As the leaves begin to fall and the air grows crisp, something wickedly delicious this way comes. It’s the season of ghouls, ghosts, and, of course, ghastly good cocktails. Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re like us, you’re gearing up for a bewitching celebration filled with spooks, spirits, and a little bit of magic. While costumes and decorations set the eerie mood, no Halloween party is complete without a signature cocktail to enchant your guests.
This particular holiday is the perfect occasion to let your imagination run wild. From spooky decorations and creative costumes to themed food and drinks, there’s plenty of room for creativity. Halloween gives everyone a chance to step away from their everyday selves and become someone or something entirely different. It marks the beginning of the holiday season, and celebrating this is a great way to embrace the change of seasons, the crisp fall air, and the beautiful autumn colors.
Our Barmalade® team is committed to giving you every reason to celebrate and, more importantly, the tools that you need in your arsenal to make your home bartending experience as seamless and fun as possible! That’s why it’s a passion of ours to bring you delicious recipes that will elevate your bar game and add to any occasion you’re a part of. Created by the wizards at Barmalade®, this concoction is a spellbinding symphony of sweet, tangy, and earthy flavors that will leave you and your friends spellbound.
With our All-Natural Cocktail Mixers at your disposal, The Witches Brew Halloween Cocktail is the perfect drink to set the tone for a thrillingly fun evening. Keep reading to learn how to brew up this wickedly delicious cocktail at home using simple ingredients and our step-by-step recipe.
Why Barmalade®?
All-Natural Ingredients: Barmalade® prides itself on using all-natural ingredients in its products. There are no artificial flavors or additives, which means you’re getting a high-quality, clean taste. This commitment to natural ingredients not only enhances the flavor of your cocktails but also aligns with a more health-conscious approach to mixology.
Unique Flavor Combinations: Barmalade® offers a unique array of flavor combinations that you won’t find anywhere else. In this drink recipe, our Blood Orange-Guava Barmalade® offers a distinct and innovative twist to traditional cocktail recipes, allowing you to explore and expand your palate.
Versatility: Whether you’re shaking up a classic margarita or crafting an exotic tiki drink, Barmalade® products provide versatility. Our mixers can be used in a wide variety of cocktails, making them a staple ingredient for any home bar.
Ease of Use: Barmalade® products take the guesswork out of mixology. Even if you’re new to making cocktails, our ready-to-use mixers make it easy to create impressive drinks at home. It’s like having a professional bartender in your kitchen!
Jam Packed with Fruit: Barmalade®’s first ingredient is always fruit. Other mixers have more water than any other ingredient, leaving your cocktails lacking in flavor and requiring more product. More fruit means each and every Barmalade® cocktail is bursting with flavor, while using less. No need to hand muddle a thing, the magic is in our mixers, ensuring a quick and easy cocktail-making experience!
The Alchemy Behind the Brew
The art of cocktail-making is nothing short of alchemy. It’s about transforming simple ingredients into a mesmerizing mixture that tantalizes the taste buds. And our Witches Brew Halloween Cocktail is a testament to this magical transformation. Let’s break down the ingredients and explore the magic behind this bewitching drink.
Reposado Tequila is known for its smooth and sophisticated flavor profile. Aged in oak barrels, it adds a subtle hint of vanilla and caramel to our brew, perfectly complementing the sweetness of the Blood Orange-Guava Barmalade®. This tequila is the spirit of our cocktail, providing a robust base that carries the other flavors and is enhanced by the quality ingredients that make up our products.
Beet juice might seem like an unusual cocktail ingredient, but trust us, it’s pure magic. It gives our brew an earthy undertone and a blood-red hue that’s just right for Halloween. Beets are a complimentary flavor profile with blood oranges, and will elevate this cocktail with its earthiness and depth. Its natural anti-inflammatory properties will help you ward off any evil spirits that may be lurking around.
Grand Marnier adds a touch of orange liqueur to our brew, further enhancing the citrus flavors. It also brings an extra layer of depth and complexity to the cocktail. Combined with the Blood Orange-Guava Barmalade®, it creates a delicious harmony of tangy and sweet.
Stirring Up the Magic
Now that we’ve unraveled the mystery behind each ingredient, let’s get to the fun part – brewing this magical concoction! As you gather your ingredients, remember that the key to a delicious cocktail is balance and confidence when you’re mixing. That’s why we take all of the guesswork out of mixing and make our recipes simple and easy to follow. There are links attached to every product to help you find everything you need, and every one of our products is balanced to perfection to make these recipes foolproof every time. Let’s get to mixing!
Witches Brew Halloween Cocktail
Ingredients
1 oz Blood Orange-Guava Barmalade®
1.5 oz Reposado Tequila
0.5 oz Grand Marnier
0.5 oz Beet Juice
.75 oz Homemade Sour Mix (or Tres Agaves Organic Lime Margarita Mix)
Instructions
Gather your ingredients and a cocktail shaker.
Pour each ingredient into the shaker, add ice, and shake vigorously. Pour your brew into a glass.
Garnish as desired, but our team thinks that a slice of blood orange or a sprig of rosemary would add a nice touch. You can also add a black salt rim for an extra spooky touch and a little tang that will compliment the combination of tequila and our Blood Orange-Guava Barmalade®!
Indulge in the captivating flavors of the Witches Brew Halloween Cocktail. With each shake of your tins, you weave an atmosphere of mystery and festive revelry. As you take a sip, you’ll be immersed in the allure of autumn and the spellbinding spirit of Halloween. Remember, the real magic of being a home bartender isn’t just about mixing drinks; it’s about creating memories. So, enjoy this spellbinding cocktail with friends and family, and make this holiday one to remember.
We’re excited to see what spooktacular creations you come up with. Be sure to snap some pictures and tag us with your rendition of the Witches Brew Halloween Cocktail. Feel free to get creative with your garnishes and show us what’s possible when you have great ingredients, a good recipe, and a fun time with friends around your home bar.
Cheers to a hauntingly good time from us here at Barmalade®!