Tag Archives: Halloween

5 on Friday: Halloween Shots, Cocktails and Mocktails Recipe Cards

Posted on October 26, 2012 | Leave a comment

Half the fun of Halloween is, well, having fun. We’re never too old to enjoy Halloween and we’re never too old to have a little fun with spooky themed drinks. Conjure up the mad scientist within you and start mixing!

Recipe cards below are downloadable. Click on the card to enlarge to proper size. Right click. Save to your photo files and print from your computer. Recipe cards are for personal use only. Below each card is a link to its original post which contains even more recipes.

Mind Eraser is classified as a shot since it’s taken in one continual quick sip giving the partaker one heck of a head rush. Think brain freeze. This shot can be found along with others in the Top 10 Popular Shot & Shooter Recipes post.

Bloodied Brains is all about presentation, but it tastes great too. This shot along and three others (Hellraiser, Vampire and Friendly Ghost) can be found in the Conjuring Up Halloween Shots post.

The Jolly Apple Bubble Shot is one of four shots using Three Olives Bubble Vodka. These four fun, easy to mix shots can be found in the Three-O Bubble Vodka Bubbles Over with Cocktails post. The post also contains other fun drinks such as the Boo-Berry Bubble long drink.

Tootsie Roll Wrapper keeps the candied spirit of Halloween going for non-drinkers, designated drivers and any underage guests who join the party. Three non-alcoholic Halloween drinks can be found in Sipping Through Candied Glasses.

Bloody Venom is one of six bourbon and whiskey based cocktails inspired by the Halloween season found in the post; Mixing Halloween Whiskey Mischief into Halloween. You’ll find Infusion, Dawn of the Red, Vampire Lust, Wicked Rye and Bobbing for Red Apples within the post.

Continue your search for fun Halloween shots, cocktails and mocktails within the Halloween Cocktails category.

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Tagged Five on Friday, Halloween, Mocktails, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Shots

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, Shots

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

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, Recipe Cards

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

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.

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Posted in Barista Cafe, Fall & Thanksgiving, Halloween Cocktails

Tagged Anise, Black Cardamom & Anise Coffee, Cardamom, Cardamom & Anise Coffee, Coffee, Coffee Service, Coffee Syrup, Halloween, Hazelnut Liqueur, Hazelnut Syrup, Iced Cardamom & Anise Coffee, Iced Coffee, Milk, Nutmeg, Spiced Rum, Sweetened Cardamom & Anise Coffee, Winter Warmer, Wipped Cream

Werewolf

Posted on October 11, 2012 | Leave a comment

“Forget the ghosts…beware of me!”

Werewolf – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Herbal Liqueur (Jager)

1/2 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1/2 ounce Crème de Cacao

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass.

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Posted in Halloween Cocktails, Shots

Tagged Coffee Liqueur, Creme de Cacao, Halloween, Halloween Cocktails, Herbal Liqueur, Jagermeister, Shot-tails, Werewolf Shot

Midnight Moon

Posted on October 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

“There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.” ~ George Carlin

Midnight Moon – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1/2 ounce Amaretto

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

Place coffee liqueur and amaretto in bottom of shot glass. Create floated layer by slowly pouring Irish Cream over back of spoon on top of coffee / amaretto mixture.

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Tagged Amaretto, Coffee Liqueur, Halloween, Halloween Cocktails, Irish Cream, Layered Shot, Midnight Moon, Shot-tails

5 on Friday: Fall into Halloween Fun

Posted on October 5, 2012 | Leave a comment

Can’t miss with the Caramel Apple Martini, fun for fall & for a Halloween Party hit!
Go classic with Blood & Sand. Great name, great taste.
Feel like stirring up a bit of trouble… Toiling in Trouble Sour. Amaretto Sour fans will love you!
Another must for Halloween season; Corpse Reviver 2. You haven’t lived until you’ve sipped the Corpse!
Simple nightcap worthy cocktail for fall; Hangman’s Noose.

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Posted in Fall & Thanksgiving, Five on Friday, Halloween Cocktails

Tagged Classic Cocktails, Five on Friday, Halloween, Halloween Cocktails

Noche de Arandas

Posted on October 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

All night rounds of tequila shots never tasted so delicious. Noche de Arandas contains flavors of buttery chocolate with fruited center.

Noche de Arandas – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 measure Camarena Silver Tequila

1/2 measure Butterscotch Schnapps

1/2 measure Dark Crème de Cacao

1/2 measure Crème de Cassis

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shooter glass.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Posted in Corporate Mixology, Halloween Cocktails, Shots

Tagged Butterscotch Schnapps, Camarena Tequila, Corporate Mixology, Creme de Cacao, Creme de Cassis, Halloween, Halloween Cocktails, Noche de Arandas, Shot-tails, Tequila

Barefoot Incantation

Posted on October 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

Spin a spell or captivate the spirits with your special charm and whimsical cocktails. This magic potion will surely lure your Halloween guests with its lush berry appeal.

Barefoot Incantation – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Barefoot Merlot Wine

1 measure Boysenberry Syrup

1-1/2 measure Cranberry Juice

1/2 measure Fresh Lime Juice

Lime Slice or Skewered Cranberries Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lime slice or skewered cranberries according to preference.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly