Sink Your Teeth Into This Week’s Scary Spirits Podcast: “Interview With the Vampire” & Lestat’s Kiss Cocktail!

In this chilling episode of the Scary Spirits Podcast, Karen and Greg celebrate Tom Cruise’s 63rd birthday (July 3rd) with a deep dive into the gothic classic “Interview With the Vampire” (1994). From bloodlust to brooding immortality, join our hosts as they explore the film’s haunting themes, unforgettable performances, and behind-the-scenes trivia.

To set the mood, they’re sipping on a seductive themed drink — the “Lestat’s Kiss” cocktail — perfect for fans of vampire lore and craft cocktails alike.

Whether you’re a die-hard Anne Rice fan, a Tom Cruise enthusiast, or just love a good horror flick with a side of spirits, this episode is a must-listen!

Lestat’s Kiss Cocktail Recipe

• 4 oz sugar for rim
• 2 oz beet juice for rim
• 2 oz karo syrup, light for rim
• 2 oz pomegranate juice
• 1 1/2 oz bourbon
• 1/2 oz Chambord
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp maple syrup, or to taste

Instructions for the Vampire-Blood Rim

Combine ingredients in a pan and cook over medium high heat. Stir and let it come to a slow boil. Turn off heat. While the mixture is still hot, dunk the top of the cocktail glass into the mixture to create the bloody rim. Flip the glass right side up until it is done dripping. Let cool for one hour to harden.

Instructions for the Cocktail

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake. Strain into the prepared cocktail glass.

Source: curiado.com

A Brief Synopsis: Born as an 18th-century lord, Louis is now a bicentennial vampire, telling his story to an eager biographer. Suicidal after the death of his family, he meets Lestat, a vampire who persuades him to choose immortality over death and become his companion. Eventually, gentle Louis resolves to leave his violent maker, but Lestat guilts him into staying by turning a young girl — whose addition to the “family” breeds even more conflict.

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

• Do you know the difference between Creoles and Cajuns?
• Reference is made to the 1988 film “Tequila Sunrise”.
• Karen tells us about Lafayette Cemetery No. 1.
• We learn about the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
• Karen tells us all about the Anne Rice Vampire Chronicles.

Our rating of the film:

This movie was pretty good. It only took us 2 cocktails to get through it.

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