The variety of Halloween-themed drinks seems endless. Colored in orange and black, with names like Witch's Brew and The Zombie, and tasting like the Halloween favorite candy corn, these drinks offer a fun way to celebrate, with or without the costume.
Shots
Brain Hemorrhage
Ingredients
- 1 oz. Peach Snaps
- 1 tsp Irish Cream
- 1/2 tsp Grenadine
In a shot glass, pour the peach schnapps. Slowly pour Irish cream over the snaps, being careful not to mix the two together. If done correctly, the cream will clump and settle at the bottom, giving it the appearance of an internal organ. Pour the grenadine over the cream to create the look of a blood. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
- 2 parts Kahlua
- 1 part Irish Cream
- 1 part Goldschlager
- Cinnamon
In a shot glass, pour the Kahlua and Irish cream. Add Goldschlager. Once the Goldschlager has been added, set on fire. Sprinkle cinnamon on the flame for dramatic effect. Blowout the flame and serve.
Punch
Ecto Cooler
Ingredients
- 1 package Lemon-Lime Kool-Aid mix
- 20 oz vodka
- 1 Lemon, sliced
- 1 Lime, sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- Water and Ice
Mix all ingredients in a large pitcher. Different punches can be made by using alternative drink mixes, substituting or adding other fruits, adding other liquors or more sugar.
Mixed Drinks
Witch's Brew
Ingredients
- 2 oz Yellow Chartreuse
- 1 1/2 oz Blue Caraco
- 1/2 oz Brandy, spiced
- 1/4 tsp ground Cloves
- 1 dash Nutmeg
In a shaker, add the ingredients. Shake well and pour into a tall, chilled glass.
Vampire's Kiss
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1/2 oz dry Gin
- 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
- 1 Tbsp Tequila
- 2 oz Tomato Juice
- Salt
In a shaker, add ingredients. Shake well and pour, over ice, into an Old Fashioned glass.
Zombie
Ingredients
- 1 oz Light Rum
- 1/2 oz Crème de Almond
- 1 1/2 oz Sweet and Sour
- 1/2 oz Triple Sec
- 1 1/2 oz Orange Juice
- 1/2 oz 151 Proof Rum
Shake all ingredients (except 151 proof rum) with ice and strain into a glass over ice. Float the 151 proof rum on top. Add cherry garnish if desired.
Jack O' Tini
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka - chilled
- 1/4 oz Bols Pumpkin Smash Liqueur
- 1 Candy Corn
Place a single candy corn at the bottom of chilled cocktail martini glass. Combine vodka and liqueur a shaker with ice, shake well and strain into the glass.
Beer
The Headless Man
Made by Tyranena Brewing Co., this malty, orange-amber brew was named for the native peoples of Lake Mills, Wisconsin.
Little Devil
A creation of the AleSmith Brewing Co. in San Diego, the use of candy sugar and fresh hops give this Belgian style ale its appeal.
New Holland's Ichabod
From New Holland Brewery, New Holland's Ichabod, named for Washington Irving's short story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow uses pumpkin, the chosen "head" of the menacing Headless Horseman, along with tradition pumpkin pie spice to create this tasty treat.
Jessica Spengler - Jessica has been a drink writer since 2008, appearing on not only Suite101, but her own blog, Drinkmatron.com and DailyBeerReview.com
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