Spicy Smokey Potion Recipe By Tasty

Steps:

• In a medium pot, combine the blackberries, sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the berries break down. Remove from the heat.
• Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the pulp and seeds. Set aside to cool.
• In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, blackberry simple syrup, and whiskey. Chill until ready to serve.
• Before serving, add the club soda and stir to combine.
• Serve over ice, garnished with a few blackberries and a slice of lemon.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Add the hot water, lemon juice, honey, and star anise to a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
• Turn the heat to high, cover, and warm until the water begins to steam, about 30 minutes.
• Add the black tea bags and let steep for about 8 minutes. Remove the tea bags and reduce the heat setting to warm.
• Add the lemons and whiskey. Stir to combine.
• Ladle into mugs and garnish with lemon wedges.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Make the pomegranate molasses: In a small saucepan, stir together the pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until syrupy. Be careful not to burn the syrup. Remove the pot from the heat and let the pomegranate molasses cool completely before using. Any leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• Make the cocktail: Add a few tablespoons of sugar to a small plate. Dip the rim of a champagne glass in the pomegranate molasses, then in the sugar to coat.
• Add ½ tablespoon of the pomegranate molasses to the bottom of the glass, then pour in the lemon juice and pomegranate juice. Fill the rest of the way with sparkling wine.
• Float the pomegranate seeds on the top of the cocktail and garnish with the rosemary sprig.
• Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!