INGREDIENTS:
Ice
1 1/2 oz. smoked bourbon or whiskey
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz. pure maple syrup
4 oz. ginger beer
Marshmallows, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
Step 1: Fill a rocks or wine glass with ice. Add bourbon, lemon juice, and syrup and gently stir to combine. Top off with beer and stir again to combine.
Step 2: Toast marshmallows (if using) with a blowtorch or directly over the flame of a gas stove. Thread marshmallows onto a stick and garnish glass.
HALLOWEEN SANGRIA
3 large Granny Smith apples
Juice of 1 lemon
Ice
2 blood oranges, sliced into thin rounds
1 cup blackberries
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1 (750-mL) bottle light red wine, such as Grenache, Gamay, or Pinot Noir
3 cups Italian soda, either blood orange, orange, or pomegranate flavor
3 oz. créme de cassis
1 1/2 oz. simple syrup
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: Slice apples lengthwise into 1/2"-thick slices. Using a ghost-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 12 ghost-shaped apple pieces. Using a straw or skewer, punch 3 holes into each apple to form eyes and a mouth. Transfer to a medium bowl, add lemon juice, and lightly toss to coat.
Step 2: Fill a large punch bowl with ice. Add apple ghosts, orange slices, blackberries, and pomegranate seeds and gently toss to combine. Add wine, soda, créme de cassis, and simple syrup and stir until combined. Serve cold.
Ice
3 oz. Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
3 oz. sparkling lemonade
1/2 oz. Blue Curaçao
1 fresh rosemary sprig
Fill a tall glass with ice. Add gin, then top off with sparkling lemonade. Very carefully and slowly pour Curaçao into glass, letting it settle on the bottom. Garnish with rosemary.