A Night of Spooky Sips!

Get ready to mix, shake, and sip your way into the Halloween spirit with Nelson’s Distillery! On Thursday, 31st October at 6:30pm, join us live on Facebook for a spine-chilling cocktail evening. We’ll be crafting three devilishly delightful cocktails, each using Nelson's premium spirits to set the perfect spooky mood for your Halloween celebrations.

Whether you’re throwing a costume party or just looking to enjoy a delicious drink while handing out sweets to trick-or-treaters, these cocktails are sure to cast a spell on you.

Nelson’s Zombie

Get the party started with this tropical yet terrifyingly delicious creation! The Nelson’s Zombie is a powerful potion that blends Nelson’s Signature Blend Rum and Roasted Pineapple Rum for a rich, fruity flavour. Add in a splash of citrus and a hint of sweetness, and you’ll have a drink so good, it’ll bring the dead back to life!

Ingredients:

• 30ml Nelson’s Signature Blend Rum
• 20ml Nelson’s Roasted Pineapple Rum
• 15ml Triple Sec
• 30ml Orange Juice
• 15ml Lime Juice
• 15ml Simple Syrup
• 5ml Grenadine
• Orange slice and cherry (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake and strain into a highball glass filled with crushed ice.
3. Stir and garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.

Nelson’s Bloody Bucks Fizz

For a spooky twist on the classic Bucks Fizz, this cocktail uses Nelson’s Bucks Fizz Gin and rich blood orange juice, topped with champagne for a bubbly and eerie finish. Perfect for a sophisticated Halloween toast, the Nelson’s Bloody Bucks Fizz will have you feeling classy and a little bit wicked.

Ingredients:

• 25ml Nelson’s Bucks Fizz Gin
• 35ml Blood Orange Juice
• Champagne (to top)
• Blood orange slice (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Add the gin and blood orange juice to a champagne flute.
2. Top with chilled champagne and garnish with a blood orange twist.

Nelson’s Black Forest Ne-groan-i

If you’re after something dark and mysterious, the Black Forest Ne-groan-i is the drink for you. This sophisticated take on the classic Negroni features Nelson’s Black Forest Gin, which draws inspiration from the indulgent Black Forest Gateaux. Perfect for those who prefer a bitter, complex cocktail with a ghoulish twist.

Ingredients:

• 25ml Nelson’s Black Forest Gin
• 25ml Sweet Vermouth
• 25ml Campari
• Blood orange slice (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Pour the gin, vermouth, and Campari into a mixing glass with ice. Stir well until the glass feels cold.
2. Strain into a tumbler with 1 large ice sphere or fresh ice, and garnish with a slice of blood orange.

How to Join the Fun
It’s easy! Just head over to our Facebook page at 6:30pm on Halloween, and we’ll walk you through how to make each of these creepy cocktails. Make sure to have your ingredients ready, and feel free to share your creations with us using #NelsonsHalloween.

This is the perfect opportunity to practice your cocktail-making skills and get into the festive spirit. So grab your shaker, your favourite spirits, and join us for a night of spooky sips with Nelson’s!