Last updated on September 8th, 2024 at 06:57 pm
When it comes to cocktails sometimes I am oblivious on what to order in a restaurant or bar. My mind goes blanks or I am stuck undecided. My first problem is the pressure to quickly order when I don’t know what’s on offer and my second is that I don’t like drinks that are strong tasting. I like fruity, light, fizzy or creamy drinks that taste more like desserts than just a plain drink and I think that’s why I prefer to make my own cocktail recipes at home. I have time to taste test what I like and what I don’t like as much as play around with various flavors together.
We have teamed up with 31DOVER.COM before to try some new recipes for the holidays. They have never let us down. It’s October and what better thing to celebrate coming up for the adults is Halloween as much as it’s for kids too. Who doesn’t love a Halloween Adult Cocktail, I mean Costume party? Don’t lie!
Halloween Cocktail Inspiration
We were sent this delicious Mozart Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice liqueur to test out. I had never had it before so I was keen to try a small sip and see. It was creamy but not heavy and the hint of chocolate with the pumpkin spice is right up my street for flavor. At first, I thought to pair it with coffee for a more subtle recipe but it’s not Christmas it’s Halloween and therefore I went for a Halloween inspired Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Martini. Drizzling that chocolate syrup, pouring that heavy cream and dressing it up with cinnamon sticks and star anise for the perfect combination.
Halloween Treats For Hungry Guests
While I am all about the cocktails, you can’t have a party without some tasty snacks. You could go all out on the Halloween theme with Candy Corn Brownies, Halloween snowballs and Halloween snack mix. Or if you are serving your pumpkin spice cocktails at a fall party but not fully embracing Halloween then you could serve some of my other popular party foods.
Check out these tips for preparing for the ultimate fun Halloween as a family
What Is In A Pumpkin Spice Martini?
For me, the key to a good cocktail is to keep it simple. I don’t want to be spending ages making up fancy drinks, I want them to be minimal effort but still have the wow factor. The key ingredients in a pumpkin spice martini in my house is the pumpkin spice chocolate cream. It has most of the pumpkin spice flavouring for the cocktail, and then I can just add double cream and chocolate syrup to make it more decadent, and a star anise and cinnamon to garnish.
Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Martini
This simple to make but stunning to look at cocktail will impress all of your guests
Ingredients
EACH MARTINI
- Double Shot Mozart’s Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice liqueur
- 1/2 cup double cream
- Hershey’s chocolate syrup to swirl
- 1 Star Anise
- Dash Cinnamon
Instructions
EACH MARTINI
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Swirl Hershey chocolate syrup inside martini glass, leave a blob at bottom to mix in later
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Add 1/2 cup or roughly 3/4 small martini glass full of cream
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Pour in swirling motion one shot of Mozart’s Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice liqueur and then repeat to give an orange swirling look
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Gently put spoon to give one or two stirs in the middle be sure not to fully mix ingredients
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You want it a marble effect for taste as much as style
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Add star anise and sprinkle cinnamon on top for added flavor
Simple Cocktails For The Perfect Party
The key to a successful cocktail party is drinks that you can make up in no time at all. You don’t want to be stuck behind the scenes doing all the hard work while your guests have fun! These chocolate pumpkin spice martinis are made by the glass in just 1 minute – giving you more time to mingle and enjoy yourself.
You could also offer your guests a Vampire Fizz Cocktail for a lighter drink that you can whip up in seconds.
Check out my easy pumpkin recipes for more treats to enjoy this fall
Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Martini As A Dessert
This cocktail, for me, is like a delicious dessert to sip on. The flavors like a macchiato mix as you sip it each time. Sometimes you get a stronger chocolate taste and sometimes the pumpkin spice is overwhelmingly tasty. The cream calm the two strong flavors together making the perfect Halloween cocktail.
What kind of cocktails do you tend to order out or make at home? Have you created a special cocktail you love for the holidays? I would love to know the recipe leave a comment below. What do you think of my Halloween Martini above??? Don’t forget to pin the below to your cocktail boards on pinterest. We love sharing our creations with the rest of the world. Happy Halloween!
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*We were sent this tasty liqueur from 31Dover.com for this collaboration
Well hello!!!!! These look and sound right up my street. I’m not a big drinker but these martini’s sound absolutely gorgeous and I’ll definitely have to give them a go.
I am the same I prefer like a dessert them to be creamy and sweet and just a little is the best. These are delightful. Thanks lovely.
Me neither I like more dessert drinks for celebrations instead of a glass of wine.
I don’t drink much but enjoy a special drink on a special occasion, I love a nice Baileys
Oh I am the same. These are great for special occasions to sip on.
I always like to make up a punch on Halloween! x
My favourite holiday spirit has to be Bailey’s Original, I only indulge at Christmas.
This looks amazing!! I am partial to a tipple or two come Christmas!
I love a baileys
Bailey’s velvet appeal is perfect for pampering; it’s the perfect gift……. to yourself.
Oh my gosh these are amazing!! I have pinned and I think I will give them a go at any point, not just Halloween!!