Fang-Tastic Sips and Bewitching Bites
Are you filled with Halloween spirit? This monster mash of a menu includes appetizer and drink pairings that are hauntingly delicious. In addition to our scary good bites, we’ve included a mix of cocktails, mocktails, beers and wines to suit every palate. So, get out your cauldron and get ready to conjure up some kitchen magic this Halloween.
A Spellbinding Pair
No party spread is complete without a dip or a themed drink. This moody pair serves up extra flavor and hauntingly good spirits, with minimal preparation required.
Smoky Pumpkin Hummus and Pita Chips
For extra flair, serve the hummus in a decorative bowl or hollowed-out pie pumpkin.
Blood Orange Sangria
Not only is sangria the ultimate make-ahead cocktail, it’s also endlessly adaptable.
More Daring Pairings:
Non-Alcoholic: Blood orange soda
Beer: Hazy IPA
Wine: Rosé
Frightfully Filling Duo
If you’re looking to add more of a creepy spin to your soiree’s menu, these eerie drinks and bites will fright and delight.
Creepy Eye Pizza Meatballs
Panko breadcrumbs, often used in Japanese cuisine to create a crisp coating, help bind the meatballs and keep them extra juicy.
Trick-or-Treat Spritz
Italian liqueur teams up with sweet vermouth and citrus seltzer to create a balanced, bubbly match for savory pizza-inspired meatballs.
More Daring Pairings:
Non-Alcoholic: Lemon-lime seltzer
Beer: Pale ale
Wine: Light-bodied red wine, such as pinot noir
A Sweet and Enchanting Team
Finish things off with a sweet finale or two. The cheesecake truffles are light and bright, and the Candy Apple Sparkler adds a polished and sparkling touch.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
A candy coating, orange sanding sugar and an icing stem make these no-bake truffles almost too pretty to eat. Almost.
Candy Apple Sparkler
Sarkling apple cider bring a one-two punch of apple flavor to this sophisticated sparkling wine cocktail.
More Daring Pairings:
Non-Alcoholic: Apple-ginger cooler: In a tall glass filled with ice, combine equal parts sparkling apple cider and ginger ale
Beer: Porter
Wine: Sparkling white wine, such as prosecco, cava or champagne
Elegant Halloween Pairings
Stout-Coffee Skull Brownies
Confectioners’ sugar and a stencil make for easy decorating. Enjoy these eerie brownies with a red blend or port for an elevated treat.
Pumpkin Fromage Fort
Fromage fort is a tangy cheese spread that’s as delicious as its name is fancy, and goes great with a glass of full-bodied chardonnay to complement the rich cheese flavors.
Blue Cheese and Bacon Dates
Pair this timeless appetizer with a riesling to create a decadent trifecta of flavors.
Stout-Coffee Skull Brownies
Confectioners’ sugar and a stencil make for easy decorating. Enjoy these eerie brownies with a red blend or port for an elevated treat.
Pumpkin Fromage Fort
Fromage fort is a tangy cheese spread that’s as delicious as its name is fancy, and goes great with a glass of full-bodied chardonnay to complement the rich cheese flavors.