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RECIPE: The “Black Widow-tini” From Peg Leg Porker

Celebrate spooky season with Peg Leg Porker’s Black Widow-tini, a bold espresso martini made with Peg Leg Porker Vodka. It's wickedly smooth. Image: Peg Leg Porker

· By Jenna von Oy Bratcher
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Halloween season calls for something a little spooky and seductive … and preferably something that comes in a glass. Sure, there are plenty of ways to get into the spirit, from pumpkin carving and costume parties to horror flick marathons. But if you really want to summon the Halloween vibes this year, do it with a cocktail that’s as dark and delicious as the night itself. Enter the Black Widow-tini, Peg Leg Porker Spirits’ latest bewitching creation. This eerie little elixir combines Peg Leg Porker Vodka, freshly brewed espresso, a touch of simple syrup, and a pinch of black cocoa powder, resulting in a jet-black martini that’s equal parts moody and delicious. “We wanted to craft a cocktail that truly captured the spooky spirit of the season while highlighting the smooth character of our new Peg Leg Porker Vodka,” says Carey Bringle, Peg Leg Porker’s owner and pitmaster. “The espresso martini, with its bold flavor and rich color, was the perfect canvas to create something both frightfully delicious and easy for everyone to enjoy.”
A glass labeled "Peg Leg Porker Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey" filled with a foamy dark cocktail and topped with a plastic black spider, perfect for a Halloween drink like the Black Widow-Tini.Pin
Known for his award-winning barbecue and larger-than-life personality, Carey Bringle has a knack for blending Southern tradition with a little mischief. And his latest creation proves he’s just as skilled behind the bar as he is at the smoker. Image: Peg Leg Porker
Equal parts espresso martini and dark magic, the Black Widow-tini is a reminder that Halloween cocktails don’t have to be kitschy to be fun. With its inky hue, smooth flavor, and just the right caffeine kick, it’s proof that sometimes the best kind of trick is the treat. So grab your shaker, put on your witchiest playlist or podcast, and raise a glass to spooky season.
A glass labeled "Peg Leg Porker Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey" filled with a foamy dark cocktail and topped with a plastic black spider, perfect for a Halloween drink like the Black Widow-Tini.Pin

Black Widow-tini

Carey Bringle of Peg Leg Porker
Peg Leg Porker Vodka meets chilled espresso, a splash of simple syrup, and a dusting of black cocoa powder for a wickedly dark twist on the classic martini.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Course Alcohol
Cuisine American/Southern
Servings 1
Calories 944 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Peg Leg Porker Vodka
  • 1 oz freshly brewed espresso chilled
  • ½ oz simple syrup adjust to taste
  • ice
  • 1 pinch black cocoa powder for color and taste
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

Simple Syrup

  • In a small saucepan over high heat, combine water and sugar.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
  • Remove from heat and let sit 20 minutes to cool the syrup. (Simple syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to six months.)

Black Widow-tini Cocktail

  • Add vodka, espresso, and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice, and shake until well-chilled.
  • Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 
  • Garnish with black cocoa powder. 
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Jenna von Oy Bratcher

Jenna von Oy Bratcher

Jenna von Oy Bratcher is StyleBlueprint's Editorial Operations Manager and Lead Content Editor. The East Coast native moved to Nashville almost two decades ago, by way of Los Angeles. She is a lover of dogs, strong coffee, traveling, and exploring the local restaurant scene bite by bite.

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2 thoughts on “RECIPE: The “Black Widow-tini” From Peg Leg Porker”

  1. Jenna Bratcher Jenna Bratcher says:
    October 22, 2025 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    Spooky and scrumptious

  2. Brianna Goebel Brianna Goebel says:
    October 22, 2025 at 2:53 pm

    5 stars
    Such a fun Halloween cocktail!

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