5 Spooky Cocktails For Halloween

Halloween is upon us, which means it’s time for spooky costumes, trick-or-treating, and perhaps more importantly, Halloween parties. Whether you’re gearing up to attend a Halloween celebration this weekend, plan on throwing your own, or just plan on sitting at home and passing out candy — a great cocktail can be just what you need to take a spooky night to the next level. Below are a few great options for spooky concoctions to sip on while you celebrate.

Up In Flames
Inspired by Pyrophobia: the fear of fire…
Created by Masa Urushido of Saxon + Parole

Ingredients:
2 parts Maker’s 46
¾ part lemon juice
¾ part of grilled peach sherbet*
2-3 mint leaves for garnish

Directions: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with mint leaves and top off the drink by flaming ground cinnamon.

Sherbet recipe
Grill 2-3 peaches (or any seasonal fruit) until nicely charred. Mix the peaches in a blender with equal parts white sugar and strain.

EFFEN Blood Orange Connection

Ingredients:
1 1/4 parts EFFEN® Blood Orange Vodka
3/4 part Courvoisier® VS Cognac
1/2 part Simple Syrup
1/2 part Fresh Lemon Juice
Orange Twist, for Garnish

Directions: Combine ingredients in Boston Shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini cocktail glass with sugared rum. Garnish with orange twist.