'Tis the season to be scary! Whether you're throwing a spooky soirée for all the creatures of the night or just having a few ghouls over for dinner, you need a Halloween cocktail that's equal parts tasty & terrifying. No idea what creepy cocktails you should be serving? Don't worry - we've got you covered! Check out these two extremely easy recipes that you can make in one big batch, so you don't have to spend all night playing bartender.
In this petrifying play on a classic Tequila Sunrise, swap in Belle Isle Honey Habanero and use some dry ice to give this colorful cocktail a serious kick and a ghastly look.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Belle Isle Honey Habanero
- 1.5L orange juice
- 8 oz. lime juice
- 4 oz. grenadine
Preparation:
Combine first 3 ingredients in your cauldron or container and stir heavily. Garnish cauldron with oranges, lemons, and fresh habaneros. Carefully add dry ice for the smoke effect.
When ready to serve, add a barspoon of grenadine to the bottom of each glass, then top with ice. Ladle the drink from the cauldron over the ice in the glass, garnish, and enjoy! Serves 10-15 drinks.
This creepy concoction might look black as night, but is tasty as pie. Add an extra dash of activated charcoal to really make your drinks even darker!
Preparation:
Combine drink ingredients in your container, then cut the capsule of activated charcoal in half and add half of the charcoal to the drink. Stir heavily, then garnish with blackberries.
When ready to serve, ladle concoction into a glass over ice, garnish, and enjoy! Serves 15-20 drinks.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Belle Isle Black Label
- 1.5L dark cherry juice
- 750ml black raspberry liqueur
- 1 capsule of activated charcoal
Photos by Kate Magee