Daniel Zapata
Halloween Cocktails
Updated: Jan 15, 2022
I love creating seasonal cocktails and Halloween can not go amiss! Using fresh ingredients inspired by Autumn and this spooky season. From warm pumpkin cinnamon flavours to smoky and dark cocktails. Bringing unique tastes in a glass.
Here are my 3 signature cocktails for Halloween 2021:

The Old Pumpkin
An Autumnal twist on this classic cocktail. Perfectly balanced flavours combining the sweetness of my homemade Pumpkin Jam with a touch of spice, topped with burnt cinnamon. This is truly Autumn in a beverage!
Ingredients:
Bourbon Whiskey
Homemade Pumpkin Spiced Jam*
Chocolate Bitters
Touch of Campari
Smoked Cinnamon Stick
*Check out how to make the Pumpkin Spiced Jam here.

Blackberry Boo
I created this cocktail with a dark look in mind and what better fresh ingredients to use than blackberry?! Playing with flavours and ingredients to create a unique taste and this was the result. A refreshing, fruity and spiced cocktail.
Ingredients:
Rum
Blackberries
Basil
Falernum Syrup
Lime
Ginger Beer

The Bloody Margarita
I actually had the main ingredient as Blood Orange in mind for this cocktail but living on an island it was impossible to access! So I came up with the closest alternative - Grapefruit. To add more of a Halloween touch to this cocktail I've added a mysterious touch of black salt on the rim. Oh and Tequila had to be on the menu (Feliz dÃa de los muertos)!
Ingredients:
Tequila
Cointreau
Campari
Fresh Grapefruit
Fresh Lime Juice
Touch of Agave Syrup
Himalayan Black Salt on the rim