Deathtrap (Murder and Mayhem #1)

by Alexandra St. Pierre

Voodoo’s ‘This isn’t foreshadowing’ Poisoned Pear Sour Ingredients: 2 oz pear vodka 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 oz pear syrup (recipe below) 1/2 oz simple syrup 1 egg white Ice cubes Angostura bitters (for garnish) Fresh pear slices (for garnish) Edible black glitter (optional, for a spooky touch) Pear Syrup: 1 cup pear juice (store-bought or freshly juiced) 1/2 cup sugar Instructions: 1. Prepare the Pear Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine pear juice and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator. 2. Mix the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine pear vodka, lemon juice, pear syrup, simple syrup, and egg white. Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for about 15 seconds to create a frothy texture. 3. Shake with Ice: Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again until well chilled. 4. Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. 5. Garnish: Add a few drops of Angostura bitters on top of the foam. Garnish with a fresh pear slice. For a spooky touch, sprinkle a pinch of edible black glitter on top. Serving Suggestion: Shake one of these up moments before a sexy but assholeish bartender shows up to ruin your entire life. Mike’s Birthday Brownie Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cocoa powder 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup chocolate chips (optional) Sprinkles or othe...

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