Morticia’s Nightcap Cocktail: A Haunting Halloween Elixir!
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Dare to indulge in our Morticia’s Nightcap Cocktail this Halloween season!
As darkness falls and spirits rise, elevate your celebration with this bewitching brew made with vodka, spiced rum, blue curaçao, and black raspberry liqueur.
This enchanting concoction will be the highlight of any spooky gathering, captivating both eyes and taste buds!
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Morticia’s Nightcap Cocktail Recipe:
Number of Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Morticia’s Nightcap Cocktail
Morticia’s Nightcap Cocktail is a sipping cocktail steeped in mystery and allure. Inspired by Mrs. Addams and her enigmatic gothic charm, the vibrant colors and rich flavors create a mesmerizing potion.
Perfect for Halloween parties or any evening that calls for a touch of the extraordinary, it pairs beautifully with chocolate desserts like our Mini Chocolate Spider Web Cakes and Mini Cursed Crypt Cheesecakes.
Whether hosting a spooky soiree or enjoying an intimate night in, this cocktail sets the perfect tone for a night shrouded in intrigue.
Check out our annual series, Crafty October, for more Halloween Cocktails, Recipes, and creative ideas!
Cocktail Ingredients
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- Smirnoff Vodka—A neutral spirit for cocktails. We used Smirnoff, but you can use your preferred brand.
- Captain Morgan Spiced Rum—Infuses warm, aromatic spices into the mix.
- Blue Curaçao—An orange-flavored liqueur that has been colored blue.
- Chambord—A black raspberry liqueur. If you can’t find this, substitute it with a raspberry liqueur like Framboise.
- Garnish: Fresh lime slices and pineapple leaves.
Cocktail Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker—If you don’t have one, use a jar with a tight-fitting lid to shake your drink.
- Rocks Glasses—Morticia’s Nightcap is a sipping beverage served in a short glass with ice.
Mocktail Variations
Morticia’s Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic)
For a kid-friendly mocktail of the Morticia, shake 3 oz Blue Raspberry Kool-Aid with 3 oz Grape Juice and 1 teaspoon of Gold Luster Dust in a cocktail shaker with ice until combined. Pour into an ice-filled glass and top up with Lemon-Lime Soda. Garnish as desired. (Makes 1 Mocktail.)
Virgin Morticia with Non-Alcoholic Spirits
For adults who would still like to enjoy the taste of alcohol in their mocktail, you could try non-alcoholic alternatives. Try Lyres (UK and USA), Strykk (UK), and Ritual (US & Canada).
- Instead of Vodka, use Strykk Not Vodka.
- Instead of Spiced Rum, use Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0% Alcohol Free Spirit or Lyre’s Dark Cane Spirit.
- Instead of Blue Curaçao, use Lyre’s Orange Sec and a dash of Blue Curaçao Syrup for color.
- Instead of Chambord, use Pomegranate Juice.
Follow the recipe card using the non-alcoholic alternatives listed above instead of the alcoholic ones.
Cocktail Variations
Here are some variations of the original cocktail recipe you might like to try:
- Frozen Morticia: Blend all the ingredients with crushed ice to create a slushy, frozen version. You can also do the same with the mocktail.
- Effervescent Morticia: Pour the cocktail into a larger glass and top it with club soda, sparkling water, or lemon-lime soda.
- Lady Morticia: Top the finished cocktail with sparkling wine, Prosecco, or Champagne.
- Blood Moon Morticia: Replace Chambord with Pomegranate Juice.
- Morticia’s Enchanted Forest: Replace Blue Curaçao with Crème de Mûre (blackberry liqueur). Garnish with fresh blackberries and raspberries.
- Midnight Morticia: Replace Blue Curaçao and Chambord with Tia Maria (coffee liqueur) and a chocolate liqueur.
- Morticia’s Magic: Add a teaspoon or two of Gold Luster Dust to the shaker to create a swirly, shimmering touch.
Big Batch of Morticia’s Nightcap Cocktail
Here’s how you can make a big batch of Morticia’s Nightcap for a party or gathering:
If you use the same measuring container (glass, cup, jug, etc.) for the “1 part”, the ratios will be correct, and you can make as much as you need to.
To make this haunting cocktail for a crowd, mix together:
- 1 part Vodka
- 1 part Spiced Rum
- 1 part Blue Curaçao
- 1 part Chambord
- Additional Touch: Gold Luster Dust—Ad as much as you need to create the shimmering effect in the drink.
- Make it Longer: Add lemon-lime soda to the mix.
Serve the large batch of the cocktail in drinks dispensers or pitchers, or go retro and serve from a punch bowl.
Add plenty of ice to your serving container to keep the cocktail chilled.
Saving Leftovers
While it’s best to enjoy the cocktail fresh to savor its flavors, you may have some left at the end of your party—don’t let it go to waste!
- Transfer it to an airtight pitcher or container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Or, to make it last longer, turn it into Morticia Granita!
- Granita is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, and various flavorings. Originally from Sicily.
- Transfer the cocktail to a shallow freezer-safe container and freeze it for 6 hours (or overnight). If desired, add some simple syrup or another sweetener.
- Use a fork to break the frozen cocktail into small pieces. Serve and enjoy!
- Or pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze.
- Use the cocktail cubes to chill and flavor future cocktails without diluting the drink.
Setting Up Your Halloween Cocktail Bar
When setting up your bar or cocktail serving area, don’t forget:
- Ice Bucket—Filled with ice. Remember a scoop or tongs.
- Cocktail Glasses—Any glass is fine for a cocktail, but a Halloween one is even better!
- Cocktail Napkins—Patterned napkins are fun, but plain Halloween colors like black, orange, or purple work just as well.
- Cocktail Stirrers/Swizzle Sticks—Fun and functional!
- Cocktail Sticks/Picks—Skewer fruit onto cocktail picks for guests to garnish their drinks.
- Cocktail Decorations—Add additional cocktail kitsch with umbrellas, straws, etc.
How Do I Make Morticia’s Nightcap Cocktails?
The printable recipe card is below—please leave a star rating and quick review to share your experience with others!
This cocktail recipe is intended for adults of the legal drinking age in your country of residence.
Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive.
Morticia’s Nightcap
Ingredients
- 2 oz Smirnoff Vodka
- 2 oz Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
- 2 oz Blue Curaçao
- 2 oz Chambord
For Garnish
- Lime Slices
- Pineapple Leaves
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS
Instructions
- Add the Vodka, Spice Rum, Blue Curaçao, and Chambord to a large cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well for 15-30 seconds to combine.
- Strain into two rocks glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish each glass with a slice of lime and two pineapple leaves.
- Cheers, and Happy Halloween!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
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Dinner Party Menu Suggestions
The beverage is covered, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to create a menu for a dinner party or special meal:
- Appetizer: Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Homemade Ranch Dip
- Soup: Creamy Ginger Carrot Soup
- Salad: Apple Walnut Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Main Dish: Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Herbes de Provence Crust
- Side Dish: Parmesan Truffle Potato Wedges
- Dessert: Pumpkin Pie Crème Brûlée