Celebrating Winona Ryder’s Birthday with “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” & a Vampiric Cocktail!

This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, hosts Karen and Greg sink their teeth into the gothic romance and horror of “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” (1992)—just in time to celebrate the iconic Winona Ryder’s 54th birthday on October 29th!

Join us as we explore the film’s haunting visuals, unforgettable performances, and timeless vampire lore—all while sipping on a blood-red themed cocktail we call the “Vampiric Elixir.” Whether you’re a fan of classic horror, Winona Ryder, or just love spooky season vibes, this episode is a must-listen.

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Vampiric Elixir Cocktail Recipe

• 2 oz dark rum
• 1 oz pomegranate juice
• 1 oz black cherry juice
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• a splash of soda water
• blackberries or a black cherry for garnish
• ice

Instructions

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A Brief Synopsis: Count Dracula, a 15th-century prince, is condemned to live off the blood of the living for eternity. Young lawyer Jonathan Harker is sent to Dracula’s castle to finalize a land deal, but when the Count sees a photo of Harker’s fiancée, Mina, the spitting image of his dead wife, he imprisons him and sets off for London to track her down.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

Our rating of the film:

This movie was pretty good. It only took us 2 cocktails to get through it.

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