Cocktail concoctions for Halloween
Trick or treat
As the Halloween season rolls in, it’s time to embrace the spooky spirit with some ghoulishly good cocktails. Whether you’re throwing a party, settling in with a horror flick or simply sneaking in a sip between trick-or-treaters, these spine-chilling drinks will add a perfect touch of seasonal fun. Try one of these devilishly delightful concoctions inspired by the eerie and enchanting vibe of Halloween.
Zombie Cocktail
Unleash the Tiki magic with this hauntingly tropical blend that started the Tiki craze. Beware — this Zombie Cocktail isn’t for the faint of heart: it features a trio of aged, gold and dark rums that pack a powerful punch.
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces E.S.D. (Extra Special Dark) Rum
1 ounce Ghost Pirates Gold Rum
1/2 ounce Solera Rum
1 ounce passion fruit juice
1 ounce pineapple juice
1 ounce lime juice
1/2 ounce lemon juice
Directions
[1] Add all ingredients into a shaker tin with ice. [2] Shake well and strain into an ice-filled Tiki mug or glass. [3] Garnish with tropical fruit to complete the tropical terror!
Spooky Sangria
Carson Copeland and the ghoulish gang at Rollers Wine & Spirits have conjured up the perfect potion for your Halloween festivities. To brew this devilishly delicious sangria, Copeland suggests a bottle of Cueva de Lobos Rioja, Evodia Garnacha or Isabella Bobal — each bringing a wickedly rich flavor to this spine-chilling seasonal sip.
Ingredients
2 large granny smith apples
Juice of 1 Lemon
2 blood oranges, sliced into thin rounds
1 cup blackberries
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1 750ml bottle of light red wine (Roller’s suggestion: Cueva de lobos Rioja, Evodia Garnacha or Isabella Bobal)
3 cups Italian soda, blood orange or pomegranate flavor
3 ounces crème de cassis
1 1/2 ounces simple syrup
Ice
Directions
[1] Slice apples lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Using a ghost-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 12 ghost-shaped apple pieces. Using a straw or skewer, punch 3 holes into each apple to form eyes and a mouth. Transfer to a medium bowl, add lemon juice, and lightly toss to coat. [2] Fill a large punch bowl with ice. Add apple ghosts, orange slices, blackberries and pomegranate seeds and gently toss to combine. Add wine, soda, créme de cassis and simple syrup and stir until combined. Serve cold.
