Halloween may be all about the candy for kids, but for adults it means sexy costumes and stiff drinks. Sure, a spooky cocktail is usually all in the name, but presentation can go a long way. There are classy options that offer a hint of fall charm and messier concoctions designed to mimic eyeballs and smoky cauldrons. No matter which route you take though, these 10 recipes are sure to get you in the creepy mood.
Drexler's Zombie Cocktail
New York-based Dustin Olson, Drexler's Beverage Director, created the above fun drink to meet all of your undead needs.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces Jamaican rum
- 1 1/2 ounces gold Puerto Rican rum
- 1 ounce 151-proof Demerara rum
- 1/8 teaspoon Herbsaint or Pernod
- 1/2 ounce falernum
- 1/2 ounce Donn's Mix (see below)
- 1 teaspoon grenadine
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 6 ounces crushed ice
Directions:
Put everything in a blender/shaker, saving the ice for last. Blend at high speed for no more than five seconds. Pour into a glass and add ice cubes to fill. Garnish.
