Check out this cocktail inspired by Clive Barker's The Scarlet Gospels, and then make sure you're signed in and comment at the bottom for a chance to win a copy of the conclusion to the Hellraiser series!
We all love a good horror story—but I prefer to drown my demons rather than try to exorcise them.
So, let's keep the drinks flowing with this week's Pick Your Poison—where we create a cocktail inspired by a recently published mystery, thriller, or crime novel!
I present to you, “The Scarlet Cosmos”—inspired by the legendary Clive Barker's newest novel, The Scarlet Gospels (now available in paperback!)
The Scarlet Gospels by Clive Barker concludes the Hellraiser horror series in the collision of paranormal detective Harry D'Amour with the Pinhead, the priest of hell (Available in paperback on May 17, 2016).
The Scarlet Gospelstakes readers back many years to the early days of two of Barker's most iconic characters in a battle of good and evil as old as time: The long-beleaguered detective Harry D'Amour, investigator of all supernatural, magical, and malevolent crimes faces off against his formidable, and intensely evil rival, Pinhead, the priest of hell. Barker devotees have been waiting for The Scarlet Gospels with bated breath for years, and it's everything they've begged for and more. Bloody, terrifying, and brilliantly complex, fans and newcomers alike will not be disappointed by the epic, visionary tale that is The Scarlet Gospels. Barker's horror will make your worst nightmares seem like bedtime stories. The Gospels are coming. Are you ready?
Read an excerpt of The Scarlet Gospels here!
PICK YOUR POISON
“The Scarlet Cosmos”
– 2 oz. Vodka (I prefer Titos, but any vodka will do)
– 1/2 oz. Cointreau (or triple sec)
– 3/4 oz. cranberry juice
– 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
– splash of orange juice
How to make the cocktail:
- Pour ingredients (except for zest for garnish) into a mixing tin.
- Add ice and shake well.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Cut two thin strips of orange zest and spritz the oils over the drink.
- Arrange zest strips in the shape of a cross on top of the drink.
Protect yourself from Pinhead with a couple “Scarlet Cosmos,” or try and summon a drinking buddy with several—just make sure to get yourself a copy of The Scarlet Gospels by Clive Barker!
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Clive Barker is a legendary author, filmmaker, and visual artist. His acumen as a horror writer has been praised as some of the most influential to pop culture in recent times. Stephen King hailed Barker as “the future of horror.” His Books of Blood series and his novella The Hellbound Heart which inspired the Hellraiser movies have amassed a global cult following and cemented their place in pop culture history. The Scarlet Gospels marks Barker's highly-anticipated return to horror fiction.
Tasty!
I would love to read the book.
Would love to win
It’s been a long time since I’ve read any Clive Barker. Looks good.
The cocktail sounds quite tasty
Tjis would be fascinating. Thanks.
Yummy sweepstakes!
Enticing sweetpstakes.
Sounds tasty. But, scotch on the rocks suits me just fine!
I an dying for a good scare!
Nice for summertime-both book and cocktail.
Verrrry interesting but scary. Can’t wait to read.
I’m not sure I own a Clive Barker book….I really think I need to change that ASAP!!
I am a HUGE clive barker fan. This is the only one of his books that I haven’t read yet.
Great potable!
I’ll drink to that
I haven’t ever read Clive Barker- although my mom read his books all the time – she’s been gone about 17 years now, but I guess I have to start sometime? Would love to win!!
I would like to be a The Scarlet Gospelstakes reader and drinker!
cool
I like the cover.
Scarlet cosmos
LOVE HIS BOOKS
looks like another goo done
I adore the Hellraiser movies and Mr. Barker wrote one of my favorite books – The Thief of Always. Thanks for the chance!
It’s the gospel truth that I’d love to win this one.
Please enter me in this sweepstakes.
Thanks!
The drink sounds wonderful, would go perfect with the book I’ve been absolutely DYING to read! 😉
Hic-up!
love Clive Barker…Would love to win…
I would love to win and read this book. Thank you for the chance to win.
Would love to win!
Not sure I could handle the cocktail, but always enjoyed the Hellraiser series, films and books.
I have never won a book in all the years on the internet. I try daily but the force is not with me. I would be thrilled to be thrilled by this book!
I’m not a drinker, but if this book is as scary as it sounds I may have to start.
Count me in, please!
Would love to read the book while sipping a Scarlet Cosmo!
This sounds delicious!
Count me in.
Looks like a good read. My kind of book.
Bottoms up!
Send me the book and the cocktail! Yes!
that beverage sounds like my kind of drink!
Clive Barker – love his work!
Mystery, thriller and crime novel . . . oh my.
Sounds interesting.
I’ve read all the other books in the series and I am looking forward to this one
Ahh! Clive Barker! Wouldn’t miss it!
Great recipe and giveaway. Thanks.
I am SO ready to read this!
I cannot wait to try that drink, and I love Clive Barker’s work.
I’m making the drink tonight and toasting Clive Barker.i love his books! I hope I win this contest! ??
Who doesn’t like a good crossover?
I would love to win the book. Drink looks very good.
OMG!! My two favorite things. Clive Cussler AND scarlet drinks!!! This can’t be real! I am so excited!!
This sounds like the kind of book that I’d like to read.
Just as my babysitting grandchildren mask comes off, then and only then….
thanks I’d love to win
Hope I get lucky
I’d like to have a taste of this one!
Eagerly looking forward to reading this… Thank you for the excerpt and the entry opportunity. Cheers!
[b]Ooooooo, nothin’ like a Clive Barker novel and Vodka to get the juices flowin’. I’ve been reading CB for years and would love to win this book. Shounds shoooo good…needs another cocktailzzz…..zzzzz[/b]
DO YOU THINK WE CAN ELIMINATE PINHEAD AS A SUSPECT?
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