This festive spiced Halloween drink with bourbon is inspired by the spooky Haunted Mansion film.  A realtor and his family become trapped in a ghostly mansion which they soon discover is haunted…  Spirits, specters, and even a clever talking crystal ball all haunt the deep dark corners of the home from the attic to the dungeons below! A very large and stunning Gilded Age style mansion becomes the backdrop for all the spooky happenings in the film.  This scary and very haunted antique mansion is also the tasty inspiration for this easy bourbon Halloween cocktail you can serve up to get the spooky party started!

 Our festive Haunted Mansion movie themed cocktail gets a bold kick from fresh ginger and also a little warmth from hints of ground allspice and spiced persimmon liqueur.  

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This festive Halloween cocktail recipe is a truly haunting mixture of good bourbon, apple cider, and fresh lime which finish this spooky drink with big, delicious flavors.

Pinches of allspice and ginger really complement the persimmon liqueur and make this festive Halloween party cocktail really taste like fall.  You can try your hand at making your own persimmon liqueur or you can buy a bottled liqueur.  I highly recommend Apologue persimmon liqueur which is what I used for this delicious cocktail. 

The juxtaposition of both warm and spicy flavor really make this the perfect Halloween cocktail to serve up in the fall when you want to get everyone in the Halloween spirit with festive and spooky cocktails.  

To Make A Spooky Haunted Mansion Halloween Cocktail You’ll Need:

•  Fresh minced ginger – I used Apologue Persimmon Liqueur
• Ground allspice – If not available replace with the same amount of ground pumpkin spice seasoning
• Persimmon spiced liqueur
• Good quality bourbon –  Good quality rye whiskey also works
• Apple cider
• Simple syrup
• Fresh lime
• Hard Cider – Optional, if desired, for topping off

Make A Festive Haunted Halloween Drink with Bourbon

Fill a cocktail shaker about halfway with ice cubes. Finely mince the fresh ginger and add it to the cocktail shaker.  Add a half a bar spoon full (or a good pinch) of ground allspice.  

Splash in Persimmon Spiced Liqueur Bourbon and Apple Cider

Add the persimmon spiced liqueur (I used Apologue Persimmon Liqueur) along with  bourbon, apple cider and simple syrup to the same cocktail shaker.  Squeeze in the fresh juice from a wedge of lime. 

Cover Your Cocktail Shaker and Shake Until Chilled

Shake vigorously until everything is combined and super chilled.  About 25 to 30 seconds. Strain this delicious Halloween bourbon-based cocktail into a coupe cocktail glass.  

Grab a fun Halloween cocktail pick and garnish with a ginger slice and a fresh lime wheel.  Drink this festive cocktail nice and chilled.  If desired, for added fizz, you might also consider finishing off the cocktail with a light splash of hard cider.  It will complement the combination of bourbon and spices perfectly.

Serve Your Haunted Mansion Spooky Cocktail in an Old Fashioned Cocktail glass!

Serve in old fashioned coupe glasses or etched glass cocktail glasses for that elegant and antique look.  It will suit the style of cocktail, and, of course be reminiscent of the dramatic haunted mansion that inspires this delicious recipe just in time for Halloween!

This festive Halloween drink with bourbon is the perfect spooky drink for all you whiskey lovers out there! It’s perfect for those of you who like a delicious drink with bold flavors and a little backbone to it…

This also an elegant fall-flavored drink with hints of warm spice and the bold touch of fresh ginger.  It’s got a boozy  and generous shot of bourbon. It is, however, quite balanced due to the acidity from the lime juice and the splash of apple cider.  

Serve This Festive Halloween Bourbon Drink At a spooky Haunted House theme party!

Enjoy this tasty cocktail while you watch your favorite scary movie and work up a festively haunted night with spooky snacks! Serve up this spooky bourbon cocktail at a haunted house themed Halloween party for all your guests to get everyone in the haunted Halloween spirit!

If you love spooky movie-themed cocktails, don’t forget to try a dark and mysterious Night’s Watch cocktail or a spooky Night King cocktail both inspired by my favorite Game of Thrones characters. They’ll keep the party going with colorful, festive, and delicious elixirs that will really make a statement…

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