Redrum
Redrum
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“Danny’s not home, Mrs. Torrance…” Either he’s been wacked into little bits by his psychotic father, or he’s had a few of these concoctions and is passed out in room 237.
Inspired by a Stephen King thriller, I wanted to create a drink that not only looked like the hundreds of gallons of blood that Stanley Kubrick spilled out of the elevator, but one that would also knock me for a loop or two. No, a single Redrum will not make you stagger unless you’re a lightweight, but a couple of them may. This can be a deceptive drink, especially if served on the rocks, because the mixers mask the taste of alcohol somewhat. Do not operate heavy machinery or attempt to make a pass at a member of the opposite sex while under the influence of Redrum.
Here’s what you do:
Either fill a rocks glass with ice, or chill a stemmed glass and add the following to a mixing glass filled with ice:
Shake and serve (or add the above to the rocks glass). Garnish with a cherry if you so desire, or a twist of lemon or orange.