Category Archives: Halloween Cocktails

Spiced Guava Punch

Posted on December 15, 2012 | Comments Off

Holiday parties, open house events and spur of the moment informal gatherings call for quantity and quality cocktails for guests. Be prepared for the unexpected impromptu gathering by keeping a make ahead party punch chilled and ready to pour.

Spiced Guava Punch – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-750ml bottle Guava Rum

6 ounces Spiced Rum

12 ounces Lemon Juice

8 ounces Velvet Falernum

8 ounces Brown Sugar Syrup

3 ounces Orgeat (Almond Syrup)

15 ounces Water

Brut Champagne

Orange Twist Garnish

Place all ingredients except champagne in large container. Stir. Refrigerate several hours until ready to serve. Serve from punch bowl or pitcher in rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with champagne. Garnish with orange twist. Spiced Guava Punch can be topped with Club Soda rather than champagne. – This recipe will fit into 3 empty standard size 750ml bottles which takes up less space than most pitchers. Save empty liquor bottles. Strip off labeling. Use the bottle for an easy pour and serve option for your next gathering.

I used Cruzan Rum since it was already in my liquor cabinet. Use whichever brand you usually purchase or have on hand.

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Tagged Almond Syrup, Brown Sugar Syrup, Champagne, Club Soda, Fresh Lemon, Guava Rum, Holiday, Orgeat, Punch, Spiced Guava Punch, Spiced Rum, Velvet Falernum

Bountiful Harvest

Posted on December 14, 2012 | Comments Off

Planning drinks for your holiday party shouldn’t leave you frazzled. Though the holidays are a happy, joyous time, they often bring stress for those trying to reach festive perfection. Bountiful Harvest brings versatility to the holiday season with single serve or holiday punch options. Mix. Chill. Relax.

Bountiful Harvest – created by Cheri Loughlin

6-3/4 ounce Ginger Vodka

4-1/2 ounce Caramel Apple Liqueur

13-1/2 ounce Cranberry Juice

Lime Twist Garnish

Combine liquids in pitcher. Stir. Chill. Serve in rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lime twist. – This recipe will fit into an empty standard size 750ml bottle which takes up less space than most pitchers. Save an empty liquor bottle. Strip off labeling. Use the bottle for an easy pour and serve option for your next gathering.

Single Serve Option: 1-1/2 ounce Ginger Vodka, 1 ounce Caramel Apple Liqueur, 2-3/4 ounce Cranberry Juice, Lime Twist Garnish. Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lime twist. OR build in large rocks glass over fresh ice.

I used Yazi Ginger Vodka and Hiram Walker Caramel Apple Liqueur while creating this cocktail.

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Posted in Christmas Cocktails, Fall & Thanksgiving, Halloween Cocktails

Tagged Bountiful Harvest, Caramel Apple Liqueur, Cranberry Juice, Ginger Vodka, Punch

Warlock Punch

Posted on October 29, 2012 | 1 Comment

Warlock Punch is loosely based upon the Bermuda Triangle drink. It contains tropical feel in the taste with full bodied lushness due to the crème de banana inclusion. Use the recipe for individual drinks or multiply to pitcher size for a fun party punch.

Warlock Punch – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 ounces Spiced Rum

1-1/2 ounce Orange Juice

1/2 ounce Cranberry Juice

1/4 ounce Crème de Banana

1/4 ounce Lemon Juice

Orange Slices & Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Build in hurricane glass over fresh ice. Stir. Garnish with orange slices and cherry.

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Posted in Halloween Cocktails

Tagged Cranberry Juice, Creme de Banana, Fresh Lemon, Halloween Cocktails, Orange Juice, Punch, Spiced Rum, Warlock Punch

Bitter End

Posted on October 28, 2012 | Leave a comment

Light pineapple with ever so slight dryness. Excellent as a single on the rocks drink or doubles as a party punch. Versatile drink works well for summer due to the fruit inclusion as well as fall to winter due to the light, yet dry spice Campari brings to the drink. Suitable for celebrations.

Bitter End – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Spiced Rum

1/4 ounce Campari

1/4 ounce Lime Juice

3/4 ounce Pineapple Juice

1/2 ounce Ginger Ale

Orange Twist Garnish

Build in rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with orange twist.

Punch alternative: 24 ounces Spiced Rum, 6 ounces Campari, 6 ounces Lime Juice, 18 ounces Pineapple Juice, 12 ounces Ginger Ale. Thin sliced orange garnish. Place all liquids except ginger ale in 64 ounce pitcher. Stir. Refrigerate until time to serve. Serve in punch cups. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with thin slice of orange.

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Posted in Fall & Thanksgiving, Halloween Cocktails

Tagged Bitter End, Campari, Fresh Lime, Ginger Ale, Halloween Cocktails, Holiday, Pinapple Juice, Punch, Spiced Rum

Catacombs of Paris

Posted on October 23, 2012 | 2 Comments

Absinthe has had its share of eerie earlier beginnings. In the early 1900’s, Jean Lanfray was convicted of murdering his wife and children while under the influence of liquor. Though he had consumed an excessive amount of wine, cognac and brandied coffees, it was the two glasses of Absinthe that created public outcry against this heinous crime leading to a petition to ban Absinthe in Switzerland. This is due cause to always remember to consume Absinthe and all spirits sensibly.

