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Creepy, crawly, bloody, ghoulish fun is order of the day on Halloween. And while the kids get all the candy treats, after they wash off the spooky Halloween make-up and turn in, it’s time for the grown-ups to have a little seasonal treat of their own.

This riff on a the oh-so popular Espresso Martini swaps out the standard vodka for coconut-kissed rum, which goes awfully well with a nice, concentrated cold brew. Of course, we headed straight to Sag Harbor’s own Sylvester & Co. Modern General (103 Main St. in the old whaling village, or grab a bottle at Bridgehampton’s SoulCycle at the Barn at 256 Butter Lane) for their famed Dreamy Coffee for this island-centric version of the caffeinated cocktail. Don’t skip the espresso salt (garnish, people; it’s important!) — while we wait for local purveyor Amagansett Sea Salt Co. to restock their espresso salt-and-pepper version, we’re digging Syracuse Salt Co.’s Espresso Flake Salt as a perfectly frightful substitute.

For glassware, you can use your workaday martini glass or a coupe if you have one, but we’re digging the more demure Nick and Nora glass (which will also leave you a little extra in the shaker to top off your spooky sipping shenanigans).

Midnight Widow

Prep Time 1 minute
Serves 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Bacardí Coconut Rum
  • 1 oz cold brew coffee
  • 1/4 oz vanilla syrup
  • 1 tsp espresso salt

Directions

  • Combine all liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  • Shake well, for about 10 to 15 seconds, until liquid is well-chilled and a little frothy.
  • Meanwhile, dip the rim of a chilled Nick and Nora glass in the espresso salt. Strain the cocktail into the glass. Cheers!
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