Midnight Alibi

**Description:** The Midnight Alibi is a mysterious and alluring cocktail designed to captivate and intrigue your guests at a murder mystery dinner. It combines rich, dark flavors with a hint of spice, reminiscent of secret plots and hidden motives that simmer beneath the surface of glamorous soirees. This cocktail is not only a conversation starter but also a perfect companion as your guests unravel the evening’s suspenseful narrative. **Ingredients:** - 1.5 oz black spiced rum - 0.5 oz Amaro Averna - 1 oz freshly pressed blackberry juice - 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice - 0.25 oz cinnamon syrup - Dash of cardamom bitters - 1 egg white (optional for a frothy texture) - Black sugar rim - Fresh blackberry and a sprig of rosemary for garnish **Instructions:** 1. Prepare a chilled coupe glass by rimming the edge with black sugar. 2. In a cocktail shaker, combine black spiced rum, Amaro Averna, freshly pressed blackberry juice, fresh lemon juice, cinnamon syrup, cardamom bitters, and egg white (if using). 3. Dry shake the ingredients without ice to emulsify the egg white, creating a frothy texture. 4. Add ice to the shaker, and shake vigorously again until well-chilled. 5. Double strain the mixture into the prepared coupe glass. 6. Garnish with a fresh blackberry skewered on a sprig of rosemary laid across the rim. 7. Serve immediately and let the intrigue unfold with each sip. **Glassware:** Coupe glass This cocktail not only enhances the theme of your murder mystery dinner with its shadowy appearance and complex taste, but also encourages guests to delve deeper into their inner sleuths as they sip on this enigmatic concoction.