Sips and Scares: Mocktail Recipes to Pair with Your Friday the 13th Horror Movie Marathon
Hello, fearless film aficionados, and welcome to the spookiest Friday the 13th movie night of the year! There’s no better way to celebrate this eerie date than by immersing yourself in classic horror films. To make your cinematic experience even more thrilling, we’ve brewed up a devilishly delicious collection of mocktail recipes.
These chilling concoctions, infused with non-alcoholic spirits, are specially crafted to pair perfectly with your chosen fright fest. So, grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and let’s dive into a night of cinematic scares and chilling mocktails.
1. Here’s Johnny! (Non-Alcoholic Vodka)
Pair with “The Shining (1980)”
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup non-alcoholic vodka
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions:
- In a shaker, combine the non-alcoholic vodka substitute, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice.
- Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds and a lime wheel.
- Sip on Here’s Johnny! as you unravel the mysteries of “The Shining.”
2. Poltergeist Punch (Non-Alcoholic Irish Cream)
Pair with “Poltergeist (1982)”
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup non-alcoholic Irish cream
- 1 cup cold brew coffee
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions:
- In a glass, combine the non-alcoholic Irish cream substitute and cold brew coffee.
- Stir in chocolate syrup for a rich flavor.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
- Sip on Poltergeist Punch as you face supernatural entities in “Poltergeist.”
3. Conjurer’s Cider (Non-Alcoholic Bourbon)
Pair with “The Conjuring (2013)”
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup non-alcoholic bourbon
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup ginger ale
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Apple slice and cinnamon sugar rim for garnish
Instructions:
- Rim a glass with cinnamon sugar by moistening the rim and dipping it in the sugar.
- In the glass, combine the non-alcoholic bourbon substitute, apple cider, and ginger ale.
- Add a cinnamon stick for an extra layer of flavor.
- Garnish with an apple slice.
- Sip on Conjurer’s Cider as you investigate paranormal events in “The Conjuring.”
4. Zombie’s Dawn (Non-Alcoholic Rum)
Pair with “Dawn of the Dead (1978)”
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup non-alcoholic rum
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- A splash of grenadine
- Maraschino cherry and pineapple wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- In a tiki glass, mix the non-alcoholic rum substitute, pineapple juice, and coconut cream.
- Add a splash of grenadine for that blood-red hue.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a pineapple wedge to resemble a forbidden island treasure.
- Sip on Zombie’s Dawn as you face hordes of the undead in “Dawn of the Dead.”
5. Witch’s Whimsy (Non-Alcoholic Tequila)
Pair with “The Witch (2015)”
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup non-alcoholic tequila
- 1 cup grapefruit soda
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- A sprig of fresh rosemary
- Grapefruit wedge and rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions:
- In a glass, mix the non-alcoholic tequila substitute, grapefruit soda, and lime juice.
- Add a sprig of fresh rosemary for an herbal twist.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a fresh rosemary sprig.
- Sip on Witch’s Whimsy as you get bewitched by dark forces in “The Witch.”
These movie-inspired mocktail names are sure to add an extra layer of suspense and excitement to your Friday the 13th horror movie marathon. Enjoy the thrills, chills, and delightful flavors as you watch your favorite horror films.
