Hosting the coven for the holidays and need that finishing touch to create an unforgettable experience ?
For solstice dinner, after parties or a Nosferatu accompaniment- maybe you’re thinking, “What if my drinks are boring? What if they’re…basic?”
Stop right there.
You’re not basic, you’re the crypt’s crème de la crème, and you’re here because you want something bold, something that makes them lean in and say, “This is delectably undead—how did you come up with this?
Well, like the moonlight on a midnight snack run, we got your back.
Introducing three dark drinks, sure to enhance the mood. ( alcohol + non alcohol recipes )
1. Shadows of Orlok (Alcoholic)
A dark, brooding cocktail inspired by the eerie atmosphere of Nosferatu
Ingredients:
• 2 oz black spiced rum
• 1 oz coffee liqueur
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes of orange bitters
• Orange peel for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add the rum, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and bitters. Shake until well-chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
4. Twist the orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it in as garnish.
This cocktail is dark and smooth, with a subtle citrus bite—perfect for an unsettlingly elegant evening.
2. Blood Moon Martini (Alcoholic)
A crimson drink that captures the haunting beauty.
Ingredients:
• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz blood orange juice
• ½ oz grenadine
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• Blood orange slice for garnish
Instructions:
1. Combine vodka, blood orange juice, grenadine, and lime juice in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass.
3. Garnish with a thin slice of blood orange for a dramatic finish.
Richly red and tangy, this drink is as striking as a shadow against the moonlit sky.
3. Eternal Night Elixir (Non-Alcoholic)
A mysterious, dark mocktail with a hint of sweetness and depth.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup blackberry juice (or grape juice for an alternative)
• ½ cup sparkling water
• ¼ tsp activated charcoal powder (optional, for a dramatic black color)
• Fresh blackberries for garnish
Instructions:
1. Mix the blackberry juice and activated charcoal powder ( if using ) in a glass until fully combined.
2. Add ice and top with sparkling water. Stir gently.
3. Garnish with a skewer of fresh blackberries for a gothic touch.
This drink is dark, refreshing, and mysterious, perfect for those who prefer to sip the night away without the buzz.
Once the dawn breaks, be assured you delivered memorable delectable moments that your guests will not soon forget.
Seeking to cherish the moments on the go, or to gift them ?
Click the image below to grab one of our iconic coffin flasks to fill with the elixir of your choice.