Step 1: Prepare the Metallic Garnish
First, mix a very small amount of edible silver luster dust with a few drops of vodka in a small dish to create a paintable paste. Using a small brush, carefully paint the inside rim of a chilled coupe or martini glass. Set it aside to dry. This creates the “silver kiss” on the glass.

Step 2: Create the Blood-Orange Silk Foam
In a cocktail shaker without ice, combine the blood orange juice, simple syrup, egg white (or aquafaba), and the vampire bitters. Seal the shaker and perform a “dry shake.” Shake with immense vigor for at least 30-45 seconds. This is crucial to fully emulsify the egg white and create a stable, dense, and silky foam.

Step 3: Build the Blood Base
Add the vodka, blackberry liqueur, pomegranate juice, and fresh lime juice to the shaker with the foam. Now, fill the shaker with ice. Seal it again and perform a “wet shake” for another 15-20 seconds. This chills the cocktail without diluting the foam you just created.

Step 4: Strain and Layer
Double-strain the cocktail (using both the shaker’s strainer and a fine-mesh sieve) into your prepared, painted glass. This ensures a perfectly smooth liquid free of ice shards. The foam will naturally rise to the top, creating a beautiful layer.

Step 5: The Final “Ancient Blood” Float
Hold a spoon upside down, just touching the surface of the foam. Slowly and carefully pour the ½ oz of dry red wine over the back of the spoon so it floats on top of the blood-orange foam. It will create a dark, menacing layer that slowly bled downwards.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve
For a final aromatic and visual touch, gently slap a sprig of thyme or rosemary against your hand to release its oils and rest it on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately, instructing your guest to sip through the layers for the full experience.