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The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, soon it will be All Hallow’s Eve! You can smell it in the air, notice the changing colors all around you, and sense the welcome chill on your skin. I’m feeling particularly spooky this year, and was compelled to create a fitting cocktail to express my mood. With Halloween candy, specifically chocolates on my mind, it seemed natural to reach for the spooktacular Copalli Cacao Rum.

This beautiful sugar cane juice rum from the rainforest of Belize is naturally infused with locally grown and roasted cacao nibs, no additives or “flavors” required. When you taste this spirit, you may just decide to sip it neat, it is so delicious on its own. However, you will be missing out on the versatility of this rum in creative cocktails, and let’s be honest, cocktails are fantastic! I am presenting this cacao rum with tart cherry juice, cabernet sauvignon, hazelnut liqueur and baking spices. Imagine a decadent chocolate covered cherry with a hint of spiced roasted hazelnuts. Be still my heart, this cocktail is hauntingly delightful.