Black Widow

Ruling House: Eigth

Ruling Planet: Pluto

Symbol: The Scorpion

Dates: October 23 - November 22

Element: Water


ABOUT

Intense, psychic, and extremely calculating, Scorpios are not everyone’s cup of tea. And they're perfectly content with that. They’re difficult to get to know. They love being in control and will get to the truth no matter what. For Scorpios, life is a game of chess, not checkers and they’re already a few steps ahead of you. Just the way they like it.

Despite all of the negative things you’ve heard about them, Scorpios are extremely compassionate, loyal, and very much self-aware. They’re just misunderstood. Empaths at heart, they are experts at understanding the emotions of others. If they deem you a true friend, they’ll reach out a helping hand before you even know you need it.

Ruled by Pluto, AKA the god of the underworld, the dwarf planet represents renewal, transformation, creative destruction and rebirth. Pluto controls everything that lies beneath the surface. This is why Scorpios are so talented at sifting through the real and the fake. No matter what you do, make sure to stay on their good side. Once you betray a Scorpio, you’re guaranteed to get stung. And there’s no coming back from that.

This cocktail is as bold as the notorious spider it’s named after. The size of a paper clip, Black Widows have venom that’s 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake. But no need to worry: just like a Scorpio, Black Widows don’t get aggressive unless they feel threatened.

The base spirit for this cocktail is tequila. Distilled from the blue agave plant, tequila can only be made in designated areas of Mexico. Be wary, not all tequilas are made equal. In fact, in order to be called tequila, a spirit must be made with at least 51% blue agave (among a few other requirements). Otherwise it's known as a mixto.

This cocktail gets its beautiful red hue from Campari — the quintessential Italian aperitif. Made with orange peel, cherry, and a blend of herbs and spices, this bittersweet orange liqueur may appear unapproachable at first. However, when mixed with the right ingredients, it’s the perfect way to expand your palate.

Want to add a smoky and earthy flavor to this drink? Try swapping out tequila with a mezcal.

This drink is served in a double old fashioned glass with a large ice sphere (or cube). Crystalized ginger candy is an optional garnish.

Notable Scorpios: Whoopi Goldberg, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Drake, Ciara, Julia Roberts, Gabrielle Union, Katy Perry, Willow Smith, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kris Jenner, Lorde, SZA, Anne Hathaway, Lisa Bonet, and Futurre.


Recipe Type: Cocktails

Glassware: Double Old Fashioned

Servings: 1

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 oz. Tequila

  • 1 oz. Campari

  • 1.5 oz. pomegranate juice

  • 1/2 oz. ginger agave syrup

    • 1 part agave nectar

    • 1/4 part ginger, peeled and diced

    • 1/4 part water

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Prepare ginger agave syrup by adding 1 part agave nectar, 1/4 part water and 1/4 part diced and peeled ginger to a small saucepan

  2. Let simmer on low heat for 5 minutes

  3. Remove from heat and let cool completely

  4. Once cooled, strain the ginger from the syrup and store syrup in a clean glass container for later use

  5. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass

  6. Fill with ice and stir for 30 revolutions

  7. Strain into a double old fashioned glass with a large ice sphere or cube

  8. Garnish with crystalized ginger candy

  9. Enjoy