Spooky Cocktails for your Halloween Festivities!

Get ready for a spooky celebration!

Halloweekend is near— what better way to get in the ‘spirit’ than mixing up a mysterious and magical Empress 1908 cocktail? Whether you’re a fan of the dark and devious, the whimsical & fun or something in between, we’ve got a drink recipe for you. Read on for four delicious Halloween creations, and details on how to make them at home!

why purple for halloween?

Before we dive into the recipe details, we did some digging on the history of purple and it’s connection to All Hallow’s Eve. Orange seems like an obvious choice (cue jack-o-lanterns, fall foliage, and the warm glow of candlelight), but purple’s pairing with the holiday is a little less clear. Legend says the violet hue was often associated with witchcraft and magic, and some suggest the shade was introduced as a more fun & family-friendly option than black. Whatever its origin, the iconic colour palette of orange, black, purple and green has become unmistakably linked to this eerie time of year!

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Let’s explore the recipes!

In need of some last minute inspiration for your Halloween cocktail creations? Look no further! We’ve rounded up four of our favourites from this year and last that’ll fit just about any spooktacular celebration.

1. Mr. Oogie Boogie:

Created by @cheerstohappyhour

Ingredients

• 1¾ oz Empress 1908 Gin
• ¼ oz Absinthe
• ½ oz Maraschino Liqueur
• ¼ oz Creme De Violette
• ½ oz Lemon Juice
• 1 tbsp Yogurt
• 3 dashes Bittered Sling Grapefruit & Hops Bitters
• Cocktail Cherry

Method

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a Collins glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.

2. empress through the looking glass

Created by @mrs.barnes

Ingredients

• 2 oz Empress 1908 Gin
• ½ oz Sweet Basil Syrup
• 1 tsp Violet Honey
• Elderflower Tonic Water
• Edible Flowers & Basil Leaves

Method

Shake ingredients on ice and strain into a chilled stemless wine glass over fresh ice. Garnish with edible flowers and a sweet basil sprig.

3. empress Negroni

Created by @cooking_with_wine

Ingredients

• 1½ oz Empress 1908 Gin
• ¾ oz Luxardo Bitter Bianco
• ¾ oz Dry Vermouth
• Grapefruit Twist
• Cocktail Cherry

Method

Stir ingredients on ice. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a grapefruit peel and Luxardo Maraschino cherry.

4. birthday massacre

Created by @cheerstohappyhour

Ingredients

• 2 oz Empress 1908 Gin
• ½ oz Fino Sherry
• ¼ oz Elderflower Liqueur
• 1 tsp Olive Brine
• Stuffed Olive

method

Stir ingredients on ice. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a grapefruit peel and Luxardo Maraschino cherry.

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Sip responsibly!