13 chilling Halloween cocktails to try in London

Pennywise Punch – Tequila Mockingbird

This Halloween cocktail comes with a bang, promising to be a bloody assault on the senses. Created by mixologist, Zinio Fernandes and inspired by Stephen King’s novel-turned film, ‘IT’, Pennywise Punch features a white coconut rum and pineapple base, topped with a sticky blood-like chilli jam around the rim. An additional flavour comes from a single red balloon attached to the glass, which when popped will release an aroma to complement each spooky sip. Make sure to head down to any of Tequila Mockingbird’s four venues to try ‘IT’, priced at £9.50 and available from 28 October to 3 November.

64-68 Atlantic Road, Brixton, London, SW9 8PY

46 Battersea Rise, Clapham, London, SW11 1EE

12 High Street, Putney, London, SW15 1SL

82 Mitcham Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9NG 

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The Devilishly Hansom – The Hansom

London punters can head down to The Hansom bar from 28 October to 3 November to sip and savour The Devilishly Hanson. This creepy cocktail combination of strawberry purée, Bold London spirit, chilli-infused Mezcal and Grenadine topped with zesty lime juice, was created by The Hansom team. At £9, the cocktail comes with a devilish garnish of red chilli horns and is sure to spice up your Halloween celebration.

St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, London, Euston Road, London, NW1 2AR

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Sangrenta Maria – Blakes Hotel

Sangrenta Maria is a Halloween take on the classic Bloody Mary, created at Blakes Hotel and made with Casamigos Blanco, Birds Eye Agave Syrup, Aged Balsamic Vinegar di Modena Glaze, Antica Carpano Formula Vermouth, Tomato Juice, Salt & Pepper, Grapefruit & Lemon Juice, Physalis, Grand Marnier. It is available from 28 October to 3 November for £16, if you dare.

33 Roland Gardens, Kensington, London SW7 3PF

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Ghost Malone – Dirty Bones

Creep it real with this pumpkin spiced treat, made with Bulleit Bourbon, Mozart Pumpkin, Frangelico, orange, lemon, cinnamon syrup, edible charcoal garnish, and available from 28 October to 3 November at all Dirty Bones venues.

20 Kensington Church St, Kensington, London W8 4EP

14 Denman St, Soho, London W1D 7HJ

Top Floor, Carnaby St, Soho W1B 5PW

1 Club Row, Shoreditch, London E1 6JX

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The Aegean Spritzwreck & the Lost Espresso Martini – Berners Tavern

The Aegean Spritzwreck
The Lost Espresso Martini

Two themed cocktails will feature at this years Halloween event, ‘The Cursed Voyage of HMS Berners’, hosted by The London Edition, Project 0, and celebrity guests at the Berners Tavern. The Aegean Spritzwreck made from Grey Goose Vodka, Mastica, citric acid, Spirulina syrup, Brine, and Prosseco, and the Lost Espresso Martini made from Grey Goose Vodka, St Teresa 1796, Espresso coffee, Salted caramel and a seaweed garnish, will both be available for £14. Meanwhile a £130 ticket will buy you one complementary cocktail, a three-course dinner, and an immersive evening of music and entertainment. The event is set to take place on 31 October from 7.30pm – 2am, with a third of all ticket sales donated to ocean conservation charity Project 0.

Berners Tavern, 10 Berners Street London W1T 3NP

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Bloody Castle, Thorn Bush, Club Night, Widows Kiss, Venom – Balthazar

The Bloody Castle
The Thorn Bush

A spooktacular collection of five Halloween themed cocktails, created by Massimiliano Favaretto, will be featured at Balthazar’s ‘Balthoween’ celebration on 31 October to 3 November. For £11 each, they can be supped alongside a Halloween inspired a la carte menu and variety of devilish desserts. The cocktails include: the Bloody Castle, made with Gin, Quince and Blackcurrant blood, Lemon and Soda; the Thorn Bush brew made with Gin, Blackberry liqueur, Lemon and Black ice; Club Night, a mix of Vodka, White Port, Orange bitters and Gold glitter; Widow’s Kiss, a creepy concoction of Calvados, Yellow Chartreuse, Benedictine and Bitters; and,  Venom. a serve of Rye whiskey, Absinthe, Venom foam and Lemon.

4-6 Russell St, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5HZ

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Drunken Pumpkin, Devil’s Blood, Goblin Sour – All Star Lanes

Boutique bowling venue All Star Lanes has launched a ‘Spooky Sips’ cocktail menu to accompany their various Halloween events. Available from15 October – 3 November in all five All Star venues, these cocktails will also be served on their brand-new shot-tail menu, from which you can order a flight of 3 for £10 in miniaturised form.

95 Brick Lane, E1 6QL

Victoria House, Holborn WC1B 4DA

235 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EN

Westfield, Stratford, E20 1ET

Westfield, White City, W12 7FU

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Scandal Symbol – Scarfes

This scandalous cocktail is served clarified and straight up. It is an Avion Tequila based drink of a luminous pink hue, fruity with delicate flavours of rhubarb, passion fruit and curry leaf. At £23, and finished with a sparkling top of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne, it makes for decadent drinking this Halloween season.

253 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EN

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Werewolf – The Mezzanine

The newly-launched Mezzanine Bar at The Stratford hotel has prepared two new chilling concoctions for Halloween, available for the foreseeable future.

To start, the Super-Natural is a bright, delicately fruity and floral mix of Grey Goose La Poire Vodka, Apple wine, St Germain, Lemon, Carbonated Garden and Wild fennel (£15).

While the slightly headier Werewolf is made with Stoly Elite Vodka, Pumpkin seeds, Maple syrup, Black citrus, and “purple Carrot bitter witch powder”, will leave you howling into the night (£10).

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 20 International Way, London E20 1FD

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Physician’s Sencha-tional Ramen – Mr Fogg’s Gin Parlour

Head down to Covent Garden for this scarily tasty cocktail. Created by the Mr Fogg’s Mixologists, it includes Roku gin, Sawanotsuru saké, Kishinamien umesku plum sake liqueur, fresh lemon juice, sakura sencha tea syrup, wasabi tincture and white chocolate noodles. Part of their main menu and available for the foreseeable future at £14, it makes the perfect treat for this Halloween.

1 New Row, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4EA

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Heads and Tails – Kwãnt

Heads and Tails – Vida Mezcal mixed with Beermouth (it’s a thing), green tea agave and Peychaud’s Bitters topped with Genmaicha soda water – is available for £15 at Kwãnt over this Halloween season and for the foreseeable future!

25 Heddon St, Mayfair, London W1B 4BH