Creepy Cocktails!

Creepy Cocktails!

It’s officially spooky season…and what better way to celebrate than to get boo-zy! We’ve lined up the tastiest creepy cocktails, guaranteed to get you and your guests partying way past witching hour this Halloween! Take a look through all of our chilling concoctions, set to lift your spirits this Howl-oween…

 

Eye-spy Punch

Leave your guests mesmer-eyes-ed, with this ghoulishly gruesome punch, promised to liven up the party. And with the option of a cocktail or a mocktail, this is truly one for the whole family to enjoy!

What You’ll Need:

Fresh or canned, drained lychees

Blueberries

Red wine

Cranberry juice

Water or sparkling water

Ice

Red gel food colouring, optional

Small artist’s brush

 

Method:

Step 1: To make the ‘eyeballs’, place two blueberries inside each lychee, so that they remain visible, yet secure. Prepare as many as you’ll need for your cocktails. As long as these are stored in an airtight container, they can be kept in the refrigerator overnight.  

Step 2: Prepare your creepy cocktail glasses before filling each one with 150ml of wine. If it’s a mocktail you’re making, swap out the wine for 250ml of cranberry juice. Pour over ice and top up the glasses with sparkling water. Place your pre-prepared eyeballs into your drink. For an extra-creepy touch, mix your red gel colouring in a bowl with water to create a thick consistency. Grab your brush and carefully paint blood trails over the lychees and serve!

Source: https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/recipes/bloody-eyeball-cocktails-mocktails/#wprm-recipe-container-11903

 

Poison Apple Martini

Now this one’s spooktacular! Leave your guests shaken not stirred, with this tangy twist on a classic martini. Just one taste and all your dreams will come true…

What You’ll Need:

1.5 ounces Vodka

3/4-ounce Sour Apple Schnapp Liqueur

3/4-ounce Sour Apple Mixer

Ice for shaking

 

Method:

Step 1: Mix the vodka, liqueur, and mixer in a cocktail shaker, filling up with ice.

Step 2: Shake the mixture for around 30 seconds before straining.

Step 3: You’re ready to serve!

Source: https://theseasidebaker.com/poison-apple-halloween-cocktail/

 

You Better Rum!

Take a dark turn with this sin-credibly spooky rum cocktail. Although it may look frightful, this fruity drink will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. A killer serving for your spooky celebrations!

What You’ll Need:

Blackberry Simple Syrup

1 1/4 cup water

3/4 cups sugar

2 tablespoons lime juice

3 lime wedges

1 cup fresh blackberries

2-3 drops black food colouring

 

Cocktails

Blackberry Simple Syrup

Bacardi Superior Rum

Lime wedges

Ice cubes

Lemon-Lime Soda

Blackberries

 

Method:

To make the syrup:

Step 1: Heat the sugar in a saucepan, adding the blackberries, lime wedges, lime juice, and water on a medium-high heat.

Step 2: Leave to simmer for around 10 minutes.

Step 3: After removing from the heat, squash the blackberries into the mixture, adding the black food colouring for a deeper black colour.

Step 4: Leave to cool for 10 minutes, before straining.

Step 5: Refrigerate in an airtight container overnight.

 

To make the cocktail:

Step 1: Add 3 ounces of simple syrup, 1 1/2 ounces of rum and a splash of fresh lime into to a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake thoroughly.

Step 2: Strain into your cocktail glass, over fresh ice.

Step 3: Top with soda before decorating your glass with a fresh blackberry and a lime wedge.

Step 4: Serve away!

Source: https://theseasidebaker.com/blackberry-rum-cocktail-raven/

 

Fangtastic Martini

Opt for a simple touch of terror, with the Fangtastic Martini, a blood-red concoction, with champagne, promised to tingle the tastebuds. Savour the flavour and leave your guests wanting more…

What You’ll Need:

3/4-ounce raspberry liqueur, divided, plus more for rim

Red sugar, for rim

1 1/2 ounces vodka

1 1/2 ounces sparkling wine

 

Method:

Step 1: Coat the rim of a cocktail glass with red sugar or sherbet. You can do this by dipping the rim of your cocktail glass in a shallow dish of raspberry liqueur, so the edge of the glass is slightly coated, then roll it in red sugar or sherbet until it sticks.

Step 2: Add your vodka and half of your raspberry liqueur into your cocktail glass.

Step 3: Top with Fizz!

Step 4: For a little bubble topper, pour the remaining liqueur over a spoon, so it floats on top of your drink and enjoy!

Source: https://www.thespruceeats.com/vampire-kiss-martini-recipe-761200

 

Goblet of Cry-er!

This mystical mocktail is one for everyone to enjoy. The hypnotic blue colour is said to captivate its victims with just one sip! But if you don’t believe us, try it for yourself…

What You’ll Need:

3/4-ounce raspberry liqueur, divided, plus more for rim

Red sugar, for rim

1 1/2 ounces vodka

1 1/2 ounces sparkling wine

 

Method:

Step 1: Coat the rim of a cocktail glass with red sugar or sherbet. You can do this by dipping the rim of your cocktail glass in a shallow dish of raspberry liqueur, so the edge of the glass is slightly coated, then roll it in red sugar or sherbet until it sticks.

Step 2: Add your vodka and half of your raspberry liqueur into your cocktail glass.

Step 3: Top with Fizz!

Step 4: For a little bubble topper, pour the remaining liqueur over a spoon, so it floats on top of your drink and enjoy!

Source: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/g22667385/non-alcoholic-halloween-drinks/

 

Why not give one of these creepy cocktails a try at your next ghoulish get-together?

Whichever way you choose to celebrate, Joe Browns witch you a happy Halloween!