While it may be harder to scare us after an already horrific year, we still want to keep some of the Halloween spirit. For kids, this means lots of candy. For adults, this means lots of Halloween cocktails. We’ve rounded up some of the most creative and delicious Halloween-themed drinks for you to try out. All liquor can be found on CaskCartel.com, the number one online marketplace for premium spirits and liquors. Cheers!
Pomegranate-Rum Punch
This sparkling spiced drink is the perfect combo of elegance and fun.
INGREDIENTS
4 hibiscus tea bags
1 small cinnamon stick, smashed
1 c. pomegranate juice
1 c. spiced rum
1/2 c. fresh navel or blood orange juice, plus slices for serving
1 (750-milliliter) bottle prosecco or other sparkling wine, chilled
Pomegranate seeds, for serving
DIRECTIONS
Place tea bags and cinnamon stick in a large measuring cup. Top with 1 cup boiling water; let steep 5 minutes. Strain and cool to room temperature. Combine tea, pomegranate juice, rum, and orange juice in a pitcher. Slowly stir in prosecco. Serve over ice with orange slices and pomegranate seeds. Serves eight.
Recipe from Country Living
Color-Changing Margaritas
No, it's not magic that gets this mixed drink to change colors — believe it or not, the secret ingredient is sliced purple cabbage.
INGREDIENTS
2 c. sliced purple cabbage
4 c. boiling water
8 oz. tequila
4 oz. triple sec
3 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
1 c. lemonade
4 lime wedges, for garnish
1/4 c. kosher salt or coarse sea salt, for rim
DIRECTIONS
Place cabbage in a large heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water over cabbage and let sit until water turns deep blue, 5 minutes. Strain out cabbage and let water cool. When water is no longer hot, transfer to ice trays. Freeze until solid, 4 hours. In a medium pitcher or measuring cup, combine tequila with triple sec, lime juice, and lemonade. Wet rims of glasses with a lime wedge and dip in salt. Place purple ice cubes in glasses and divide margarita between them. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve. Serves four.
Recipe from Delish
Swamp Thing Halloween Cocktail
Blend up this eerie twist on a classic Bloody Mary to serve for an on-theme Halloween brunch.
INGREDIENTS
4 medium tomatillos (about 3.5 ounces)
2 Persian cucumbers, peeled and chopped (about 3.5 ounces)
2 stalks celery
1/2 c. cilantro
1 small jalapeño, seeded
1/4 c. lime juice
2 tbsp. horseradish, squeezed of excess moisture
1 tbsp. pepperoncini brine
1/2 tsp. green Tabasco
Kosher salt and pepper
4 oz. vodka
Pepperoncini and red chili flakes, for serving
DIRECTIONS
In blender, puree tomatillos, cucumber, celery, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice until very smooth, about 1 minute. Strain through medium-mesh sieve into pitcher, pressing on solids to extract as much juice as possible. Whisk in horseradish, pepperoncini brine, hot sauce, 1/4 tsp pepper, and pinch salt. Stir in vodka and serve over ice with pepperoncini and red chili flakes if desired. Serves two.
Recipe From Swamp Thing
Black Charcoal Lemonade Halloween Cocktail
A sprinkle of activated charcoal dresses up this classic favorite for Halloween.
INGREDIENTS
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. water
1 tbsp. activated black charcoal
1 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
4 c. cold water
12 oz. vodka
DIRECTIONS
In small saucepan, combine sugar and 3/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer (do not stir) until sugar dissolves, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in charcoal, and let cool completely. In large pitcher, combine lemon juice, cooled sugar syrup, and 4 cups cold water. Stir in vodka. Serve over ice. Serves six.
Recipe From Good Housekeeping
Halloween calls for plenty of boos (see what we did there), so we hope you enjoy these cocktails! And be prepared by shopping for your liquor on CaskCartel.com, the no. 1 source for all things liquor, premium spirits, and alcoholic drinkables.
