Halloween recipes for spooky party cocktails

Bloody Mary

A classic anytime (especially the morning after a really horrifying binge), the Bloody Mary has such a gory name it is a cocktail that qualifies for the Halloween fun menu every year.

Bloody Mary recipe:

1-1/2 ounces vodka

3 ounces tomato juice

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon horseradish

Dash of Worcestershire sauce

Dash of Tabasco sauce

Sprinkle of black pepper

Stir all ingredients in a glass of crushed ice and garnish with a stalk of celery.

Zombie

The Zombie is another natural choice for a fancy drink at your Halloween party. Considering its high rum content, it should be the mandatory cocktail of any pirates in attendance.

Zombie cocktail recipe:

2 shots light rum

1 shot dark rum

1 shot pineapple juice

1 shot lime juice

1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Dribble of 151-proof rum as the topping

Shake all the ingredients EXCEPT the 151-proof rum together with crushed ice. Now strain the drink into another glass filled with fresh ice. Carefully pour a small amount of the 151-proof rum on top. Cast a maraschino cherry adrift on this treacherous sea and serve.

Orange martini

The Orange Halloween Martini will place a splash of holiday spirit in the hands of your party guests.

Orange Halloween Martini recipe:

1-1/2 ounces vodka

1 ounce Grand Marnier

Splash orange curacao

Simply shake together the ingredients and serve cold.