Monin’s 5 Big-Batch Halloween Drinks

This Halloween, Monin is serving up spooky sips perfect for parties, courtesy of Hussain Shamseddine, Senior Marketing Manager.

Each recipe makes a full gallon, so you can batch ahead and keep the focus on the fun. From eerie margaritas to candy-inspired martinis, these crowd-sized cocktails are all about bold flavors, playful garnishes, and seasonal flair.

Liqueur, Tequila

Witch’s Brew Margarita

by Hussain Shamseddine, Senior Marketing Manager

Ingredients

• 1 750ml bottle Silver Tequila
• 3 oz. Blue Curacao Liqueur
• 8 oz. Monin Desert Pear Syrup
• 13 oz. Monin Margarita Mix
• 82 oz. Water
• Garnish: Dehydrated Lime, Dehydrated Orange Wheel

Preparation

1. Pour ingredients into suitable mixing container in order listed.
2. Whisk well to mix.
3. Portion into appropriate storage container.
4. Cover, label, day dot, and store refrigerated.
5. Pour batch mix into an ice-filled serving glass.
6. Garnish and serve.

Whiskey

Nosferatu Cocktail

by Hussain Shamseddine, Senior Marketing Manager

Ingredients

• 1 750ml bottle Premium Bourbon
• 8 oz. Monin Blood Orange Syrup
• 3 oz. Monin Cinnamon Syrup
• 92 oz. Lemonade
• Garnish: Freeze Dried Blood Orange, Mint Sprig

Preparation

1. Pour ingredients into suitable mixing container in order listed.
2. Whisk well to mix.
3. Portion into appropriate storage container.
4. Cover, label, day dot, and store refrigerated.
5. Pour batch mix into an ice-filled serving glass.
6. Garnish and serve.

Vodka

Candy Corn Martini

by Hussain Shamseddine, Senior Marketing Manager

Ingredients

• 1 750ml bottle Vanilla Vodka
• 10 oz. Monin Candy Corn Syrup
• 14 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 32 oz. Water
• Garnish: Candy Corn, Mint
• Top each drink with International Delight Sweet & Creamy Cold Foam

Preparation

1. Pour ingredients into suitable mixing container in order listed.
2. Whisk well to mix.
3. Portion into appropriate storage container.
4. Cover, label, day dot, and store refrigerated.
5. Stir batch mix often during service.
6. Pour 3 ounces of cold batch mix into a martini glass.
7. Top with cold foam and garnish.

Tequila

Poison Apple Margarita

by Hussain Shamseddine, Senior Marketing Manager

Ingredients

• 1 750ml bottle Silver Tequila
• 8 oz. Monin Granny Smith Apple Syrup
• 13 oz. Monin Margarita Mix (not diluted)
• 82 oz. Water
• Garnish: Caramel Apple Skewer, Halloween pick

Preparation

1. Pour ingredients into suitable mixing container in order listed.
2. Whisk well to mix.
3. Portion into appropriate storage container.
4. Cover, label, day dot, and store refrigerated.
5. Pour batch mix into an ice-filled serving glass.
6. Garnish and serve.

Non-Alcoholic

Ghoulish Mocktail

by Hussain Shamseddine, Senior Marketing Manager

Ingredients

• 1 750ml bottle Lyre’s Dark Cane Spirit
• 6 oz. Monin Cinnamon Syrup
• 5 oz. Monin Blood Orange Syrup
• 64 oz. Fresh Brewed Black Tea
• 28 oz. Cranberry Juice
• Garnish: Mint Sprig, Dehydrated Blood Orange Wheel, Plastic Hand Pic

Preparation

1. Pour ingredients into suitable mixing container in order listed.
2. Whisk well to mix.
3. Portion into appropriate storage container.
4. Cover, label, day dot, and store refrigerated.
5. Pour batch mix into an ice-filled serving glass.
6. Garnish and serve.