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Serve up a little black magic - in the form of a cocktail made with vodka that's as dark as night

GHOST IN THE GRAVEYARD

• 2 ounces black vodka
• 2 ounces crème de cacao or coffee-flavoured liquer
• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
• Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

METHOD
In a glass, combine vodka and crème de cacao and set aside. Place a scoop of ice cream in a highball glass and slowly pour vodka mixture over ice cream. Garnish with nutmeg and serve immediately.

SCREWED-UP SCREWDRIVER

• Quarter of a cup of ice
• Half a cup freshly squeezed tangerine juice
• One and a half ounces of black vodka
• One black liquorice twist

METHOD
Place ice in a tall glass. Pour juice into glass. Pour vodka over the back of a cocktail spoon into glass so it sits on top of juice and creates a layer of black. Slice a quarter of an inch off each end of liquorice and use a sa straw. Serve immediately.

BERRY SCARY MARTINI

• 1 cup of ice
• 1 ounce of black vodka
• 2 ounces cherry juice
• Fresh raspberries and blueberries for garnish

METHOD
Combine ice, vodka and cherry juice in a cocktail shaker, shake vigorously. Pour into a martinin glass. Thread raspberries and blueberries onto a cocktail skewer and place in drink. Serve immediately.