Spec’sology Blog - Halloween

WHO’S READY FOR A SPOOKY GOOD TIME THIS HALLOWEEN? We are! And after this spine-tingling collection of Halloween cocktails, you will be too. Check them out! WITCH’S BREW SHOTS Looking for the perfect potion as the witching hour draws near? Then go with Witch’s Brew, my dears! Ingredients 2 oz of Empress Gin 3 oz of Soda Water ½ oz of Simple Syrup 2 oz Lemon Juice ½ oz of Blue Curacao Pearl Luster Dust Fresh Rosemary Directions Add ice, luster dust, Empress Gin, soda water, and lemon juice to glass. Stir to combine. Slowly top layer with blue curaçao.

For some people, Halloween brings out their inner decorating monster, others get super creative with costumes, and then there are the creepy cocktail connoisseurs! These mixologists of mayhem are the ones who fuel the fun for all their fellow ghouls, and without them we’d just be adults dressed like children standing around someone’s yard. So, in order to get the most out of your Halloween hootenanny, check out this list of devilishly delicious cocktail recipes sure to keep your spirits raised until the witching hour! Dracula Juice Ingredients 750 ml Kraken Rum 64 oz Apple Cider 64 oz Cranberry Juice

Halloween parties require three things to be successful – costumes, drinks, and guests. Below you’ll find some of our favorite ideas for throwing the perfect Halloween party! Halloween Party Themes Themes are an easy way to ensure guests come dressed as they don’t have to spend days agonizing over which costume to wear. It also allows you to quickly gather decorations as you’ve established a theme and aren’t just wandering around the store aimlessly picking things. GHOST Everybody dresses as a ghost. This can be from a sheet with holes to a full-on latex application. The decor is haunted, and

Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just handing out candy and don’t feel like trying to mix up a new drink in between doorbell rings, a punch bowl cocktail can be the perfect solution! From dry ice smokiness to candy garnishes, there are all kinds of ways to get your kicks with spooky sips! Check out some of our favorite recipes below and get your cauldron ready for toil and trouble! Wicked Black Forest Punch Ingredients: 15 oz. Jägermeister 5 oz. Kirschwasser 5 oz. velvet falernum 5 oz. agave syrup 5 oz. lemon juice 5 oz. passionfruit juice 5

When it comes to hosting a spooky soirée for Halloween, the last thing you want is to be stuck behind the bar making drinks all night! That’s why we put together a collection of easy-to-make Halloween cocktails that’ll have your guests impressed and you mingling with the rest. Some of these are so easy you could just leave a little card by the bar instructing your guests on how to make their own! Vampire’s Kiss Ingredients: ¼ cup pomegranate juice 1 ½ ounces Brother’s Bond Bourbon ½ ounce raspberry liquor (Chambord) juice from ½ a lemon 1 tsp. pure maple

We’re not entirely sure there’s such a thing as “leftover” or “extra” Halloween candy, but…whether you let the kids dump their hard-earned Halloween candy all over the floor and root around until they fall asleep or you ration it out over the following week - you’ve got plenty of opportunities to create your own little stash from theirs! Assuming you swiped enough to eat and still have some left, you’re probably asking yourself “What do I do with leftover Halloween candy? Are there cocktails made with candy? How do I eat candy and drink at the same time? Whose kid

There’s something perfect about curling up with your favorite ghoul pal and making yourself too terrified to leave the couch. So, this Halloween season, you’ll want to keep the bar cart within reach as you pair up one of these frightfully delicious drinks with some classic spooky films! The Shining + Redrum Ingredients 2 oz. aged rum 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 oz. simple syrup 1 oz. red wine 2 sticks cinnamon (and 2 for garnish) Directions Combine aged rum, lemon juice, simple syrup and two sticks of cinnamon in a shaker. Add ice, cap and shake for 10

Scare up some refreshing fun this Halloween with our collection of spooky cocktails! These frightfully refreshing drinks are the perfect way to raise your Halloween spirits and spread some fermented fun for the adults! Swamp Juice Ingredients 1 ½ oz. vodka 1 oz. lemon juice 2 oz. Jarritos Lime Soda club soda Swedish Fish garnish: gummy worms Directions Add ice and Swedish Fish to glass Pour in lemon juice, lime soda, and vodka Stir, top with club soda, and garnish with gummy worms Enjoy! Devil’s Margarita Ingredients 1 ½ oz. blanco tequila 1 oz. lime juice, freshly squeezed ¾ oz.