What I’m Drinking: The Sleepy Hollow

Halloween, friends and neighbors (especially those neighbors who currently—it’s October as I write—have tombstones or spiders in the yard, all kinds of pumpkins around, maybe a skeleton or two, and more spooky stuff), is almost here. Which means I’m un-burying my favorite eerie fall cocktail, the Sleepy Hollow. I’ve written about it before hither and yon, but always like to bring it up this time of year, cause it’s delicious and matches the holiday so well. Just don’t lose your head over it!

This recipe’s from Good Spirits:

Ice cubes

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 ounce Simple Syrup

2-1/2 ounces gin

1/2 ounce apricot liqueur

1. Add the mint, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a mixing glass or cocktail shaker. Using a muddler or hefty wooden spoon, muddle well.

2. Fill the cocktail shaker or glass halfway full with ice cubes. Add the gin and apricot liqueur. Shake as if you heard the horseman’s hoof beats coming.

3. Strain into a large cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a swizzle stick topped with a plastic head.

Also, if you want to see how to make the drink visually, then I strong suggest you watch the below video—if you’re not too scared, that is.

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