It’s here!! Spooky Cocktail Saturday is back and we have some of my most favorite cocktails I’ve ever shared. I am more excited than any other year. My cocktail ideas are flowing. I’m kicking off our fall/holiday cocktails with the spookiest, yummiest autumn punch! As with all Cocktail Saturday recipes, I keep these posts short and sweet, so let’s jump into it! I haven’t shared many punch recipes, but I did a couple last holiday season and loved them so much. So I’m bringing them back! I especially love punch recipes because while they chill in the fridge they develop an even more intense and delicious flavor. We can all love that! The other ingredient that’s greatly exciting me this season is ginger. It’s a spice I haven’t played around with much in the past, but I’m having so much fun with it now!
Here are the details
Step 1: mix the punch base You’ll need pomegranate juice. You could also use cranberry juice, but I prefer pomegranate juice for more sweetness and flavor. I prefer to use a pomegranate juice like Pom, with no added sugar. You’ll also need vodka, apple butter, bitters, and cinnamon sticks. And then the secret to this drink, ginger. The ginger really adds a zing and spiciness that’s so delicious in cocktails. Mix this all together in a large punch bowl. I LOVE these skull tumblers, so cute and “spooky”. Oh, and this pumpkin jar would be such a cute punch bowl too! Chill the mix until you plan to serve. This can be made three to four days ahead. Step 2: mix the gingered sugar rim This is the “enchanted/magical” element of this fun punch. It makes things sparkle and feel haunted, yet still pretty. This is a mix of coarse sugar, brown sugar, and candied ginger. Dip each glass in pomegranate juice and then the sugar. It creates the perfect sugared rim. Step 3: add the champagne and serve To serve, pour over the champagne, then top off each individual glass with spicy-sweet ginger beer. So easy, spooky, magical, and cute – all at the same time. This drink is really festive! This cocktail is perfect for any and all of your upcoming Halloween parties. But it’s also great to enjoy with a small group of family or friends. And for friends who don’t drink, you’ve still got them covered, simply make the mocktail variation! I hope you all enjoy this very fun drink and that it brings plenty of spookiness to your October Halloween season. Enjoy! Looking for other haunted Halloween drinks? Here are a few ideas: Haunted Pumpkin Patch Margarita Smoky Sanderson Sisters’ Smash “I put a Spell on You” Poison Apple Martini The Goblet of Fire Cocktail Nightmare on Bourbon Street The Black Widow Smash The Deathly Hallows Cocktail The Golden Snitch Cocktail Sleepy Hollow Cocktail Pumpkin Patch Punch Lastly, if you make this Enchanted Graveyard Pomegranate Punch, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
