Halloween Cocktails

A Halloween party isn't a party unless there are some frightfully festive and delectable cocktails involved. Boo!

-Courtesy of mixologist Victoria D'Amato-Moran

Award-winning mixologist Victoria D’Amato-Moran has created a series of specialty Halloween drink recipes to toast the night fright. With ghoulishly green coloring, these haunting treats are as festive as they are delicious. Serve up the Midori Halloween Harvest punch by mixing the seasonal flavors of cranberry and apple juice with Midori Melon Liqueur and rum, Or opt for a dramatic cocktail like the Midori Green Ghoul and Midori Spider’s Kiss – a vibrant addition to any bar or Halloween table setting.

Midori Halloween Harvest

 1 part Midori Melon Liqueur

 1 part Dark Rum

 1 part Light Rum

 2 part White Cranberry Juice

 1 part Unfiltered Apple Juice

 1 part Simple Syrup

 Juice of one lemon

Apple slices, bluberries, and melon balls

 Preparation:

1. This Halloween Harvest is perfect for serving in a large punch bowl (32 ounces) if you're having a party. Simply multiply these ingredients times 8, adding them all into the bowl and mixing well.

2. Top with apple slices, blueberries, and melon balls for a perfect Halloween punch your guests will love.

Midori Green Ghoul

1 part Midori Melon Liqueur

½ part Strega Liqueur or Yellow Chartreuss

½ part Canton Ginger Liqueur

Ginger Beer or Ginger Ale

Black licorice

 Preparation:

1. Line the inside of a collins glass with strands of black licorice.

2. Add midori, strega liqueur, and ginger liqueur into a shaker glass with ice, shake, and strain over ice into the glass. Fill rest of glass with ginger beer or ginger ale.

Midori Spider’s Kiss

1 part Midori® Melon Liqueur

1 part SKYY® Vodka

Fresh lemon juice

Garnish With An Orange Slice

Chocolate Sauce (optional)

Grenadine (optional)

Preparation:

1. Draw a chocolate web into a martini glass. Place in freezer and chill for a ghostly effect.

2. Shake the midori, vodka, and lemon juice together in a shaker and strain into glass. For a blood effect, drizzle grenadine down the side of the glass.

3. Garnish with a chocolate dipped orange slice.

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Want more cocktail recipes? Check out BettyConfidential's Recipe File. Happy Trick-or-Treating!