26. Swamps of Sadness

Artex!

Growing up in the 80s, nothing was scarier than basic children's movies and TV programming. So I figured why not create a drink based on a core trauma memory from The NeverEnding Story. RIP Artex.

26. Swamp of Sadness

Ingredients

2 oz. Westward Whiskey American Single Malt Stout Cask

1/4 oz. Black cocoa simple syrup

4-5 dashes orange bitters (cherry or walnut also work)

Orange peel

Method

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled

• Strain into an old fashioned glass over a large cube

• Garnish with an expressed orange peel and your childhood tears

Black cocoa simple syrup

1 cup water

1 cup caster sugar

1/2 tsp black cacao powder

1/2 tsp cacao nibs

• Simmer all ingredients until sugar has dissolved and cocoa powder is well incorporated.

• Remove from heat and let cool.

• Fine strain into a bottle and keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.