Halloween is a time for candy, trick-or-treating and spooktacular sites. Sometimes Halloween gives us a chance to make some scary cocktails. There are times and places for some 21+ fun, and All Hallows Eve is definitely one of them. We scoured the Internet for the best cocktail recipes that embody the season, and came back with five of them. Here are the ones that we tried, and what we thought!
Smoking Blackberry Margarita
Recipe courtesy of Wicked Spatula
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces 100% agave silver tequila
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 8 blackberries
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- Dry Ice (Optional)
Instructions:
1. Muddle blackberries in a cocktail shaker until completely broken down (Or if you’re as lazy as I am, mash the blackberries with a spoon and pour them into a glass.)
2. Pour tequila, lemon juice and maple syrup into the glass and mix with the blackberries.
3. Add in a few cubes of dry ice to get the smoking effect (NOTE: Do not touch dry ice, and do not enjoy your drink until the dry ice has melted!)
Review: Delicious! The muddled blackberries add a lot, especially if you like fruit margaritas. The dry ice is a super cool effect, but you really do have to be careful with it! Rating: 8/10
Vampire Kiss Martini
Recipe courtesy of Cooking with Sugar
Ingredients:
- 3 oz. Chilled Pinnacle “Whipped” Vodka
- Strawberry Sundae syrup
Instructions:
1. Rim the edge of the martini glass with the strawberry syrup, letting it drip into the glass.
2. Pour vodka into a shaker with ice, shake well, and strain into glass.
3. Optional: Add plastic vampire teeth for garnish!
Review: Looks as good as it tastes! Be sure you’re prepared for a very strong drink, though! Rating: 6.5/10
Witches’ Brew
Recipe courtesy of Lil’ Luna
Ingredients:
- 1 quart lime sherbet, softened just a bit
- 1 – 12 oz can. frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
- 1/2 liter Sprite or 7UP
- 1/2 liter Lime Smirnoff Vodka
Instructions:
1. Take all the ingredients and mix ’em all together!
NOTE: For a non-alcoholic option, use 1 liter of Spite/7UP instead of the vodka
Review: Perfect for people like me, who like their drinks extra sweet! Rating: 10/10
Ghosts in the Graveyard
Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces black vodka
- 2 ounces coffee-flavored liqueur
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
Instructions:
1. Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a large glass.
2. In a separate glass, combine the vodka and coffee liqueur. Slowly pour over ice cream.
Review: Another great cocktail for those with a sweet tooth! It’s like drinking coffee ice cream. Rating: 9/10
Hocus Pocus Halloween Cocktail
Recipe courtesy of The Foodie Affair
Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup Paradise Blend Juice by Dole
- ⅓ cup Coconut Rum
- Club soda
- Black sanding sugar (optional)
- Honey (optional)
Instructions:
- Apply a thin coating of honey to the rim of your glass. Roll glass onto a plate of black sanding sugar.
- Mix juice and coconut rum together. Divide and pour into two prepared glasses. Add a couple of cubes of ice and top with club soda.
Review: Fruity and delicious! The orange and black are super festive too. Rating: 8/10