Last Updated: July 9, 2025 by Mariah. Published: October 25, 2021.
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 up your Halloween get-together, try the Hocus Pocus and Corpse Reviver No. 2 with London Dry Gin.
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Ingredient Breakdown
Cassis Liquor – Cassis liqueur, or Créme de Cassis, a bittersweet liqueur with a dark berry flavor made of black currants. The award-winning Montbisou Cassis Blackcurrant Liqueur made in Saintonge, France uses the very best black currants.
Black Walnut Bitters – Rich and nutty bitters with hints of allspice that add subtle smoothness and depth to your cocktails.
Royal Haunt Cocktail
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place maraschino cherry at the bottom of your serving glass.
- Add Bourbon and Cassis to a shaker.
- Add 4-6 cubes of ice to the shaker and shake vigorously.
- Strain into a coupe glass and add a small dry ice cube for garnish and effect. Serve.
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