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.
11. Obituary
This popular classic cocktail has been around since the 1940s, and unlike other cocktails that have their moment in the sun then disappear, the Obituary is so good that it will never have its namesake written about it.
10. Undead Gentleman
Another riff-on-a-classic, the Undead Gentleman is a strong tiki cocktail that’s perfect for your next Halloween party. But beware: too many will knock you dead on your ass.
9. In Cold Blood
A criminally easy cocktail to make, In Cold Blood balances bitterness with notes of sweet and salty—all the characteristics of your favorite villain or serial killer.
8. Seven Sins
What’s in the box?! A delicious cocktail, that’s what! Seven Sins is a perfect Halloween party drink, one which rejects the typical holiday-spice ingredients without ostracizing them completely.
7. Headless Horseman
This Halloween-coded pumpkin colada comes from the Brooklyn bar Leyenda and features Brazil's favorite spirit, cachaça.
5. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Old Fashioned
A chocolate chip banana bread old fashioned. Because baked goods make for fantastic cocktail inspiration!
4. Ghost of black’s beach
Hang out with your wang out—it’s time to have a drink with the ghost of Black’s Beach.
3. Falling Leaves
Falling Leaves is an autumnal cocktail featuring the season’s most overlooked fruit: Pear!
Negroni Week Gin Round-Up
While Campari usually takes center stage, for this year's Negroni Week I decided to break down my favorite gins instead.