Gravedigger Cocktail:
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Rum
3 oz Cran-Grape Juice
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
Sprite (to top off)
2 drops Black Food Coloring Gel
2 tbsp Purple Sanding Sugar (for rimming)
Instructions:
Prepare the Glass:
Dip the rim of a chilled martini glass in simple syrup.
Roll the rim in purple sanding sugar for a decorative touch.
Set aside to dry while you prepare the cocktail.
Mix the Drink:
In a shaker filled with ice, combine rum, Cran-Grape juice, simple syrup, and black food coloring gel.
Shake well to mix and chill.
Strain & Serve:
Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
Top with a splash of Sprite for a slight fizz.
Garnish & Enjoy:
Optionally, garnish with a blackberry or a small black sugar rim for extra spookiness.