Vampire Blues

Friday, November 4, 2011

When I asked John for the recipe to a pumpkin cocktail called Ichabod's Last Ride he shook up years ago in Baltimore, he groaned at the errors of his youth and begged for time to recreate a pumpkin cocktail worthy of his name; when that was an enormous disaster, we thanked our lucky stars for the Internet, and a liquor cabinet ready for anything we could shake up!


Vampire Blues

1 1/2 oz of bourbon
1/2 oz of East India Solera Sherry
1/2 oz of fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
1 teaspoon pumpkin butter
2 dashes Angostura bitters
cinnamon stick

Combine bourbon, sherry, lemon juice, syrup, pumpkin butter and Angostura bitters in shaker with ice; shake for 10 seconds. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass, garnish with cinnamon stick.

I'm not usually a bourbon drinker, but between the sherry and the pumpkin butter, I promise you'll suddenly be singing that brown booze's praises!


Recipe by Jessica Gonzalez of Death & Co.
Photo c/o Serious Eats.


P.S. I'm also sharing a favorite cranberry cocktail over at Paper Moss today–cheers!
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26 comments:

  1. Anastasia SchembriNovember 4, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    You had me at 'pumpkin'! I am sure you can tell by now that I am slightly obsessed with our little orange friend and since bourbon is one of my favs, I will definitely have to try this one out on the weekend. Off to locate some East India Solera Sherry!

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  2. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I need one of this today to kill my migraine atatck!!! for sure!

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  3. lizzieNovember 4, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    suh-weet!

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  4. JessicaNovember 4, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Add pumpkin to anything and I'm sold!


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  5. AlexaNovember 4, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Oh wow...Lena. This looks like it is the perfect fall concoction! Happy weekend!

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  6. NicoleNovember 4, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    pumpkin flavor has to be delicious but i'm always hesitant around bourbon :)

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  7. Alicia@CharityWeddingNovember 4, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    That sounds delish! I was searching around for random cocktail inspiration and came across this one (http://cocktails.about.com/od/cocktailrecipes/r/roseberrybliss.htm) and instantly thought of you.

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  8. Why Girls Are WeirdNovember 4, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Mm yummy, that sounds delish!

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  9. Haley{PairsandPours}November 4, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    might be trying this one tonight :) thanks for the recipe!

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  10. Tiffany KadaniNovember 4, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I just really really really want to see a picture of John. Is that random?

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  11. Tiffany KadaniNovember 4, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Nevermind- just clicked on your link. He's so handsome and you are so beautiful (already knew that one though!)

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  12. GloriaNovember 4, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Ichabod's Last Ride is such a cool name for a drink, but this one sounds delish! Happy Friday!

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  13. Gorgeous GlamNovember 4, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    gracious a pumpkin cocktail! Yes please!!! Have a great weekend dear! xx

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  14. postcards and prettiesNovember 4, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I can picture myself sipping that during the chilly autumn nights!

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  15. NikkiNovember 4, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Pumpkin butter! I just happen to have a jar. Now to find the booze.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  16. Kristine {In Love, Engaged}November 4, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Ummm... are you kidding me?! A pumpkin cocktail? I think we know what my weekend will consist of...

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  17. JohannaNovember 4, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    You know I love your drink recipes. This looks so tasty!

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  18. Style, She WroteNovember 4, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Pumpkin butter?!? That sounds delish! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend. xo style, she wrote

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  19. a little black cloud in a dressNovember 4, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Oh, so tempting. I'm probably going to try it out tomorrow nite.

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  20. {The Perfect Palette}November 4, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I'm going to have to make this asap. Looks delish and perfect for nights like this.

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  21. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Uh, this sounds (and looks) like heaven! I have to try it!

    ♥
    Camila Faria

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  22. Barbara von EngerNovember 6, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Pumpkin cocktail sounds so fabulous and grand;-)

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  23. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    This sounds absolutely delicious and so warming for the colder weather. Making this one in the winter for sure.

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  24. The DemoiselleNovember 7, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I am SOOOOO all about pumpkin... wearing it (the color of course), eating it, and definately drinking it.

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  25. Proper PaigeNovember 15, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Oh, you said Baltimore! Hugs.

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  26. Rogue BrideNovember 16, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I love anything pumpkin - and I had a shot once that was just like pumpkin pie. I've never been able to figure out what it was, but this looks like it would have the same effect. This holiday season though I've been living off of mulled wine and mulled mead.

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