The Perfect Halloween Themed Cocktail Recipes With Mixologist 'The Cocktail Spin'

The crisp change in weather this month calls for some expertly-crafted, warming cocktails that are infused with fall’s best flavors. We have partnered with mixologist ‘The Cocktail Spin’ who has devised some Halloween-inspired cocktails to enjoy throughout this colorful season.

At this year's Halloween gathering, we invite you to create three delicious warming cocktails that will surprise and delight your guests. Flavorful with the right mix of spice, these themed cocktails are a smooth compliment to some sweets and perhaps a Halloween movie marathon. No matter how you celebrate, you won't be tricked by these cocktail treats.

Cocktail #1- The Chocolate Pumpkin Old Fashioned

The flavors of chocolate and pumpkin are October classics that are enjoyed both at Halloween and throughout the season of fall. Partnered with a firm whiskey favorite the Chocolate Pumpkin Old Fashioned cocktail makes this cocktail the ultimate tipple for the season, best served in our Waterford Crystal London Double Old-Fashioned Tumblers and enjoyed with friends.

Ingredients
2 oz Whiskey
0.5 oz Pumpkin Ale Syrup (1:1 Ratio pumpkin ale to sugar)
1 dash Cherry Bitters
1 dash Chocolate Bitters

Method
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass with a large ice cube and stir.
Strain into a Waterford Crystal tumbler with fresh ice and garnish with an orange rind.

Cocktail #2 – The Thackery Binx

This striking looking cocktail is inspired by the spooky favorite film ‘Hocus Pocus.’ Serve this delicious whiskey-based cocktail with sweet treats. The cocktail is best served in our Waterford Crystal Lismore Connoisseur Heritage Straight Sided Tumblers.

Ingredients
2 oz Rye Whiskey
1 oz Cranberry Juice
0.75 oz Lemon Juice
0.75 oz Maple Syrup
0.25 oz Allspice Dram
2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Method
Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker, add ice, shake vigorously
and strain into a Waterford Crystal tumbler with additional ice and garnish with
cinnamon sticks and lemon.

Cocktail #3 – The Katrina Van Tassel

A cocktail inspired by the classic gothic novel ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’. Warming tones of Allspice and maple syrup make this a cocktail for a guest with a sweet tooth who enjoys the flavors of Gin. Serve this delicious cocktail in our crystal Lismore Revolution Tumbler, Set of 4 or our tall Gin Journey highballs.

Ingredients
2 oz Gin
1.5 oz Apple Cider
0.5 oz Lemon Juice
0.25 oz Allspice Dram
0.25 oz Maple Syrup
2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters

Method
Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker, add ice, shake vigorously
and strain into a Waterford crystal tumbler with ice.
Garnish with one star anise and half a wheel of lemon.