5 spooky cocktails to raise a glass to this Halloween

Would you dare to drink these horrifying concoctions?

The clock is officially counting down until Halloween. Whether you are planning to throw a party or simply want to get into the spirit of it all, the team at The Bottle Club have compiled a list of some scaringly good cocktails to create this spooky season. Now the question is… would you dare to drink these frightening concoctions?

Bride of Frankenstein cocktail

Inspired by the 1935 hit sci-fi film, the ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ cocktail embodies main character energy and will certainly make a few spines tingle.  

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Ingredients 

• 25ml Belvedere Pure Vodka

• 75cl champagne

• 2 tbsp seedless blackberry jam

• 2 tsp vanilla simple syrup

• Blackberries for garnish

How to make 

Use your cocktail shaker to combine the blackberry jam and vanilla syrup, stirring gently. Then, top up your shaker with ice before adding your vodka and giving the contents a good old shake. Finish off your scary cocktail by topping it off with prosecco and garnishing with blackberries.

Liquid Ghost Halloween Cocktail

If you don’t believe in ghosts, this drink will make you start believing in them. Made with vodka, cream, vanilla syrup and soda, be prepared for your taste buds to be tickled.  

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Ingredients 

• 60ml vodka

• 30ml Monin Vanilla Syrup

• 30ml creme de cacao

• 60ml soda

How to make 

When it comes to Halloween cocktails, the Liquid Ghost is by far one of the easiest drinks to make. You simply need to mix your vanilla syrup, cream, vodka and soda in a cocktail shaker and then serve in a glass. Voila!

Pumpkin martini

Forget pumpkin spice lattes – it’s all about pumpkin martinis this spooky season! What’s more, this cocktail is just so delicious, you’ll definitely be partial to two – or ten!   

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Ingredients 

• 60ml vanilla vodka – link

• 15ml Bumbu Cream Liqueur

• 15ml pumpkin liqueur

• 1 tsp whipped cream

• Cinnamon stick

How to make 

Pour the vodka and cream liqueur into your cocktail shaker, fill with ice and shake well. After that, add the pumpkin liqueur and shake for a final time. Finally, strain the contents into a glass and top with a teaspoon of whipped cream. For an added touch, garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Zombie Brains cocktail

Want to really impress the guests at your Halloween party? Treat them to a Zombie Brains cocktail. As the name suggests, this drink is quite extra and is made up of a variety of juicy ingredients. Take a look below!

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Ingredients 

• 60ml pomegranate juice

• 32g raspberries

• 60ml orange juice

• 60ml vodka

• 30ml Chambord Liqueur 

• Splash of ginger ale

How to make 

Start by muddling your raspberries in a cocktail shaker until they break down. Then, it’s time to add your pomegranate juice, vodka, Chambord, orange juice and ice. Give the contents a good shake and then strain your prepared drink into glasses filled with ice. Add a splash of ginger ale as a finishing touch and enjoy!

The Witches’ Cocktail

Introducing the most enchanting drink of them all – The Witches’ Cocktail. Straight from the cauldron, this drink is made with the main spooky ingredient of blackberry liqueur – would you dare to drink?

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Ingredients 

• 25ml apple brandy or apple vodka (chilled)

• 50ml Hogg Norton Blackberry Fruit Liqueur

• 1 tsp grenadine

• ½ – 1 tsp of powdered dry ice

How to make 

Firstly, add your powdered dry ice to the bottom of the glass (note this is optional). Then, combine your apple brandy or vodka in your cocktail shaker and add one ice cube before shaking for a few seconds. Once done, strain your spooky cocktail creation into a martini glass.

To create the ‘bleeding’ effect of your drink, pour your grenadine syrup about an inch from the surface of the drink (the grenadine should sink to the bottom). As a final touch, garnish the cocktail with about half a teaspoon of powdered dry ice and serve!

If you’re able to use the recipes or cocktail tips, please credit the source with a link to The Bottle Club: https://www.thebottleclub.com/