Explore these Halloween cocktails that don’t compromise on quality or taste. Free of dyes and pyrotechnics, these dreadfully-deliciously cocktail recipes will get you in the spooky spirit.
The Batched Orange Manhattan is crafted for those who crave a little more orange zest in their life, and perhaps some chocolate too. The pumpkin-colored cocktail is made with Woodford Bourbon, Nonino Amaro, Grand Marnier, and orange bitters and is recommended to pair with bites of dark chocolate. After copious amounts of testing, the group …
Dare to serve A Wicked Thing Cocktail to your bourbon-loving and tequila aficionado friends this Halloween. It may seem like an odd alcohol pairing, but their eyes will light up with delight after the first sip. This is the perfect beverage to get the party started at your spooky yet sophisticated party. If you’re looking …
Made with apple brandy, the Bobbing for Apples Cocktail is a fun way to celebrate the fall leaves turning color and apple season getting into full swing. This cocktail is packed with fall flavors, including rye whiskey, demerara syrup, angostura bitters, and orange bitters. It is garnished with a dehydrated apple slice and a cinnamon …
The Hocus Pocus Cocktail is a light and fragrant drink to sip on while enjoying a spooky Halloween night with friends! Adapted from the Hanky Panky, a sweet 50/50 martini created by Ada Coleman, head bartender at the Savoy Hotel in London. The Hocus Pocus balances out sweet vermouth and orange Curaçao liqueur with a …
Absinthe and anise-flavor lovers will kill for the Death in the Afternoon cocktail, a drink with a unique and refreshing licorice flavor profile. If you cringe at the thought of anise or licorice flavors, you may want to steer clear of this cocktail. This simple yet enticing cocktail is a wonderful palette cleanser after a …
The Reanimated Pirate is a rich and well-balanced cocktail that is a delightful after-dinner pallet cleanser. With coffee-infused rum and a hint of vanilla, this cocktail reminds one of an elevated RumChata, balanced out by the acidity of the coffee. Just a few sips are guaranteed to wake you from your food coma and have …
The Fallen Diablo cocktail is a great addition to your upcoming adult Halloween soirée. Based on Trader Vic’s El Diablo cocktail, this devilish drink is easy to sip on and will balance out all the sweets you are sure to encounter on Halloween night. Looking for more festive cocktails to serve this spooky season? Try …
The Royal Haunt Cocktail is a play on the classic Manhattan with a haunted Halloween twist. Cassis liqueur is used to add a bit of royal, or blood, color. A few dashes of walnut bitters round out the flavor profile for a simple and well-balanced cocktail. If you’re looking for more spooky cocktails to shake …
The Midnight Manhattan cocktail takes the OG and brings an essence of cherry and astringency to those seeking a more complex and layered whiskey-forward variation. Travis Fourmont, famed bartender from the Roast restaurant in Detroit, created this for Woodford Reserve and subsequently won the 2013 Master of the Manhattan. I tried a variation of this …
For those who enjoy a generous splash of bitters to balance out their bourbon, the Skeleton Key cocktail is the key to your heart. Even with the delicious fall flavors of Elderflower liqueur and ginger beer, this refreshing cocktail is perfect for every season. If you’d like more Halloween-themed cocktail ideas, try MK Library’s Fright …