Gothic Raven Elixir

Ingredients:

1 oz vodka (clear, sharp base)

1 oz dark rum (adds depth, like a shadowy forest)

1 oz blue curaçao (for that eerie midnight blue)

1 oz raspberry liqueur (tart, dark red accent)

0.5 oz lime juice (a gothic sting)

1 tsp activated charcoal powder (optional, for inky black effect—food-grade only)

2 oz tonic water (subtle fizz, misty air)

Black sugar or edible glitter (for rim garnish)

Fresh blackberries or a raven-shaped ice cube (for presentation)

Instructions:

Rim a chilled cocktail glass with black sugar or edible glitter by wetting the edge with lime juice and dipping it.

In a shaker, combine vodka, dark rum, blue curaçao, raspberry liqueur, lime juice, and activated charcoal (if using) with ice.

Shake well until the mixture blends into a deep, mystical black-blue with red hints.

Strain into the prepared glass over a large ice cube (or raven-shaped ice mold if available).

Top with tonic water, stirring gently for fizz.

Garnish with a skewer of fresh blackberries or a raven ice cube.

Notes:

Activated charcoal is optional for aesthetics—use food-grade and check safety if unsure.

The raspberry liqueur enhances the dark fruit profile, blending with the blue curaçao’s hue.

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This recipe is an original creation inspired by the "Raven Cocktail" found online (vodka, rum, blue curaçao base) and adapted with gothic flair by Grok 3, xAI,