Aspen Times Weekly Libation: Witch’s Brew

As a rule, I try to avoid brightly colored cocktails. And I never drink green ones (long story, but too much Midori at a college frat formal is at the root of my fear). But while cruising my neighborhood last Halloween, a friend had set out a bowl of “Witch’s Brew” — and who was I to decline a cup of cheer on this most Aspen of holidays? Surprisingly, it was green drink that did not turn me green. In fact, it was sweet and bubbly, with just a hint of lime. As I began to plan for this year’s trick-or-treat festivities, my mind turned to the Witch’s Brew. And as luck would have it, a quick Google search brought up all sorts of recipes; the one here is closest to what I recall drinking. And it can be made in a kids’ version, which means we might go green at my house this Halloween.

LIBATIONS WAS CREATED BY BELOVED ASPEN TIMES PUBLISHER GUNILLA ASHER, WHO DIED JUNE 2, 2014, AFTER A BRAVE BATTLE WITH CANCER. CHEERS — TO GUNNER!