Halloween Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
This spooky twist on the classic Old Fashioned blends bourbon, autumn fruit flavors, and rich, moody garnishes for a cocktail that’s perfect for Halloween night or any fall celebration. It’s warm, smooth, and full of character—just like the season.
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Fine strainer (optional)
- Rocks glass
- Peeler
- Cocktail shaker (optional if using pumpkin puree)
- Pitcher (for batching)
- Muddler (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1/2 oz simple syrup or maple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura or orange bitters
- 1/2 oz pomegranate juice apple cider, or cherry syrup
- 1/4 oz Chambord black raspberry liqueur or cherry brandy
- 1 tsp pumpkin puree or honey syrup optional
- Splash of fresh lemon juice optional
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: Maraschino cherry cinnamon stick, citrus peel, or fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Add bourbon, syrup, bitters, juice, and Chambord (or cherry brandy) to a mixing glass.
- Stir in optional pumpkin puree or honey syrup and lemon juice, if using.
- Fill the glass with ice and stir gently for about 20 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a cherry, cinnamon stick, citrus twist, or a few blackberries.
- Serve immediately