29. Wicked Behavior
There’s nothing wicked about a pineapple-bourbon-aperol combo except how easily you’ll guzzle it down. It’s sinfully good.
28. Cinnamon for my Demons
Having just returned from Oaxaca with Cocktail Camera and High-Proof Preacher, I thought it was fitting to include one of his original cocktails in my Halloween series. Floating along a hellish lava river is: Cinnamon for my demons!
27. RPBC Old Fashioned
Halloween cocktails that won't rot your teeth (but might rot your brain) continues with one that might actually rot your teeth. With Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup-infused bourbon and salted caramel in the mix, this might be the most candy-forward cocktail on my list.
26. Swamps of Sadness
Growing up in the 80s, nothing was scarier than basic children's movies and TV programming. So I figured why not create a drink based on a core trauma memory from The NeverEnding Story. RIP Artex.
25. Ghost with the Most
Based on the Green Ghost of the 1937 Café Royal Cocktail Book Coronation Edition, which says this cocktail was "invented by J. B. Hurrell." It's supposed to be made with green chartreuse, but I don't have any so I used @luxardoofficial Santo Herbal Liqueur.
24. BeetleJuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!
Halloween cocktails that won't rot your teeth (but might rot your brain), featuring the Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! cocktail. It’s sweet and bubbly, dominated by strawberry with a hint of absinthe.
23. Mexican Zombie
Tiki takes a trip to Mexico with this riff on a traditional zombie. I've seen this one done by so many people that I don't know the original creator. Play with your spirits to find the right flavor combination for your palette. ¡Salud!
22. Corpse Reviver No.2
Welcome back to the land of the living (dead)! This hair-of-the-dog cocktail dates back to pre-prohibition times when drinks were specifically crafted and consumed to “raise the drinker from the dead.” May it do the same for you in the trying, modern times.
21. Shadow Woman
Another pear-fect Autumn cocktail to help you transition fully into spooky season.
20. I bleed campari
A chai masala-infused Negroni that still runs as red as the Campari in my veins.
19. Witch Doctor
This tequila-mezcal potion packs a punch with a sizable dose of bitters. It’s remedy enough to bring anyone back from the dead.
18. Love Lies Bleeding
A transformative mix of mezcal, Aperol, and Cardamaro that’s sure to make you howl at the moon. Hopefully your date can run fast…
17. Queen of the Damned
You can hear voices calling your name—someone is trying to resurrect you—soon you'll be free from the Underworld! But the Queen of the Damned may have other plans for you...
16. Necromancer
This Corpse Reviver variation ups the absinthe ante and swaps elderflower liquor for the traditional orange liqueur, brightening the herbaceousness of the original while still getting the message across.
15. Skull & Bones
This variation on the 1960s classic, the Shrunken Skull, was revived and revamped by Tony Ramos at the Don The Beachcomber bar. Get ready to spank some mint because this skeleton loves a huge bush.
14. El Diablo
A bubbly concoction that melds luscious black currant, reposado tequila, and bright ginger—perfect for a hot walk through the Underworld.
13. Soul Clench
In the Underworld, your soul is valuable currency—don't trade it carelessly, no matter how parched you may be.
12. River Styx
Grab two coins for the ferryman, bid farewell to the mortal coil, and descend into the fiery pit along the River Styx. Coffee, chocolate, and allspice mingle to bring comfort to the souls awaiting Hades' judgment.