The Viper

For this box, bravery rewards you and eventually, after losing a few fingers and some other pointy bits, you might even manage to open the dangerously clever puzzle box. You probably could use a drink, and possibly a transfusion.  I took some inspiration for this toast from a classic concoction called the Snakebite, which you may know is half lager, half hard cider.  Go ahead and pour yourself one of those while I get some bandages.  

The Viper

There’s also a lesser known Snakebite combination of honey whiskey plus Rose’s lime cordial which is served as a shot in finer establishments.  I turned that into a bona fide cocktail, using bourbon and honey-lime cordial.  I added a splash of blood orange juice for good measure (it was actual blood the first time I made it, thank you Shane).  I call it, the Viper.  It’s dangerously delicious.  Here’s to clever bastards, crafty craftsmen, dangerous delights, and bloody good gifts.  Thank you Shane, I raise my glass to you (with 3 fingers). Cheers!

This pair is bloody good 

The Viper

2 oz bourbon

1/2 oz honey-lime cordial

3/4 oz fresh lime juice

1/4 of blood orange juice

Orange peel viper garnish

Shake ingredients together with ice and strain into a favorite glass.  Twirl the viper around the glass and hang the head over the side.  Blood (orange) drops for extra gruesome effect.