Black Death Fizzes

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   Special equipment: skull and bones ice cube trays

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   For the licorice ice: Place the licorice pieces and 4 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium high heat and bring to a simmer.

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   Cook until the licorice is completely melted, remove from the heat and let cool completely.

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   Fill the skull and bones cube trays with the licorice water and freeze.

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   For the drink: Combine the sugar, ginger and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.

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   Cook until the sugar dissolves completely, 3 to 5 minutes.

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   Remove and discard the ginger and set the simple syrup aside to cool completely.

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   Fill a pitcher with the orange soda water.

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   Add the simple syrup.

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    Pour into glasses filled with licorice ice, garnish with black licorice sticks and add a jigger of gin if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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