We’ve teamed up with Breckenridge Distillery to share Halloween-ready cocktails hand-crafted by their award-winning Liquid Chef Billie Keithley, that includes their frightfully tremendous spirits. From clean Bourbon to zippy Chili Chile Vodka, they have the products with regards to whipping up spooky sips.
We take Halloween very severely in my home. My husband and I like to begin curating our spooky film checklist in direction of the tip of September in order that by the point October rolls round, we’re prepared for motion. His picks normally embrace a mixture of thrillers and true horror movies (no thanks), whereas mine are principally campy classics and childhood favorites—Hocus Pocus, Rocky Horror Image Present, and Addams Household Values are all must-sees.
No film viewing expertise is full with out one thing to sip and snacks, and my motto is the extra festive the higher. Breckenridge Distillery has my beverage wants coated with their spectacular vary of spirits (gin! spiced rum! bourbon!), plus they’ve dreamt up a slew of bewitching drinks that’ll pair completely with our scary film lineup. And naturally, I’ve acquired some candy treats in thoughts to get pleasure from with every, as a result of ‘tis the season.
1. You’ll Float Too & Preserved Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Whereas I am not a giant fan of scary films, I’ve by no means actually had a problem with clowns, so this It-inspired drink is okay in my e-book. Breckenridge Chili Chile Vodka serves as the bottom for a glowing lemony cocktail with loads of smoky warmth from the Turkish Chili- and Pueblo Chile-infused spirit. Paired with citrusy crinkle cookies that look downright ghoulish, this pairing isn’t any joke.
To make the drink: Rim your glass with honey and fill with ice. Add 1 ounce Breckenridge Chili Chile Vodka, 3 ounces contemporary lemonade, and 1 scoop lemon sherbet to the glass and prime with soda, then stir to mix.
2. Apocalypse Punch & Triple-Chocolate Olive Oil Brownies
If the apocalypse had been coming, I might be stocking up on allll of the chocolate. This pairing options Triple-Chocolate Olive Oil Brownies and a batched berry cocktail that’ll make round 20 servings, which is good for the occasion throwers amongst us. Breckenridge Gin stars alongside tangy cranberry or raspberry juice, do-it-yourself rosemary easy syrup, and brewed lemon tea.
To make the rosemary easy syrup: Mix 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 5 rosemary sprigs in a medium saucepan over medium warmth. Stir till sugar is dissolved, flip off warmth, and let cool. Pressure the syrup, then refrigerate till you are prepared to make use of (as much as two weeks).
To make the drink: Add 1 (750-milliliter) bottle Breckenridge Gin, 90 ounces cranberry or raspberry juice, 16 ounces brewed lemon tea, and 10 ounces rosemary easy syrup to a punch bowl and stir to mix. Refrigerate till you are able to serve and end with citrus wheels when it is occasion time.
3. Don’t Fall Asleep & Matcha Snickerdoodles
This duo is a imply, inexperienced, taste machine due to verdant Matcha Snickerdoodles and a inexperienced tea cocktail made with aromatic, American-style Breckenridge Gin. You undoubtedly will not be falling asleep as soon as you have had your fill of this caffeinated pairing, which implies no probability of nightmares on Elm (or any) avenue.
To make the honey easy syrup: Mix 1 cup water, 4 ounces honey, and 4 ounces sugar in a medium saucepan over medium warmth. Stir till sugar is dissolved, flip off warmth, and let cool utterly. Refrigerate till you are prepared to make use of (as much as two weeks).
To make the drink: Add 2 ounces Breckenridge Gin, 1 ounce honey easy syrup, 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice, and three/4 ounce brewed inexperienced tea to a shaker stuffed with ice. Shake for six to eight seconds, or till the shaker is chilly to the contact, then pressure and serve over light-up ice cubes (common ice works too).
4. Cabin within the Woods & Chocolate Pumpkin Butter Cups
Bourbon and chocolate are a foolproof pairing all 12 months spherical, however for an completely autumnal twist, add seasonal favorites like pumpkin and apple cider to the combination. Chocolate Pumpkin Butter Cups are simply the correct quantity of candy to enrich the notes of dry cacao and brown sugar in Breckenridge Bourbon.
To make the drink: Add 1 1/2 ounces Breckenridge Bourbon, 2 ounces apple cider, 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, and three/4 ounce orgeat to a shaker stuffed with ice. Shake for six to eight seconds, or till the shaker is chilly to the contact, then pressure and serve over ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel and toasted pumpkin seeds, then use the Breville Polyscience Smoking Gun Professional to smoke apple smoking chips over the drink for 8 seconds.
5. Breckenridge Zombie & Coconut Dream Bars
A play on a traditional tiki drink, this model of a Zombie combines Breckenridge’s darkish molasses-forward Spiced Rum with freshly squeezed fruit juices, ardour fruit syrup, and Falernum (a spiced, citrusy syrup). The spookiness right here is, in fact, within the title—throw on Zombieland and you will be effectively in your strategy to themed film evening perfection. Spherical out your tropical-inspired lineup with Coconut Dream Bars, and benefit from the present.
To make the fervour fruit syrup: Mix 1/2 cup contemporary ardour fruit pulp (strained by a tremendous mesh sieve to take away seeds) and 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan. Stir till sugar is dissolved, flip off warmth, and let cool utterly. Refrigerate till you are prepared to make use of (as much as two weeks).
To make the drink: Add 2 1/2 ounces Breckenridge Spiced Rum, 1 ounce pineapple juice, 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 1/2 ounces ardour fruit syrup (do-it-yourself or store-bought), and 1/2 ounce Falernum to a shaker stuffed with ice. Shake for six to eight seconds, or till the shaker is chilly to the contact, then pressure and serve over pebble ice cubes. Garnish with contemporary mint.
What are your favourite spooky sip and snack pairings? Inform us within the feedback under!
Our mates at Breckenridge Distillery have been producing high quality spirits since 2008. Rooted in a deep love for high quality whiskey, their choices have expanded past the unique bourbon and vodka to incorporate Spiced Rum, Gin, Reserve Mix, and extra. For extra Halloween-inspired cocktails, take a look at their web site.