The Red Mark

A deceptively pale cocktail that hides a dark secret. Creamy almond and smooth white rum represent the doll's innocent facade, while a haunting smokiness from Mezcal hints at the demonic presence within. A striking drizzle of deep red cherry liqueur serves as the final, bloody mark of evil.

Drink
6 ingredients
6 steps
Horror

Gather these

Ingredients

1.5 oz (45ml)White Rum
0.5 oz (15ml)Mezcal
0.75 oz (22ml)Orgeat Syrup
0.75 oz (22ml)Fresh Lime Juice
0.25 oz (7ml)Cherry Liqueur (e.g., Cherry Heering)
1Garnish: Brandied or Luxardo Cherry

Step by step

Instructions

1
Chill a coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
2
Add white rum, Mezcal, orgeat syrup, and fresh lime juice to a cocktail shaker.
3
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until well-chilled.
4
Double-strain the cocktail into your chilled glass.
5
Carefully and slowly drizzle the cherry liqueur over the surface of the drink, allowing it to create a red 'mark'.
6
Drop a single brandied cherry into the center of the drink, letting it sink to the bottom.

The Inspiration

Why this drink

This cocktail's duality reflects the movie's central theme: a seemingly harmless vintage doll possessed by a malevolent demon. The pale, creamy base created by the rum and orgeat represents Annabelle's dress and innocent appearance. The subtle, smoky Mezcal represents the hidden evil spirit, while the dramatic red cherry liqueur drizzle is inspired by the demonic symbols and the iconic scene where a drop of blood falls on the doll.

Annabelle · Horror

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