This Black Widow Cocktail sweetened with blackberry preserves is the perfect little libation to celebrate Halloween this year!
Halloween is just around the corner friends, so I think a spooky little libation is in order, don’t you??
I’m all about a special signature cocktail for the holidays!
Truth be told, I enjoy a cocktail even when it’s not a holiday!
Do you remember last year’s Halloween cocktail? The Vampire’s Venom?
So delicious and MAJOR spooky factor with the dry ice! So fun and festive!
And how bout my Thanksgiving cocktail last year? The Fall Dark ‘N Stormy. Apple cider, bourbon and ginger beer. So deliciously fall!
This year’s Black Widow Cocktail has got amped up flavor from the addition of some blackberry preserves.
Have you ever added preserves to your cocktail?
If not, you certainly need to give it a go soon.
Just a tablespoon or two added to your cocktail gives it just the right amount of sweetness and such a boost in flavor.
You know I’m a gin girl and the elderflower liquer is also high on my list.
It’s got a sweet, but not overly so, delicate flavor that’s perfect in combination with the gin, fresh lemon juice and blackberry preserves. This is one tasty signature cocktail guys!
Cheers to Halloween 2018! Enjoy!
Black Widow Cocktail
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 2 oz. Gin
- 1 oz. Elderflower Liqueur
- 1 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. blackberry preserves
- splash club soda
- blackberries, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and blackberry preserves. Shake well. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with fresh blackberries.
Love the spooky vibes with this one Mary Ann! Great photo. I’ve never added preserves to a cocktail, but sounds like a delicious idea. I’ll have to give it a try!
Thanks so much Leanne! So fun shooting this one! And enjoying the cocktail afterwards!
I would enjoy this any time of year, sounds delicous and looks so pretty!!
Thanks Chris! It is such a delicious cocktail for all year round! Happy Monday!
The color of this cocktail is GORGEOUS! I’m such a sucker for a beautiful drink. The blackberry-gin combo is one of my favorites so I have to give this a try!
You’ll love it Kelsie! I love the combo of flavors!
Cheers! Loving this seasonal cocktail :) The flavours are fabulous.
Cheers Jennifer!
Your photos are so fun!! And this cocktail? YUM! Love the addition of blackberry preserves in there – brilliant idea! Trying this one next weekend for an early Halloween celebration :) Pinned!
I LOVE shooting holiday cocktails Dawn! And drinking them too! This one’s a winner! Happy Monday and thanks so much for pinning!
sounds interesting I love elderflower as a flavouring.
Me too Sherry! The combination with the gin and the preserves is fantastic!
Wow! How fun is this!! Sounds delicious! And your staging is perfect, Mary Ann! Pinned!
Thanks Annie! I’m loving the taste of this one! Happy Monday!
I am all for a signature holiday cocktail (and truth be told, a rotating signature weekend cocktail. lol)! This black widow cocktail is beyond fun, Mare!!!! I love the name and the ingredients! Sweetening the drink with blackberry preserves is so unique and it sounds all sorts of delicious!! Gorgeous photos as always, my dear! Can’t wait to try this! Pinning! Cheers!
Thanks Chey! I knew I could count on you for joining the cocktail party! Hope you have an awesome week. Thanks for pinning! Cheers!
This needs to happen here right before we head out to trick or treat! And maybe after as well.
I’m definitely for before and after Matt! It’s hard work trick or treating!
Hi Mary Ann! Where did you get that awesome skull cocktail skewer?
Hi Betsy! Aren’t they the cutest? They are from the Martha Stewart Halloween line at Michael’s craft store!
Wonderful! Thank you so much!!
You’re welcome Betsy!
I LOVE this cocktail!!!!! love the styling and everything!!! perfect for a halloween party! love it!
hanks so much Alice! Cheers to Halloween!
Delicious combo of fresh flavors for a spooky Halloween party! The rich color of this drink fits the holiday very well, nice work!
Thanks Kev!!
Mary Ann, My mouth is watering at the thought of this cocktail! Is that at all strange? It sounds positively luscious! You’re right, great for Halloween or any other day of the year! I’m a fan!
Not at all Laura! So glad you’re a fan! Happy Monday Love!
This looks so festive Mary Ann. I want to have a party just to serve this!
Thanks Karen! Go for it!
Loving your spooktacular photos, Mary Ann! (sorry ;) ) Seriously, so creative! And this cocktail is right up my alley, for Halloween or any time really. Delicious!
Lol! Thanks Marissa!
What a perfect spooky cocktail! I think you know how to throw a party! I’ll bet Halloween is perfectly done at your house. I’ve never added jam to a cocktail before, but I think I need to give this a try – especially with my blackberry jam I made this summer!
Yes! Use your blackberry jam Kathy! You’d really enjoy this one!
This is GORGEOUS and sounds lovely!!!!
Thanks Jennifer!
I never would have thought to add preserves to the ingredients when making a cocktail. Very creative.
Such a delicious addition Karen!
What a stunning cocktail, this is Halloween perfect!
This is my new fall favorite Laura!
Elderflower? Gin? Blackberries? What’s not to looooove! Hope this was enjoyed this Halloween week! Delicious!
It was Traci! Onto Thanksgiving my dear!
Black Widow Cocktail is the perfect drink for the halloween it tastes awesome when mixed with cranberry juice and vodka. Thanks for sharing and cheers!
Thanks so much Dexter!