Trick or Treat, with a Twist:

Halloween Cocktails to Impress

Celebrate the season with sophistication and a touch of mischief.

Halloween doesn’t have to mean sugar overload or gimmicky drinks. With a few elegant touches, you can elevate your Halloween soirée into something truly special — think candlelit gatherings, smoky cocktails, and flavours that feel indulgent yet refined. 

We’ve selected two of our speciality serves that capture the spirit of the season — featuring Martha’s Moonshine and Waterwitch Vodka from King Island Distillery Bass Strait spirits range. Each delivers a balance of depth and character, along with a touch of Halloween magic.  

Light Clouds 

Featuring Martha’s Moonshine 

INGREDIENTS 

• 45ml Martha’s Moonshine

• 30ml Cynar 

• 10ml PX Sherry 

• 5ml Fernet 

• 4 dashes coco bitter 

GARNISH 

Light Clouds special effect by Maybe Sammy 

METHOD 

Shake 30ml Cynar, 10ml PX Sherry, 5ml Fernet, 45ml of Martha’s Moonshine and 4 dashes coco bitters in a cocktail shaker. Strain into rock glass and place in rock ice. Enjoy! 

Click here to watch the recipe creation video.

Witch’s Martini 

Featuring Waterwitch Vodka 

INGREDIENTS 

• 60ml Waterwitch Vodka 

• 10ml Dolin Dry Vermouth 

• 2 drops of orange bitters 

GARNISH 

Giant olive stuffed with blue cheese 

METHOD 

Shake all ingredients, fine strain in a martini glass. Garnish with olive to serve.  

To add a touch of Halloween, use a black olive or charcoal-salt rim (micro rim only). A single skewered black olive (especially one marinated in rosemary or gin botanicals) adds a moody depth. Or lightly dust the rim of the glass with charcoal salt — just enough to create a soft shadow effect when the glass catches candlelight. 

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A Haunted Halloween, Island Style 

Both cocktails capture the essence of King Island — wild, elemental, and beautifully untamed — but with a playful edge for the season. So, light the candles, cue the music, and raise a glass to a Halloween that’s less “trick or treat” and more coastal sophistication with a hint of magic. 

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