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The Bloody Brain - mix 1 1/4 oz vodka and 1/8 oz lime juice and add to shot glasses to fill to about 3/4 full. Slowly add cream liquor to form brain. Drizzle grenadine.

Instructions:

8 ounces vodka
4 ounces parfait amour liqueur
1 ounce blackberry liqueur
2 ounces tarragon simple syrup (recipe follows)
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 ounce lavender syrup, available at most liquor stores
4 lavender sprigs
8 blackberries
dry ice (optional) Note: Use only if you're familiar with dry ice safety measures
purple sanding sugar for rim (optional)


Yield: 4 cocktails

Taragon Simple Syrup:

1. Prepare the tarragon simple syrup by placing 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan.
2. Heat over medium-low heat until it reaches a low boil. Add two sprigs of fresh tarragon and reduce heat to low. Heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove tarragon and allow syrup to cool.

2 oz Eristoff Black (mixed berry vodka)
1 oz Godiva Chocolate Raspberry vodka