Best 2 Creepy Cocktail Recipes

CREEPY COCKTAIL

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Halloween party guests will love sipping this cocktail, which is made with a combination of light and dark rum, pomegranate juice, a lime wedge, and simple syrup. Coat the rim of each glass with black sanding sugar for a frightening finishing touch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

Black sanding sugar
1 lime wedge
Ice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 ounce light rum
3 tablespoons simple syrup
1/4 cup 100-percent pomegranate juice
1 ounce dark rum
Licorice spider, for garnish (optional; see Cook's Note below)

Steps:

Spread black sanding sugar on a saucer. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass, then dip in sugar to coat. Add ice to glass.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, and add lime juice, light rum, simple syrup, and pomegranate juice. Shake 30 seconds. Strain into glass, leaving space at top. Gently pour in dark rum so it floats on top. Garnish with licorice spider tied to a stirrer.

CREEPY CHERRY COCKTAIL

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Fruity and floral, who could turn down this festive drink made with gin, crème de violette, and lemon juice? A mysterious red orb (aka a cocktail cherry) and a bloody splash of Campari lend a spooky air to this Halloween cocktail.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 ounces gin
1 teaspoon creme de violette
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur
Cocktail cherry, for garnish
1 to 2 teaspoons Campari

Steps:

Place 1 cup ice, gin, creme de violette, lemon juice, and maraschino liqueur in a cocktail shaker. Shake 30 seconds. Place cocktail cherry in the bottom of a martini glass. Strain gin mixture into glass, then top with Campari.

Tips

Use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors.
Make sure to chill your glasses before serving.
Garnish your cocktails with something fun and festive.
Have fun! Making cocktails should be enjoyable.

Conclusion

These are just a few tips and tricks for making creepy cocktails. With a little creativity, you can easily create your own unique and delicious concoctions. So get creative and have some fun!