Trick or Treat the Taste Buds With Double Dutch Halloween Cocktails

It's officially spooky season, but will it be a trick or treat when it comes to your drink of choice? These Halloween-themed cocktails are truly a taste sensation with none of the scary stuff, but the promise of double the fun at this year's parties. 

Led by twin founders, Raissa and Joyce de Haas, Double Dutch is the perfect pair to any event, or sister serve to any spirit. 

A favourite amongst bartenders, their drinks take inspiration from the world of natural flavours, and are double the fun with unique, bold and unexpected flavour pairings, made with high quality ingredients and no artificial flavouring, colours or preservatives. 

To try the Double Dutch range, but also try some of the spookiest cocktail recipes, turn your hand to these easy to make cocktails perfect for celebrating Halloween…

The full range of Double Dutch flavours are available via the Double Dutch website, with some of the brand's mixers available at Waitrose or Ocado as well being available to purchase via Amazon.

DOUBLE DUTCH FRANKENSTEIN

INGREDIENTS

25ml White Rum

Squeeze of lime

10ml cherry syrup 

Double Dutch Cranberry & Ginger 

Ice 

Garnish: Lychee and Blackberries or Blueberries  

Props: Skewer 

METHOD

Fill your glass with ice. 

Pour the white rum and add a squeeze of lime over the top and stir. 

Top with Double Dutch Cranberry & Ginger 

Take two lychees and soak delicately in cherry syrup.

Next, stuff the lychees with blackberries or blueberries and serve on a skewer for a bloody eyeball look.

Pour the remaining Cherry Syrup slowly over the ice in your glass for the blood effect.    

DOUBLE DUTCH PUMPKIN UP

INGREDIENTS

50ml Vodka (or non-alcoholic Vodka)

10ml Lemon Juice

15ml Pumpkin Syrup

Double Dutch Indian Tonic Water 

Garnish - Whipped Cream, Cacao Nibbles or Mini Dark Chocolate Buttons OR Pumpkin-Shpaed Carved Orange Peel 

METHOD

Mix your vodka (or non-alcoholic vodka alternative), lemon juice, and pumpkin syrup together in a glass.

Top up with Double Dutch Indian Tonic Water. 

For the garnish, add a layer of whipped cream sprayed into a swirl. 

Next, add two cacao nibbles or mini dark chocolate buttons for the eyes. 

Alternatively, add a pumpkin shape carved orange peel. 

DOUBLE DUTCH DEVIL'S WISH

INGREDIENTS

25ml Gin

25ml Campari

20ml Clear Apple Juice 

Double Dutch Pomegranate & Basil 

Garnish: Two chillies and black pepper 

METHOD

Add the Gin, Campari and Clear Apple Juice into a martini-style glass.

Next, top up with Double Dutch Pomegranate & Basil. 

Garnish with two chilli horns on each side of the rim and sprinkle black pepper on top. 

DOUBLE DUTCH LA MUERTE

INGREDIENTS

25ml Tequila

15ml Blackberry Liqueur or Syrup 

Double Dutch Cucumber & Watermelon 

Garnish: Blackberries and Strawberries OR Liquorice sweets + a Striped Straw 

METHOD

Scoop a handful of Ice into a highball glass.

Next, add the tequila and blackberry liqueur or syrup.

Top up with Double Dutch Cucumber & Watermelon. 

Garnish with blackberry and strawberry on a skewer or opt for liquorice sweets on a skewer with a matching striped straw for the full effect. 

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