As the leaves fall and the nights grow darker, it's time to summon your inner mixologist and conjure up some hauntingly delicious concoctions. Whether you're a gin aficionado enticed by the allure of the Bloody Bramble, a tequila lover seduced by the charms of the El Diablo, or perhaps you prefer the dark depths of Dracula's Sangria, we have the perfect potions to enchant your taste buds. If you crave the sweetness of classic candies, the Candy Corn Martini will transport you to a nostalgic realm, while the Whisky Sour Apple offers a spooky twist on a timeless favourite.

So, grab your cauldron and let's embark on a magical journey through these wickedly delightful recipes.

Bloody Bramble

For every gin lover out there. View the original recipe here. 

Ingredients

• 2 oz Dry Gin
• ½ oz Berry Liqueur (We recommend Chambord)
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• ½ oz Simple Syrup
• Red Food Colouring
• Optional: Fruit to Garnish

Directions

Add gin, lemon juice, and liqueur into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a glass filled with crushed ice. Separately, mix the simple syrup with a bit of red food colouring to create a bloodish look. Pour the syrup over the cocktail.

Garnish to your preference.

El Diablo

This devilishly delightful concoction is a must-try for any tequila lover.

Ingredients

• 1 oz Tequila
  
• 1 oz Blackcurrant Liqueur (We recommend Crème de cassis)
• ½ oz Lime Juice
• Ginger Beer

Directions

Add the tequila, liqueur and lime juice to a cocktail shaker. Mix and add to ice-filled tall glass. Top with ginger beer.

Dracula’s Sangria

Perfect for your Halloween party. View the original recipe here. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Apple Cider
• 3/4 Cup Pomegranate Juice
• ½ Cup Brandy
• 1 bottle Red Wine
• ¼ cup Maple Syrup
• 3-4 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1 Plum, sliced
• 1 cup Blackberries
• 1 Orange, sliced
• Soda Water

Directions

Combine apple cider, pomegranate juice, brandy, red wine, and brown sugar syrup in a pitcher. Toss in cinnamon sticks and slices of seasonal fruit.

Stir the mixture thoroughly and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours. For a spooky touch, you can choose to remove the fruit. When ready to serve, pour the chilled concoction into individual glasses over ice and finish with a splash of soda water.

Candy Corn Martini

The classic Halloween candy meets the classic Vodka cocktail. View the original recipe here. 

Ingredients

• 2 oz Caramel Vodka
• ½ oz Grenadine
• ¾ oz Pineapple Juice(We recommend Co-op Gold Pineapple Juice, available in many of our locations).
• Ice
• Optional: Candy Corn

Directions

Chill a martini glass or coupe. Drop candy corn into the bottom of the glass.

In a cocktail shaker, add ice, caramel vodka, and grenadine. Shake to chill and strain over candy.Top with pineapple juice by pouring it down the back of a bar spoon to create a second layer.

Whisky Sour Apple

A spooky twist on a classic cocktail. View the original recipe here. 

Ingredients

• 1 oz Whisky
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 oz Apple Liqueur

Directions

Combine in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled and pour into a whisky glass.

No matter your preference, we have a spooky cocktail for you to try this weekend! Don’t forget to share your creations with us on Facebook and Instagram.