Spooky season is officially on the horizon.
If you came here looking for sweet, candy inspired cocktails, you might be in the wrong place. Don’t get me wrong, I love a Reese’s Cup as much as anyone, but not in my cocktails. I’m more interested in spirit-forward, seasonal flavors with a little edge and a lot of intention.
Whether you’re hosting a party, cozying up with a scary movie, or sneaking sips in between trick-or-treat visits…..these cocktails conjure just the right amount of fall flavor and haunted charm to keep the spirits lively…no costume required.
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The Friendly Ghost
A playful spirit in every sense, this cocktail brings cozy fall vibes with a tropical twist. It’s smooth and spiced, like a warm breeze sneaking through the season’s first chill. Light, comforting, and quietly charming… the kind of ghost you wouldn’t mind having around.
1.5 oz reposado tequila
.5 oz orgeat
.5 oz fresh lime juice
.75 oz aquafaba
nutmeg
Add all (except nutmeg) to cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake well. Double strain into cocktail coupe. Grate fresh nutmeg over cocktail. -
The Corpse Bride
A cheeky play on a classic, this cocktail’s got the charm and the spirit of a bride who’s here to steal the show — dry, bold, and dressed in blue.
1.5 oz gin
.75 oz cocchi americano
.5 oz simple syrup
.5 oz fresh lemon juice
barspoon blue curaçao
absinthe
Add all (except absinthe) to cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake well. Double strain into cocktail glass. Generously spritz (or rinse) glass with absinthe. Garnish as desired. -
Spicy Dead Lady
The most 'fall' of all the fall scents has to be campfires and smoking leaves on the wind. Bolstered by smoky mezcal and the bittersweet notes of aperol, you can capture the essence of autumn indoors with this spicy cocktail.
.75 oz mezcal
.75 oz aperol
.75 oz velvet falernum
.5 oz fresh lime juice
2 drops molé bittersAdd all to cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake well. Strain into cocktail coupe. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel.
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Death in the Afternoon
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More to come!
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