • Run a lemon wedge around the rim of your skull glass. Dip into black sugar until fully coated. Set aside.
  • Step 2:
  • Add fresh blackberries and mint to a cocktail shaker. Muddle firmly until blackberries are completely broken down and all juice is released. The color will be a deep dramatic purple.
  • Step 3:
  • Add 818 Tequila Reposado, St. Germain, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 full seconds.
  • Step 4:
  • Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into your rimmed skull glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Step 5:
  • If using dry ice use tongs to place a very small piece into the glass. Place dry ice strainer over the top immediately. Film this moment as the fog rolls over the rim.
  • Step 6:
  • Top with a small splash of sparkling water.
  • Step 7:
  • Garnish with fresh blackberries, fresh mint, dried lime wheel, Halloween spiders, and skeleton stirrer. Serve immediately.
  • Mocktail version:
  • Muddle blackberries and mint. Add lemon juice, simple syrup, and white grape juice. Shake with ice. Double strain. Top with sparkling water. Same garnish and dry ice effect.

Notes

Always use food grade dry ice only. Never touch dry ice with bare hands. Use tongs always.
Always use a dry ice strainer over the glass so dry ice cannot be consumed. This is non-negotiable for safety.
The deep purple color comes entirely from fresh blackberries. Zero food coloring anywhere in this recipe.
Muddle blackberries completely. Every berry fully broken down means maximum color and flavor.
Double strain every time for a silky smooth cocktail with no seeds or pulp.
Taste before adding simple syrup. St. Germain is already sweet and you may need very little.
Fresh lemon juice only. Bottled will flatten the flavor significantly.
Serve immediately. This cocktail is most beautiful and most flavorful the moment it is made.
Always make the mocktail version too so everyone can be included.
Dry ice effect lasts 3 to 5 minutes. After it fully sublimates the cocktail is completely safe to drink normally.
 
 
 
 
 
Author: Kaylen Carrera
Course: cocktail
Cuisine: American
Serving: 2g, Calories: 180kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 1g
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