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Jack O Lantern Cocktail

Jack O Lantern Cocktail

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
  • Category: Drinks, Cocktails
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

The Jack O Lantern Cocktail is a festive, spooky drink that’s perfect for Halloween celebrations. It combines the rich flavors of cognac with orange juice and ginger ale, topped with a creative garnish to resemble a Jack-O’-Lantern. This cocktail is as fun to look at as it is to drink, making it a great addition to any Halloween party.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 1/2 oz cognac
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 1/2 oz triple sec
  • Ginger ale (to top)
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 round orange slice (for garnish)
  • 1 candy (like a lime peel or a small green candy) for the “stem” garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  • Add cognac, orange juice, and triple sec to the shaker.
  • Shake well until chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
  • Top with ginger ale.
  • Place a round orange slice on top of the drink to resemble the face of a Jack-O’-Lantern.
  • Add a small green candy or lime peel on top of the orange slice to create the “stem.”
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky creation!

Notes

  • For an extra festive touch, you can cut out small pieces of the orange slice to create “eyes” or a “mouth” on the garnish, mimicking a Jack-O’-Lantern face.
  • You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less ginger ale.
  • Try using different types of fruit garnishes or edible candies for a personalized touch.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Carbohydrates: 17g