- 10/18/2023
The Best Halloween Cocktails to Make with Pendleton® Whisky
If the Halloween season is your favorite time of year, you’re not alone! We’ve curated the ultimate list of Halloween-themed whisky cocktail recipes to enjoy throughout the spooky season. If you are hosting a haunted house party don’t settle for the ordinary when you can enchant your guests with these carefully curated Halloween-themed cocktails!
Pendleton® Whisky serves as the perfect base ingredient—and we’ve even got suggestions for must-have barware accessories so you can easily recreate these Halloween-inspired cocktails at home.
Best Halloween Cocktail IDEAS
Midnight Fog
The ultimate Halloween drink requires a little prep, but it’s so worth it!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Stemmed Cocktail (martini, coupe, or wine glass)
- Rosemary-spiced Cola Syrup (see below for recipe)
- Ice
- Cocktail Shaker
- Bar Spoon
INGREDIENTS (per cocktail):
- 2oz Pendleton® Whisky Midnight
- ½ oz Spiced Cola Syrup
- ¼ oz Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1-2 Dashes Angostura or your favorite Bitters
METHOD
Make the Cola syrup:
Combine the following in a small pot on the stove:
- 15oz Cola
- 1 Stick cinnamon
- 3 Cloves
- 2 Star Anise
- 2-3 Cardamom Pods
- Large Sprig of Rosemary
Simmer until slightly reduced. Strain into a jar or other vessel and chill in the fridge until ready to use.
To make the drink:
- Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice
- Stir with bar spoon until blended
- Strain into a chilled stemmed glass
It’s like pumpkin pie in a glass! It’s simple to make — sweet, delicious, and a spirited refreshment to delight all grown-up trick-or-treaters!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Rocks Glasses
- Cocktail Shaker
- Bar Spoon
- Ice
INGREDIENTS (per cocktail):
- 2oz Pendleton® Whisky Original
- 1 Bar Spoon of Brown Sugar
- 1 Bar Spoon of Pumpkin Puree
- Orange Twist (for garnish)
METHOD
- Combine all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker
- Shake until cold and well-blended
- Strain over ice into rocks glass
- Garnish with a fresh orange twist
WESTERN STORM
Our riff on the classic, swapping out rum for Pendleton® Whisky 1910 Rye.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Rocks Glasses
- Cocktail Shaker
- Muddler
INGREDIENTS (per cocktail):
- 2 oz Pendleton® Whisky 1910 Rye
- 4 oz Ginger Beer
- 4-5 Fresh Blackberries
- ½ oz Agave Syrup, Honey, or Simple Syrup
- ½ oz Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- Optional: Use black sugar to rim the glass.
METHOD
- Add blackberries, syrup, and whisky to the cocktail shaker and muddle well. Set aside.
- Rim your glass by wetting the rim with lemon or lime juice and dipping it into the black sugar
- Add ice and ginger beer to the rocks glass
- Pour blackberry mixture on top
- Garnish with a blackberry and lime wedge
The drink will appear separated, which makes for a nice presentation. However, the top portion is mostly whisky, so you might want to give it a stir before you sip.
Witches Brew
Cranberry, mint, and fresh berries create a bewitching punch concoction that’s easy to batch for your Halloween party.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Mint Tea (made in advance)
- Raspberry Syrup (make or buy)
- Ice
- Large Pitcher or Punchbowl
- Citrus Zester
INGREDIENTS:
- 750 ml Pendleton® Whisky Original
- 500 ml Mint Tea
- 2500 ml Good Quality Cranberry Juice
- 6 Limes
- 1 Orange, Sliced
- 1 cup Raspberries
- 3½ oz Raspberry Syrup
METHOD
- Make the mint tea using approximately 6 tea bags. Remove tea bags after steeping and cool before using
- Combine whisky, cranberry juice, raspberry syrup, juice of all limes in a punchbowl or large vessel
- Add orange slices and raspberries
- Stir well to combine
- Serve over ice in punch cups or rocks glasses
You can substitute the raspberry syrup with framboise (a raspberry cordial) or a good-quality cassis liqueur, like Royal Chambord.
All that’s left is to decide on your costume, invite your friends, and order a few bottles of Pendleton® Whisky for delivery. While you’re shopping, be sure to check out our cocktail page for more inspiration.
