Phantom's Elixir spooky dark Halloween mocktail with smoking rosemary sprig

Phantom's Elixir: Spooky Botanical Halloween Mocktail Recipe

A hauntingly good Halloween sparkler that's deep in colour and dark in flavour

Gnista Floral Wormwood and Dhos Bittersweet supply the herbal, bitter depth, while fresh pomegranate and lemon add tart, jewel-toned brightness. Kvas Honey Ginger syrup and a generous pour of Gingerbug bring warmth and fizz. A smoked rosemary garnish sends wisps of smoke across the glass for full theatrical effect.

Tasting Notes
  • Bitter & Herbal: Gnista Floral Wormwood and Dhos Bittersweet bring wormwood, green herbs and baked orange peel.
  • Tart & Jewel-Toned: Fresh pomegranate and lemon give a sharp, fruity lift.
  • Honeyed Ginger: Kvas Honey Ginger and ginger beer add gentle sweetness and spice.
  • Smoky Finish: Smoked rosemary lingers on the nose with every sip.
Perfect For
  • Halloween parties and costume nights
  • Spooky movie marathons and themed dinners
  • Batching for a crowd of trick-or-treating grown-ups

How to Make It

Ingredients

  • 1.5oz Gnista Floral Wormwood
  • 1oz Dhos Bittersweet
  • 0.75oz fresh pomegranate juice
  • 0.5oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5oz Kvas Honey Ginger
  • 2oz Gingerbug Spicy
  • Garnish: smoked rosemary

Method

  1. Add Gnista, Dhos, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and Kvas to a cocktail shaker filled with ice
  2. Shake for 12-15 seconds until chilled
  3. Strain into a cocktail glass over fresh ice
  4. Top with Gingerbug, and add garnish
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A non-alcoholic spirit and red wine alternative built from food tech and tradition, not de-alcoholization.
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Small-batch cocktail syrups made with locally sourced Ontario ingredients.
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