Halloween isn’t just for the kids, there are plenty of wicked ways for adults to enjoy this holiday too. Put the ‘boo’ in boozy and get creative with these spooky serves from Cotswolds Distillery, Jaisalmer Gin, Café Solo, Betty Booze and Betty Buzz.
Cotswolds Distillery ‘The Devil’s Share’ (left) and Many of Horror (right)
45ml Cotswolds Signature Single Malt Whisky | 25ml Lemon Juice | 15ml Cotswolds Whisky Amaro Liqueur No.1 | 15ml Honey Syrup | 7.5ml Red Wine
Place all ingredients except the red wine into an ice filled cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into an ice filled rocks glass. Drizzle red wine over the cocktail and ice to create a ‘bleeding’ effect in the glass.
50ml Cotswolds Dry gin | 25ml triple sec | 25ml Vermouth
Place all of the ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with orange peel.
Cotswolds Signature Single Malt Whisky RRP: £39 for 70cl. ABV: 46%.
Available from: Waitrose, Tesco, Ocado, Majestic Wine, The Whisky Exchange, Fortnum & Mason, Amazon and Cotswolds Distillery
Cotswolds Whisky Amaro Liqueur No.1 RRP: £35 for 500ml. ABV: 40%.
Available from Cotswolds Distillery.
Cotswolds Dry Gin RRP: £37.00 for 70cl ABV: 46%.
Café Solo BOOzy Hot Chocolate
50ml Café Solo Original | Your favourite premium Hot Chocolate | Squirty Cream | Mixed spice
Make your hot chocolate. Pour 50ml of Café Solo into a mug, top up with the hot chocolate and give it a stir. Top with cream and sprinkle with mixed spice. Decorate with Halloween treats. To turn up the heat, try sprinkling some Chilli powder instead of Mixed Spice!
CAFÉ SOLO Original RRP: £30 for 70cl ABV: 25%.
Available from: Amazon
Jaisalmer Spiced Pumpkin Cocktail
50ml Jaisalmer Gin | 25ml Monin Pumpkin Spice Syrup | 20ml Lemon Juice | Cinnamon Sticks
To make the cocktail, add all ingredients to a Boston glass, shake, and double strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with cinnamon sticks.
Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin: RRP from £34.95 for 70cl. ABV 43%.
Available from: Amazon, Drink Supermarket, The Whisky Exchange and Master of Malt
Betty Buzz Ginger Apple Mocktail
1/2 Bottle Betty Buzz Ginger Beer | 50ml Cloudy Apple Juice | 15ml Lemon Juice
Combine ice, apple juice, lemon juice and cinnamon syrup. Shake well and strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice. Pour Betty Buzz Ginger Beer over top. Garnish with an apple fan.
Betty Buzz Ginger Beer has a clean, fresh ginger taste with the perfect balance of spice and bubbles. Made with Carbonated Water, Cane Sugar, Ginger Juice and Citric Acid. No artificial colours or sweeteners.
Betty Booze Sparkling Bourbon
Betty Booze is a range of low-ABV sparkling RTD canned cocktails made from the freshest ingredients. Betty Booze Sparkling Bourbon is paired with the crisp flavours of apple, a kick of ginger and a dash of sour cherry. Crafted with only sparkling water, premium bourbon whiskey, and real juice.
Serve in a glass with some ghoulish garnishes like sliced apples and spherical ice to elevate this serve for the spooky season.
Betty Booze Sparkling Bourbon with Apple Ginger Sour Cherry: RRP: £3 for 355ml can.
Available in a pack of 4 x 355ml cans from £12 from: Majestic & Whole Foods
Happy Halloween!