SPOOKY SPIRITS! TRY THESE 3 HALLOWEEN COCKTAILS
October has finally arrived, and there’s nothing better than kicking back with a haunted concoction. Serve at your next adult costume party or enjoy while watching your favorite scary movie. Cheers to these spooky spirits!
POISON APPLE MARTINI
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons spiced apple cider
2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
2 oz vodka or apple vodka
1-2 teaspoons maple syrup
OPTIONAL CARAMEL SUGAR RIM: 2 tablespoons cane sugar + 1 tablespoon caramel
INSTRUCTIONS
To make the caramel sugar rim: combine the caramel and sugar on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in sugar.
Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add the cider, pomegranate juice, and vodka. Shake until combined.
Strain into your prepared glass. ENJOY!
NIGHTMARE ON BOURBON STREET
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz bourbon
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup apple cider
1 - 2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
5 oz sparkling hard Honeycrisp apple cider
Maraschino cherries for garnish
OPTIONAL CINNAMON SUGAR RIM: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar + 1 tablespoon cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
To make the caramel sugar rim: combine the caramel and sugar on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in sugar.
Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add the bourbon, lemon juice, cider, maple syrup, ground ginger, and cinnamon. Shake until combined.
Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with cherries. ENJOY!
EVIL EYE ESPRESSO MARTINI
INGREDIENTS
2 oz vodka
1/2 oz coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
1 oz freshly brewed espresso or cold brew concentrate
1/2 oz simple syrup
3 coffee beans for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup. Shake until combined.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with coffee beans. ENJOY!