Cocktails
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Although October has two official holidays, Halloween is the most fun (sorry, Columbus Day). This Blood (Orange) Punch is perfect for a spooky-themed Halloween brunch.

[Photograph: Chris Ormsby]

This big bowl of Blood Punch is perfect if you are planning a spooky-themed brunch.

About the author: Sydney Oland lives in Somerville, Mass. Find more information at sydneyoland.com (or read eatingnosetotail.com)

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About This Recipe

Yield: Makes 4 cocktails
Active time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Special equipment: Cocktail shaker

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces aged rum
  • 2 ounces Campari
  • 8 ounces blood orange juice (fresh, if possible)
  • 2 ounces lemon juice
  • 16 ounces chilled soda water
  • Orange slices, for garnish

Procedures

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker and four glasses with ice. Add 3 ounces rum, 1 ounce Campari, 4 ounces blood orange juice, and 1 ounce lemon juice to shaker.

  2. Shake until evenly chilled then divide between 2 glasses. Repeat and fill the second two glasses. Top each glass with soda water and garnish with orange.