Dark and ominous, but inviting with a smoky aroma, this Scotch-based drink by
George Washington Bar bartender Tom Lasher-Walker captures the mysterious spirit of All Hallow's Eve in Scotland. The name, however, is a cheeky reference to the most popular song of the 1975 hit musical Rocky Horror Picture Show. If preparing the drink for a large party, scale up, batch the ingredients in advance, and assemble each drink to order by ladling individual servings into a glasses over fresh ice.
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Samuel Kim
Forget the costume—what’s truly essential on Halloween is a properly named drink. And don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of Halloween-themed drinks to get you through the spookiest night of the year. If you like mezcal, try our Los Angelitos punch, an easy-sipping take on a spicy strawberry margarita. Or if you are more of a rum person, go for the Zombie cocktail. We’ve even got a fruity bourbon idea, if that’s more your speed. So skip the candy, and have a cocktail this Halloween.
Time Warp
Dark and ominous, but inviting with a smoky aroma, this Scotch-based drink by George Washington Bar bartender Tom Lasher-Walker captures the mysterious spirit of All Hallow’s Eve in Scotland. The name, however, is a cheeky reference to the most popular song of the 1975 hit musical Rocky Horror Picture Show. If preparing the drink for a large party, scale up, batch the ingredients in advance, and assemble each drink to order by ladling individual servings into a glasses over fresh ice. Get the recipe for Time Warp »
The Rule of Threes
Nodding to the Halloween episode of the popular sitcom 30 Rock, this cognac-and-sherry cocktail offers a subtle pumpkin flavor spice flavor with the use of a tea-infused simple syrup. Adapted from bartender Alex Jump of Denver’s Death & Co. bar, it’s the perfect autumn punch to please both pumpkin spice lovers and the rest of us alike. Get the recipe for The Rule of Threes »
Los Angelitos Punch
Adapted from a recipe from bartender Tom Lasher-Walker of New York’s George Washington Bar, this easy-sipping take on a spicy strawberry margarita fuses the smoke of mezcal with the peppery green notes of Ancho Reyes green chile liqueur. Drawing its Halloween-friendly, blood-red color from a splash of raspberry liqueur, the drink can be scaled up depending on how many servings you need. The name is a reference to Mexico’s Día de los Angelitos (“Day of the Little Angels”), the day the souls of departed children return home to spend time with their loved ones. Get the recipe for Los Angelitos Punch »
Corpse Reviver No. 2
Popularized by the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock, this classic cocktail is part of a succession of “Corpse Revivers” originally devised as a hangover cure. An ice-cold nip of this elixir is refreshing, astringent, and strong enough to perk up the senses. Get the recipe for Corpse Reviver No. 2 »
Devil’s Garden
At first sip, lime juice and fresh mint refresh the taste buds, but soon the smoky and spicy undertones of chipotle-infused mezcal creep over the palate. A touch of Cynar, an unusual liqueur made from artichokes, adds a veil of mystery. Get the recipe for Devil’s Garden »
Red Riding Hood
The bright fruit flavors of red currant meld with the intricate flavor of Root, a root beer-inspired spirit with notes of birch, dusky spice, bright herbs, and vanilla, to create the drinkable version of a walk in the woods. Get the recipe for Red Riding Hood »
