Bloody Pome-quila: Premier Halloween Beverages

If you want a Halloween drink with drama and real flavor, the Bloody Pomequila does the job. It is spooky without being silly and gorgeous without extra effort. The color comes from fresh pomegranate and grapefruit. The warmth comes from Holiday Pie Bitters, which taste like fall wrapped in cinnamon and nutmeg. Monica Carbonell of Liquid Culture dreamed up this beauty and we are glad she did.

Why This Halloween Cocktail Works

The balance is the secret. Blanco tequila keeps the base clean and crisp. Pomegranate brings tart sweetness. Grapefruit adds bite. Grand Marnier rounds everything with soft orange. Holiday Pie Bitters finish the drink with warm spice and a little depth. It looks eerie and tastes polished.

Bloody Pomequila Recipe

Makes one cocktail.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Blanco Tequila
• 1 oz Pomegranate juice
• 1 oz Grapefruit juice
• 0.75 oz Grand Marnier
• 2 shakes El Guapo™ Holiday Pie Bitters
• Icing sugar, water and red food coloring for the rim

Created by Monica Carbonell, Beverage Director of Liquid Culture.

Instructions

1. Mix icing sugar with red food coloring in a shallow plate. Add a few drops of water until it becomes a thick paste. Dip clean rocks glasses into the mixture and let them dry so the red “blood” drips down the sides.
   
2. Add tequila, juices, Grand Marnier and bitters to a shaker with ice.
   
3. Shake until cold.
   
4. Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice and strain the cocktail over it.

Expert Tips for Crafting Perfect Halloween Beverages

• Make your blood rims early so they have time to dry.
  
• Chill your juices for a colder, cleaner shake.
  
• Use plenty of fresh ice in both the shaker and the glass.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What tequila works best?

A blanco tequila keeps the drink bright and lets the citrus and bitters shine.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes. Batch the tequila, juices, Grand Marnier and bitters. Chill it. Shake each serving with ice just before pouring.

What other Halloween cocktails can I make with tequila?

Try a charcoal margarita for a jet black drink or build a smoky mezcal cocktail garnished with a rosemary sprig.