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Drink

: Bourbon Punch

While watching: Stranger Things  
You see a regular bourbon punch, I see a subtle tribute to no one other than Eleven. Sure, it’s not quite a movie, but considering the full season show is available now, it essentially qualifies as one. Yep, Stranger Things is back for a second season, and this bacon and waffle-garnished cocktail is just the recipe to whip up before a viewing. 

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Drink

: The Redrum

While watching

: The Shining  

Who doesn’t remember the classic scene from The Shining? In this inspired cocktail, a red wine and rum pairing is elevated by the bold notes of cinnamon and a hint of lemon. It’s significantly less frightening than its theatrical namesake.

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Drink

: The Paranormal Activity

While Watching

: Paranormal Activity  

Lucid absinthe, black sambuca, and white crème de cacao liqueur can be revered for the ghostly qualities of this aptly named cocktail, which pays homage to one of the more frightening of scary movies.

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Sleepy Hollow Cocktail

While Watching:

Sleepy Hollow

A splash of absinthe infused with the flavor of smoked rosemary, evokes the ultimate haunted essence.

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Mr. Hyde Potion

While Watching:

 

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Top this spirited concoction (with the most refreshing tarragon simple syrup base!) with dry ice for a truly spooky effect.

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Drink: 

Pomegranate and Blood Orange Punch

While Watching:

 

Dracula

While this concoction may seem like it belongs on the Count’s bar cart, we dub this unadulterated version safe for consumption.

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Zinfandel Grape and Rosemary Gin Crush

While Watching

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Rosemary’s Baby

A mouthwatering blend with freshly crushed grapes and a subtle hint of rosemary.

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a

 

Ghost in the Graveyard

While Watching

: 

Casper

We can’t think of a better way to spend Halloween than with this hearty ice cream cocktail and everyone’s favorite, family-friendly ghost.

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Red Queen

While Watching

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Scream Queens

Sip on this blood-curling blend while pondering the identity of the killer in this thrilling spoof of sorority life.

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Autumn Punch

While Watching

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Halloween

This just might be the only way to get through a Mike Myers thriller.

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a Dark & Stormy

While Watching

: It

True to the underlying theme of this infamous flick, this daring brew is all but frightful with a touch of mystery.

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A

 

Zombie

While Watching

:

28 Days Later

We’re pretty sure this blend is the cure-all to an imminent zombie epidemic.

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a Martini Diablo

While Watching

:

Insidious

Fresh blackberries and a splash of vermouth come together to create a dark and twisted blend.

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The Poison Apple

While Watching

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Snow White and the Huntsman

Poison apples may have had their moment, but this spirited mix makes quite the comeback.

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A Blood Orange Margarita

While Watching

: 

Carrie

A splash of blood orange with a touch of tequila makes for the ultimate complement to this Stephen King horror.

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The Weeping Woman

While Watching

:

 The Others

While Nicole Kidman ponders the haunted existence of her home, relish in this mouthwatering mix of citrus and brandy.

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A Black Magic

While Watching

:

The Blair Witch Project

There’s nothing supernatural about this delectable blend of beet juice, honey, and a drop of charcoal capsules.

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: 

Pyscho Juice

While Watching

:

Psycho

Halloween wouldn’t be the same without at least one Hitchcock film. Luckily, we found the cocktail the stays true to its namesake.

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Drink: T

he Black Widow

While Watching

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Arachnophobia

As the creepy crawlies make their way on screen, find comfort in a glass of sweet blackberry juice and vodka.   Get the recipe.

Drink:

Apple Ginger Smash

While Watching

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 Ginger Snaps

A flavor-packed combo that just might be your only source of solace through this nail-biting thriller.

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Drink:

The Bride of Frankenstein

While Watching

: 

Bride of Frankenstein

A sultry tribute to an unconventional tale of romance.

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Drink

:

An El Diablo

While Watching:

 The Exorcist

A delicate mixture of thyme, ginger beer, and tequila makes for a refreshingly fearsome blend.

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Originally published October 2016. Updated October 2017.

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