Halloween-themed cocktails in Bucks County to conjure up the spirit of this spooky season
Halloween season is upon us.
And with all its mischievous fun, this holiday full of otherworldly charm provides the perfect breeding ground for the most creative cocktails imaginable.
Here are seven Bucks County haunts conjuring up the spookiest spirits and other fall-themed cocktails all throughout the month:
Hops/Scotch, Doylestown
Hops/Scotch’s October cocktail menu includes several fall sips and ghoulish spirits, like:
Season of the Witch: Van Gogh Espresso Vodka, Molly’s Pumpkin Spice Irish Cream, Borghetti Espresso Liqueur, cold brew, chocolate bitters, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Some Kind of Monster: Honeydew, vanilla-infused vodka, oat milk, matcha and vanilla.
Spiked Chai: House-made saffron chai tea, cream and Captain Morgan Spiced Rum. Served hot or on ice.
Head downstairs to their Halloween pop-up bar, open every Friday and Saturday in October from 6 p.m. to close, for even more spooky cocktails, including:
Rose Red: Boardroom Spirits Gin, Amaro Meletti, clove and coffee-infused sweet vermouth.
Jump Scare: Resurgent Young American Bourbon, cynar, shrub and cola.
Go: 22 S. Main St., Doylestown; 267-576-7980; hopsscotch22.com
Playhouse Deck, New Hope
Inspired by the Rocky Horror Picture Show — on stage at the Bucks County Playhouse through Oct. 28 — the Playhouse Deck is featuring three cocktails that will make you want to do the time warp again.
Floor Show: Gin, aperol, sweet vermouth, mulberry liqueur, glitter, topped with grapefruit soda and garnished with a lemon.
Thyme Warp: Mezcal, tequila, lime juice, raspberry thyme syrup, edible glitter and garnished with burnt thyme.
Apple Cider Mimosa: Vodka, apple cider, cinnamon syrup, topped with Prosecco and rimmed with cinnamon sugar.
Go: 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 267-397-6866; playhousedeck.com
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Ashlynn Distillery, Morrisville
Ashlynn Distillery released its Autumn Libations menu, featuring 17 fall-themed cocktails to choose from, including:
Fallen Apple: Summerseat Vodka, orange liqueur and house-made cranberry syrup and apple cider. Garnished with apple slices and cinnamon sugar.
Pumpkin Pie Martini: Ashlynn Pumpkin Spiced Rum, pumpkin puree, amaretto and bourbon cream. Topped with cinnamon sugar and toasted marshmallows.
Grapefruit Moon: Ashlynn Agave Spirit, house-made thyme syrup, apricot puree, cranberry liqueur and fresh grapefruit juice. Topped with club soda.
Go: 32 W. Bridge St., Morrisville; 267-799-4603; ashlynndistillery.com
Hops & Hardware Distillery, Bristol
Hops and Hardware are geared up for Halloween with a few autumn-themed drinks and spooky cocktails, such as:
Cemetery Sour Hardware Vodka, blackberries and fresh lime.
Halloween Duck Around: Which comes with a glow in the dark witch duck.
Fall Whiskey Sour: Local whiskey, house-made graham cracker, simple syrup, fresh lemon and a touch of egg white.
Toasted Marshmallow & Caramel Martini: House-made marshmallow vodka, salted caramel, chocolate, cream and toasted marshmallow.
Cedar Street Cider: Perfect Storm Spiced Rum, cold or hot apple cider, cinnamon stick.
Go: 101 Cedar St., Bristol; 215-220-4430; hopsandhardwaredistillery.com
The Boiler Room, Dublin
The Boiler Room is serving up fall flavors on their seasonal craft cocktail list, including:
Hot Buttered Rum: Boardroom Spirits Ship’s Cat Spiced Rum, hot local apple cider and house-made vanilla orange butter melted on top.
Corpse Reviver: Boardroom Spirits Gin, orange liqueur, dry vermouth, lemon and absinthe.
Golden Delicious: Boardroom Spirits Vodka, Crossing Vineyards Apple Wine, lemon and a cinnamon sugar rim.
Go: 123 N. Main St., Dublin; 215-249-9419; theboilerroompa.com
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The Proper Brewing Company, Quakertown
The Proper Brewing offers a few fall specialty drinks on their Prop-toberfest menu, such as:
Fall Sangria: Stony Run Riesling, caramel vodka, apple juice and a cinnamon stick
The Basic Witch: Pumpkin spice vodka, caramel vodka, apple juice and ginger ale.
Special Fall Coffee: Cold brew coffee, vanilla syrup and coffee liqueur served with your choice of pumpkin spice vodka, caramel vodka or Firebear Cinnamon Whiskey.
Go: 117 W. Broad St., Quakertown; 267-490-5168; theproperbrewing.com
Vault Brewing Company, Yardley
Vault Brewing Co. has some new fall additions to its featured cocktails list, including:
Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini: Delavue Distillers Vodka, pumpkin puree, Delavue Distillers Coffee Liqueur and Pretty Bird Cold Brew.
Spiced Pear Cocktail: Delavue Distillers Vodka, fresh lemon juice, pear puree, triple sec and an orange wedge.
Apple Whiskey Smash: Delavue Distillers Whiskey, bourbon, apple puree, fresh lemon juice and a cinnamon stick.
Go: 10 S. Main St., Yardley; 267-573-4291; vaultbrewing.com
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This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Bucks County bars, breweries and distilleries offer Halloween cocktails
