Celebrating the 1970 Classic “Count Dracula” with a Vampire Cocktail

This week on the Scary Spirits podcast, join hosts Karen and Greg as they celebrate the anniversary of the release of the legendary 1970 Christopher Lee film, “Count Dracula,” on April 3rd. Dive deep into the chilling world of this iconic movie, exploring its impact on the horror genre.

Karen and Greg will dissect the film’s most memorable scenes and discuss Christopher Lee’s portrayal of the infamous Count Dracula. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the film or discovering it for the first time, this episode promises to be a thrilling journey into the heart of classic horror cinema.

To add to the spooky fun, our hosts will be enjoying a specially crafted “Vampire” cocktail. Tune in to learn how to make this deliciously eerie drink, perfect for setting the mood while you watch the film or listen to the podcast.

Don’t miss out on this fang-tastic episode filled with horror history, engaging discussions, and a touch of vampiric flair. Subscribe now and join us for a celebration of “Count Dracula” that you won’t forget!

Vampire Cocktail

• 2 oz Misunderstood Ginger Spiced Whiskey (or whiskey of your choice)
• 1/2 oz Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
• 1 1/2 oz pomegranate juice
• 1/2 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• A few raspberries and blackberries
• 2 T white sugar
• Couple drops red food coloring

Instructions:

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2. Add the sugar and a couple drops of food coloring to a Ziploc bag. Knead and shake the bag until the color is absorbed and evenly distributed.
   
3. When your sugar is the desired color (just add more food coloring one drop at a time if you want it darker), pour it onto a plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then press the glass edges into the sugar. Set the glass aside.
   
4. Put 3 raspberries and 3 blackberries into your cocktail shaker.
   
5. Add 1/2 ounce of simple syrup and muddle gently to squish up the fruit.
   
6. Add a few ice cubes along with the lime juice, Chambord, pomegranate juice, and whiskey.
   
7. Shake until the shaker is nice and frosty, then double strain into your glass.
   
8. Please drink responsibly.
   

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A Brief Synopsis: Jess Franco’s version of the Bram Stoker classic portrays Count Dracula as an old man who grows younger whenever he dines on the blood of young maidens.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

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• We learn about the Feast of St. George.
  
• We revisit the intelligence of the German Shepherd.
  
• Atilla the Hun is discussed.
  
• Dr. Karen tells us all about blood transfusions.
  
• We revisit the “Be Fast” method to diagnosing a stroke.
  
• Karen tells us about the port city of Varna.
  
• Karen makes a reference to Marlin Perkins and the Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom TV show.
  

Our rating of the film:

This movie was so bad that it took us 4 cocktails to get through it.

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