Halloween is the perfect time to dive into the depths of dark and intriguing flavors. Get ready to have your tastebuds turning with these bewitching drink recipes. Serve these drinks in the Set of Skeleton Glasses from the Halloween 2023 DeLuxe Box to elevate your next Halloween get-together!

Mint Raspberry Elixir

Ingredients

• 2 oz dark rum
• 4-5 fresh mint leaves
• 4-5 fresh raspberries
• ½ oz simple syrup
• Soda water
• Black rock candy stirrer
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a mixing glass, muddle the mint leaves and raspberries with a muddler, if you don’t have one a fork will work too, to release their flavors
2. Add the dark rum, simple syrup, and lime juice to the mixing glass
3. Fill the glass with ice cubes and stir gently to combine the ingredients
4. Strain the mixture into the skeleton glass filled with fresh ice
5. Top it off with a splash of soda water
6. Garnish with a black rock candy stirrer, allowing it to slowly dissolve and infuse the drink with a touch of sweetness

Note: You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup based on your preference. Feel free to experiment with the mint and raspberry quantities to achieve your desired level of flavor intensity.

The Crimson Carnage

Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka
• 4 oz tomato juice
• ½ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ oz Worcestershire sauce
• 2-3 dashes of hot sauce (adjust to taste)
• Pinch of celery salt
• Pinch of black pepper
• Pinch of smoked paprika
• Rosemary sprig (for garnish)
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes
2. Add the vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika
3. Shake to combine all ingredients
4. Strain the mixture into the skeleton glasses with fresh ice cubes
5. Carefully insert a rosemary sprig into the glass, shaping it like a rib bone for an eerie garnish effect
6. Give it a final stir to incorporate the flavors

Note: Adjust the hot sauce to suit your preferred level of spiciness. Feel free to customize the garnish with additional elements like cherry tomatoes, olives, or even a celery stalk for added flair. 

Whether you're hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet evening, the Set of Skeleton Glasses from the Halloween 2023 DeLuxe Box is the perfect addition to your spooky night. Share your drink recipes with us in the comments below! We can’t wait to see how you use these glasses!