Catacombs of Paris – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 teaspoon Absinthe

1/2 measure Silver Tequila

1/2 measure White Chocolate Liqueur

Place absinthe in chilled shot glass. Swirl and toss. Place Camarena tequila and liqueur in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into absinthe rinsed shot glass.

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Posted in Halloween Cocktails, Shot-tails, Shots & Shooters

Tagged Absinthe, Catacombs of Paris, Halloween, Jean Lanfray, Shot-tails, Switzerland, Tequila, White Chocolate Liqueur

Wicked Cherry Fizz

Posted on October 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

Wicked Cherry Fizz offers a blood thirsty sip and non alcoholic option to your spirited celebrations.

Wicked Cherry Fizz

1/2 cup Concentrated Cherry Juice

1/2 cup Ginger Ale

Fresh Cherries Garnish

Place ice in high ball glass. Add cherry concentrate. Top with ginger ale. Stir slowly. Garnish with skewered cherries. Alternative: Place liquids in blender with ice for slushy type drink. Blend until all ice is completely crushed.

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Posted in Halloween Cocktails, Mocktails

Tagged Cherry Juice, Ginger Ale, Halloween, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Wicked Cherry Fizz

Vampire Killer

Posted on October 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

This mini version of the classic Bloody Mary contains fullness as it rolls over the tongue and terrific spicy zing. The barely there touch of tomato sweetness heightens the touch of heat. Vampire Killer is terrific for Halloween, but also makes a delicious addition to sampler style brunch menus.

Vampire Killer – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Silver Tequila

1-1/2 measure Tomato Juice or Vegetable Juice Blend

1/4 measure Jalapeno Juice

Jalapeno Stuffed Olive Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass. Garnish with skewered jalapeno stuffed olive.

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Posted in Halloween Cocktails, Shot-tails, Shots & Shooters

Tagged Bloody Mary, Jalepeno, Tequila, Tomato Juice, V8, Vampire Killer

5 on Friday: Halloween Cocktail Recipe Cards

Posted on October 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

Printable recipe cards are a great way to let guests know what cocktails are being served and what is in them. Place cards next to premade pitcher drinks or keep them on the bar with proper ingredients so they can make their own.

To download cocktail recipe cards; click on the card to enlarge to proper size. Right click. Save to your photo files. Personal use only please.

Cookie Monster

Devil’s Kiss

Hellfire

Red Death

Snickers

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Posted in Halloween Cocktails, Shot-tails, Shots & Shooters

Tagged Coffee Liqueur, Cookie Monster, Creme de Cacao, Devli's Kss, Five on Friday, Half & Half, Halloween, Halloween Cocktails, Hazelnut Liqueur, Hellfire, Irish Cream, Lime Cordial, Recipe Cards, Red Death, Rum, Rye, Shot-tails, Snickers, Tabasco, Triple Sec, Vodka, Whiskey

Blood Stain

Posted on October 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

Halloween just wouldn’t be the same without a little friendly drizzle of “blood.” The Blood Stain shot shies away from blood and gore, softening the blow with hits of tartly sweet peach.

Blood Stain – created by Cheri Loughlin

3/4 ounce Peach Schnapps

1/2 ounce Sweetened Lime Juice

1/4 ounce Grenadine

Combine schnapps and sweetened lime juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into shot glass. Drizzle grenadine over top for dripping blood effect.

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Tagged Blood Stain, Grenadine, Peach Schnapps, Shot-tails, Sweetened Lime Juice

Caffeinated Coffin Break

Posted on October 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

Halloween treats aren’t just about the candy. Sometimes one needs a little caffeinated “coffin break” in between all the sugary sweets and sticky snacks.

Cardamom & Anise Coffee offers a variety of alternative coffee styles for discerning taste buds. Take this simple flavored coffee recipe and serve with or without spirits, with or without sweetener and even as an iced coffee.

Coffee service for a crowd made easy: Copy recipe variations to notecards. Place recipe cards, necessary ingredients and utensils on the coffee station at your next party or brunch affair. Guests can easily make their own specialty coffee according to their preference leaving you more time to mingle.

Cardamom & Anise Coffee – created by Cheri Loughlin

3 heaping tablespoons Ground Coffee

4 Black Cardamom Pods

2 Anise Stars

4 cups water

Gently crush cardamom pods so they open slightly. Add coffee, cardamom pods and anise to coffee maker basket with filter. Fill coffee maker with 4 cups water. Brew. Makes approximately 4 servings depending upon coffee mug size.

Black Cardamom & Anise Coffee – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 ounces Spiced Rum

Brewed Cardamom & Anise Coffee

Place rum in heat proof mug. Top with brewed coffee. Stir.

Sweetened Cardamom & Anise Coffee – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Spiced Rum

1 ounce Hazelnut Liqueur

Brewed Cardamom & Anise Coffee

Whipped Cream & Grated Nutmeg Garnish – optional

Place rum and hazelnut liqueur in heat proof mug. Top with brewed coffee. Stir. Top with whipped cream and grated nutmeg if desired. Non-alcohol alternative: Skip the rum and use hazelnut syrup found on the coffee aisle to sweeten the cup.

Iced Cardamom & Anise Coffee – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Spiced Rum

1 ounce Hazelnut Liqueur

2 ounces 2% Milk

Brewed Cardamom & Anise Coffee

Fill large highball glass with ice. Top with rum, liqueur and 2% milk. Add cooled Cardamom & Anise coffee. Stir. Non-alcohol alternative: Skip the rum and use hazelnut syrup found on the coffee aisle to sweeten the cup.