Regret

The perfect cocktail for lingering memories.

The Base: Repentance

2.5 oz Dark Navy-Strength Gin or a highly complex, aged Dark Rum. It must burn slightly, a lingering memory of a bad decision.

The Shadow: Despair

0.75 oz Black Sambuca or a high-quality Black Currant Liqueur (like Crème de Cassis). For that deep, inky color.

The Bitterness: Truth

0.5 oz Aperol or Campari. A bitter, complex layer of hidden pain that you cannot shake.

The Finish: Oblivion

3 Dashes Black Walnut Bitters. Non-negotiable for the haunting, earthy aftertaste.

The Garnish: Consequence

1 A long, thick Black Licorice Stick or a single, dried Black Rosebud skewered with a dark cocktail pick.