A lot of what makes Halloween what it is is the creation of a spooky atmosphere and anything and everything involved in a party can be converted from mundane to eerie very easily. Cocktails are no different. These haunting drinks are great ghastly additions to the Halloween theme: some are black as night while others have mysterious creatures hiding in the depths, all are a lot of fun. Also, keep an eye out for Halloween drink accessories like the black cat drink marker or hang glow in the dark fake teeth off the rim.
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Black Martini
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Black is the signature color for All Hallows Eve so why not make your Martini match the occasion? If black raspberry or blackberry flavors are not your thing, try a regular Vodka Martini made with Blavod (a black vodka).
Mad Eye Martini
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Who hasn't dreamt of an eyeball sitting on top of their drink? The Mad Eye Martini will fulfill that dream with it's gruesome-looking skewered eye looming over the pale blue martini. Looks aside, the eye and the drink taste fantastic.
Ghostbuster
Boo! There's a ghost in your drink! Sure to be the hit of the party, this cocktail has a white ghost (Irish cream) floating inside an ectoplasmic mix of peach and melon liqueurs. It's fun and tasty, what more could one ask for?Jack O'Lantern
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The Jack O'Lantern is perfect for Halloween, but it's the garnish that turns it from the ordinary into the extraordinary. Cognac and orange go together fabulously, so the flavor is great and it's visually stimulating which is great for impressing your ghoulish guests.
Devil's Punch
Devilishly delectable, Devil's Punch is an indulgence one can't afford to miss. You can easily convert this recipe into a serving size for your whole party by keeping the ratios and serving it in a punch bowl.Bayou Slime
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Black Cat
Notoriously if a Black Cat crosses your path you had best be prepared for some bad things to come your way. Not so here. This hauntingly pleasing cocktail will have you looking around every corner in pursuit of the Black Cat and its cranberry-cherry cola flavors.Skeletons in Your Closet
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Corpse Reviver
This cocktail is sure to wake the dead. The stunning combination of apple brandy and regular brandy with a hint of sweet vermouth make an excellent compliment to any spooky scene.Vampire Juice
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I don't know but this drink may even scare the Vampires away when they get a whiff of your horseradish breath. This Vampire Juice is a variation on the Bloody Mary but makes it a little interesting with lime vodka, that aforementioned odor offender and some steak sauce. To make it really interesting, check out the radish eye ball ice garnish.
