Just here for the boo’s

There’s something about Halloween that just calls for ghoulishly good brews. The costumes. The choreographed dances to “Thriller.” We know kids love Halloween, so we’re elevating their trick-or-treating experience with a drink that’s as dark as night. And for adults, this Halloween-themed cocktail will add additional thrills. Beware: these two drink recipes are sure to lead to a frightfully fun night.

For the kids: Halloween Punch

Aside from the candy we once looked forward to having dropped in our plastic pumpkin baskets, we now happily buy for ourselves on October 1st. Sharing the joy of trick-or-treating with your little one can create memorable, magical moments. Add to their evening a punch that’s as dark as night; it’s easy to make, and your kids will love it.

Ingredients:
¼ oz grape unsweetened drink mix
¼ oz orange unsweetened drink mix
1 cup sugar
1 liter ginger ale
3 quarts cold water

Instructions:
Combine both drink mixes and sugar in a large punch bowl. Stir in some natural food dyes if desired. Mix well. Refrigerate until chilled. Before serving, pour in ginger ale and stir, then place an optional frozen, floating hand in the punch for a real, bone-chilling brew.

Witches Brew

There’s something about Halloween that calls for ghoulishly good brews. 🎃 The costumes. The choreographed dances to “Thriller.” This Halloween-themed cocktail will add additional thrills. Beware: this adult-only drink recipe will surely lead to a frightfully fun night.

Ingredients:
3 ounces Pisco Brandy
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
Crushed ice
Dash of Angostura bitters
optional: Dry ice

Instructions:
Combine brandy, juices, and sugar in a cocktail shaker filled with crushed ice. Cover, shake vigorously for 15 seconds, and strain into a cocktail glass. Add a few drops of Angostura bitters. Lastly, carefully top with dry ice for a spooky effect.

As fall creeps in, serve these two Halloween-themed drinks for a witching good time. Pick your poison, but please don’t ghost us. Instead, let us know if you think these are to die for in the comments below or share your thoughts on social media. Boil, boil, toil, and trouble; we hope you have a haunting holiday!