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Vampire Kiss Martini
This is a familiar name on the list of Halloween-themed drinks, as its red color evokes eerie and spooky associations with vampires – legendary creatures that feed on human blood.
Making:
Prepare 45 ml of vodka, 45 ml of champagne, 20 ml of chambray (raspberry liqueur), red fruit juice, and sugar (or lemon juice and brown sugar) for garnish.
Wet the rim of the glass with fruit juice/lemon juice, then roll the rim in a small dish of sugar so that the sugar coats the rim evenly.
Pour vodka and half a shot of Chambord into the glass.
Pour Champagne on top.
Using the back of the spoon, pour the remaining half shot of Chambord into the glass, allowing the liquid to float on the surface of the drink.
Black Martini
A Black Martini is like a mysterious, eerie, yet incredibly alluring night. Nothing is more fitting for a Halloween night than this deep black cocktail.
Making:
Prepare 60 ml Vodka, 30 ml Blue Curacao, 15 ml Chambord, and food coloring (if the cocktail isn't as black as you'd like).
Pour vodka, blue curacao, and chambola into a shaker, add ice, and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. Then gently pour the cocktail into a chilled glass.
Old Fashioned Pumpkin
If you're looking for a palatable and not-too-sweet cocktail for Halloween, try the Pumpkin Old Fashioned. This bourbon-loving drink is almost sugar-free and has a light alcoholic note – an ideal beverage to sip on not just Halloween night, but any occasion during the fall season.
Making:
Prepare 60 ml of bourbon, 1 tablespoon of mashed pumpkin, ½ teaspoon of sugar syrup, ¼ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of Angostura bitters.
Combine all ingredients in a shaker, add ice, and shake until chilled. Strain the mixture into a lowball glass and add ice.
Garnish with rosemary leaves or orange peel.
Death in the Afternoon
This cocktail is based on the novel of the same name by the great writer Ernest Hemingway, and the recipe was also created by him.Death at middayWritten in 1932 during Hemingway's time in Europe, it recounts the rituals and traditions of Spanish bullfighting, as well as the thin line between life and death for the matador each time he steps into the arena.
Making:
Prepare 30 ml of Absinthe, 10 ml of sugar syrup, and 100 ml of Champagne or Prosecco.
Pour the absinthe and sugar syrup into a chilled cocktail glass, then add the champagne.
Bloody Mary
Anyone who hears the name Bloody Mary immediately thinks of Halloween and the many gruesome stories behind it. The most interesting version of the cocktail's name is related to the brutal reign of Queen Mary I of England in the mid-1550s. According to this interpretation, the tomato juice represents the red color of blood, while the vodka symbolizes the brutal methods of execution used against martyrs.
In fact, this drink was invented in the 1920s, initially just a mixture of tomato juice and vodka. Bloody Mary quickly became popular and a favorite drink worldwide.
Making:
Prepare 2 drops of Tabasco hot sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 60 ml vodka, 80 ml tomato juice, and 10 ml lime juice.
If time permits, chill the tomato juice and vodka beforehand.
Put all the ingredients into a shaker, add ice, and shake for about 10 seconds.
A salt and lime rim should be placed around the highball glass. Only a small amount of salt should be used, as the drink already contains salt.
Pour the cocktail into a cocktail glass and garnish with a small sprig of celery.
Magic Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade
This drink is much like the magic tricks you often see; it looks magical, but it's actually based on science. The magic comes from butterfly pea flowers. Tea made from these flowers is initially a jade green color, but as the pH of the tea changes, it turns a reddish-purple hue, creating a mystical beverage.
The key to this "magical" color change is... lemon juice.
Making:
Ingredients (for approximately 4 servings): 500 ml filtered water, 100 g white granulated sugar, 30 g dried butterfly pea flowers, 100 ml fresh lemon juice (squeezed from 8-10 lemons).
To make butterfly pea flower syrup, heat 350 ml of water and 100 g of sugar, add the butterfly pea flowers and stir well. Simmer over low heat until the mixture gently bubbles. Turn off the heat and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve and let it cool.
Add ice cubes to a highball glass, then pour in butterfly pea flower syrup until it's about halfway full. Mix the lemon juice with the remaining 150 ml of water, pour it on top, and watch the magic happen! When the lemon juice meets the syrup, the color will change from turquoise to purplish red. Stir until it turns a clear pink color and enjoy.
Note:Children shouldn't drink too much butterfly pea flower tea, but if they enjoy this "magical" beverage, they can still try a small cup. Drinking moderate amounts of butterfly pea flower tea can supplement the body with vitamins A and C, and help them absorb vitamin E more easily.
Vampire milkshake
Of course, Halloween is a fun occasion for everyone, and children can also enjoy the atmosphere with a sweet yet spooky drink all their own.
Making:
Prepare 80 ml soda, 160 ml unsweetened fresh milk, 200 g vanilla ice cream, 10 ml strawberry syrup, 100 ml condensed milk, 400 g crushed ice, and one can of whipped cream.
Add unsweetened fresh milk, vanilla ice cream, condensed milk, and ice to a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a glass, then slowly pour soda over it.
Decorate with whipped cream and strawberry syrup.
