Thirsty Thursday: Halloween-Inspired Cocktails

The Red Queen Gin Cosmo

Halloween is less than three weeks away, and it's time to finalize the decorations, themed food, drinks and music for all the parties planned. To help update your cocktails list (save the pumpkin flavors for the lattes), we've provided a list of our favorite options for tart, fruity, sweet and spicy drinks that are sure to 'mix' things up.

TART

Red Queen Gin Cosmopolitan
{pinned from supergoldenbakes.com}
Recipe serves 2

By combining ingredients like gin, St. Germain, lemon and cranberry juice, the Red Queen cocktail provides a tart, chilled version of a classic Cosmopolitan with a rich, red hue. 

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FRUITY

Hallowine Sangria
​{pinned from seasonedmom.com}
Recipe yields 12 cups 

​The recipe for 'Hallowine' sangria combines a very special wine - Casillero del Diablo Cabernet - with sugar, OJ, liqueur and club soda for a bubbly, fruity treat. Fresh pieces of oranges and blackberries, with plenty of ice cubes, keep the cocktail citrusy and flavorful.

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SPICY

Devilish Punch
{pinned from pocketchangegourmet.com}
Recipe serves 6-8 
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For a real twist on traditional punch, consider this devilish recipe that combines lemon-lime soda, strawberries, cranberry juice cocktail, sugar, vodka and serrano chili pepper garnish (for the horns, of course). 

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SWEET

Vampire Kiss Shots 
{pinned from baileys.com}

Party goers with a sweet tooth will love this creative, vampire shots from Baileys. With a little raspberry and sugar purée, and some chocolate syrup for garnish, these make the perfect addition to your late-night menu.

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Have any other Halloween-themed cocktails that you've tried and want to share? Send them to us at pinterest.com/highspiritshosp and we'll add them to our board!