Halloween is creeping closer, and if you’re planning a spooky get-together, a themed drinks menu can be just as important as the costumes.
From a blackberry and ginger beer tequila cocktail to a blood orange Margarita and a whisky serve designed to look like it’s bleeding, Pantalones Tequila, Sierra Tequila and Cotswolds Distillery have shared three Halloween-inspired cocktail recipes to try at home this spooky season.
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or simply looking for a seasonal drink to enjoy on an autumn evening, these recipes bring plenty of colour, flavour and theatrical presentation to the glass.
For more Halloween drink inspiration, check out our previous guide to [spooky Halloween serves], which featured recipes from Cotswolds Distillery and other drinks brands.
The Devil’s Drawers | Pantalones Tequila
First up is The Devil’s Drawers, a blackberry-forward cocktail from Pantalones Tequila.
Founded in 2023 by Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves, Pantalones Tequila produces tequila made from 100% organic Blue Weber agave. The brand’s Halloween serve combines its Organic Reposado Tequila with fresh lime, Cointreau, homemade blackberry syrup and ginger beer.
The result is a dark, fruity cocktail finished with fresh blackberries for a suitably devilish garnish.
Blackberry Syrup
Ingredients:
- ½ pint blackberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Method:
Rinse the blackberries and place them in a bowl. Toss with the sugar and leave to sit for around 30 minutes.
Muddle the berries before straining the mixture to create the syrup.
Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 44ml Pantalones Organic Reposado Tequila
- 14ml fresh lime juice
- 14ml Cointreau
- 30ml blackberry syrup
- Ginger beer, to top
Method:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice before adding the tequila, lime juice, Cointreau and blackberry syrup.
Shake well, then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with ginger beer and finish with fresh blackberries for a dramatic Halloween garnish.
Pantalones Tequila Blanco is currently available from Waitrose, while Pantalones Tequila Reposado is available through The Whisky Exchange.
Bloody Margarita | Sierra Tequila
If you’re looking for something a little brighter, Sierra Tequila’s Bloody Margarita puts a Halloween spin on one of the world’s best-known cocktails.
The recipe combines Sierra Blanco or Reposado Tequila with Cointreau, fresh lime juice and blood orange juice, creating a vibrant red-orange drink that’s particularly suited to a spooky-season drinks table.
Ingredients
- 50ml Sierra Blanco or Reposado Tequila
- 20ml Cointreau
- 20ml fresh lime juice
- 100ml blood orange juice
- Orange slice, to garnish
Method
Add the tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice and blood orange juice to a glass or cocktail shaker and combine.
Serve over ice and garnish with a slice of orange.
Sierra Tequila Blanco is available from selected UK supermarkets, with prices starting from £17.50 for 50cl. Sierra Tequila Reposado is also available from selected retailers.
The Devil’s Share | Cotswolds Distillery
For whisky fans, The Devil’s Share from Cotswolds Distillery takes a more theatrical approach to Halloween cocktails.
The serve combines Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky with lemon juice, Cotswolds Amaro, honey syrup and red wine.
The finishing touch is what gives the cocktail its spooky appearance: red wine is drizzled over the drink and ice to create a ‘bleeding’ effect in the glass.
Ingredients
- 45ml Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky
- 25ml lemon juice
- 15ml Cotswolds Amaro
- 15ml honey syrup
- 7.5ml red wine
Method
Add the whisky, lemon juice, Cotswolds Amaro and honey syrup to an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
Shake well before straining into an ice-filled rocks glass.
Finally, drizzle the red wine over the cocktail and ice to create the bleeding effect.
Cotswolds Signature Single Malt Whisky is 46% ABV, with an RRP from £46 for 70cl. It is available from Cotswolds Distillery and selected retailers including Waitrose, Tesco and Amazon.
Get Ready For Spooky Season!
Whether you’re after something fruity, citrusy or whisky-led, these three Halloween cocktails offer plenty of inspiration for an autumn drinks menu.
Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46%
RRP: From £46 for 70cl
Available from:
Sierra Tequila Blanco
RRP: From £17.50 for 50cl
Available from:
Sierra Tequila Reposado
RRP: From £18.00 for 50cl
Available from:
Pantalones Tequila Blanco
Price: £43.00
Available from:
Pantalones Tequila Reposado
RRP: £49.50
Available from:
Find out more about the brands featured in these Halloween cocktail recipes:
Whether you’re after something fruity, citrusy or whisky-led, these three Halloween cocktails offer plenty of inspiration for an autumn drinks menu.
The Devil’s Drawers brings together blackberry and ginger beer for a dark, fruity tequila serve, while the Bloody Margarita uses blood orange to give a classic cocktail a Halloween-ready appearance. Meanwhile, The Devil’s Share goes all-in on the theatrical side of spooky season with its dramatic red wine finish.
Please enjoy responsibly and ensure suitable alcohol-free options are available for guests who do not drink alcohol.
