Top mixologists from two leading resorts have created some spooky cocktails perfect for this weekend’s Halloween parties or just to get into the fall spirit.
The Zak-O-Lantern, created by Whiteface Lodge’s Lead Mixologist Zachary Blair, is a pumpkin inspired highball that is made only from fresh ingredients. Using spiced rum as the base, the cocktail is mixed with a handmade Hickory Syrup.
This is combined with a homemade pumpkin puree that pairs well with the Hickory and has a nice woody finish. Finally, the drink is topped off with club soda, making this a light, refreshing autumn cocktail.
2 oz spiced rum
1 oz hickory syrup
Splash of lemon
Bar spoon of pumpkin purée
Shake ingredients
Pour in high ball with club soda
Garnish with a cinnamon stick
McCoy’s Oceanfront at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, is offering a Halloween Weekend Cocktail Menu priced at just $10 per drink.
Hallow-Rita
2 oz. 1800 silver tequila
.5 oz. Cointreau
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. simple syrup
.5 oz. orange juice
Shake and strain in a Collins glass over fresh ice with a black sugar rim and a lime wheel
Ghostini
1.5 oz. Vanilla Stoli
1.5 oz. Godiva White Chocolate
1/8 tsp fresh vanilla
Shake and strain in a martini glass with a marshmallow ghost
Vampire Kiss
1.5 oz. Titos
1.5 oz. Chambord
1 oz. cranberry juice
Splash of fresh lime juice
Shake and strain in a martini glass with a red candy rim