beverage: the Candy Corn

Due to popular demand, here's another mixed drink, perfect for those autumnal feelings! As a word of fair notice, there is no actual corn in this beverage.

• Chill a couple o' martini glasses
  
• Fill a shaker most of the way up with ice
  
• add
  
  
  
  • 2 measures of bourbon
    
  • 1 measure of triple sec
    
  • 1/2 measure of peppermint schnaps
    
  • fresh local apple cider to within an inch o' the top
    
  
  
• shake well to combine while doing a light "cha-cha-cha" dance to remind one's self of summer days gone by
  
• pour the mixture into said glasses
  
• add a splash of grenadine to each, making sure not to stir
  
• sip while contemplating how to carve an erotic design onto a pumpkin of your choice