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Halloween, an annual time for all things scary and creepy. If suffering through  COVID-19 social distancing measures the past year and a half wasn’t scary enough for you, here are four easy cocktails that’ll help you celebrate and potentially forget the sum of all your fears.

1. Black Magic Margaritas 

Suffice to say, the margarita is a classic drink for any occasion. This dark and sweet twist on the classic margarita is not only delicious, but is sure to leave a colourful impression on your palette (literally!)

You will need:
60ml silver/clear tequila
30ml Triple Sec
60ml Lime juice
Red, blue, and green food colouring
2g black sanding sugar/sprinkles
Lime slice(s), for garnishing

Serves 1 glass.

Directions:

Start by rimming a glass with a slice of lime and dip it in the sugar/sprinkles. Shake or stir the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice in a glass till well combined. Add the food colouring till the desired black tone is achieved. Pour over a glass of ice and garnish with a slice of lime. 

2. Sweet Poison

Unlike the Margarita, this drink is no twist on a classic. This gorgeous cocktail, with its blue and teal overtones, looks right at home next to a jar of potion ingredients. As its name would suggest, don’t let the Sweet Poison’s  saccharine and tangy taste fool you. One too many of these and you might start seeing things that aren’t really there!

You will need:
30ml light/clear rum
60ml coconut rum
30ml Blue Curacao
Pineapple juice
Pineapple wedge(s), for garnishing

Serves 1 glass.

Directions:

Pour the clear rum, coconut rum, and Blue Curacao into a cocktail shaker or tall glass. Combine the ingredients till well incorporated. Fill a cocktail glass with ice and pour the mixture over, topping up the rest with chilled pineapple juice. Finish by garnishing with a pineapple wedge.
 

3. Bloody Mary

A drink named after sinister folklore, this tart crimson cocktail does not, in fact, contain any blood. Rumour has it that one could summon the titular apparition by standing in front of a dimly lit mirror and chanting “Bloody Mary” thirteen times. She allegedly appears as a mangled corpse or witch, soaked in ichor. While not as scary, this cocktail is definitely delicious and favourite amongst those who fancy a more savory drink.

You will need:
45ml vodka
150ml tomato juice
Tabasco sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Sea salt
Lemon juice (optional)
1 stalk of celery, for garnishing 

Serves 1 glass

Directions:

Fill a tall glass with ice. Mix the vodka, tomato juice, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce in a separate glass or cocktail shaker. If you prefer a little more acidity, add the juice of half a lemon to this mixture. Stir well till well combined and strain into the glass of ice. Adjust for flavour with salt as preferred and garnish with a stalk of celery.
 

4. Graveyard

A drink notorious for its incredible strength and spirit-forwardedness, the Graveyard is a veritable glass of death. Comprising 7 different spirits and 2 beers, this jet-black cocktail has one goal – to put you six feet under.

You will need:
15ml vodka
15ml gin
15ml tequila
15ml bourbon whisky
15ml Scotch whisky
15ml triple sec
15ml Barcardi 151
Beer (lager)
Stout

Serves 1 glass

Directions:

Fill a glass half full with ice and add all the spirits. Stir and mix well to incorporate, and top up the remaining with equal parts beer and stout till the glass is full. 

*Author’s note: We recommend a non-alcoholic chaser to wash down this cocktail.

A time for mischief and scares, Halloween isn’t just for children. Booze up your Halloween this year with these easy cocktails! Simply place your alcohol orders online ahead of time and JARBARLAR will get your spirits and liquor delivered to your doorstep in Singapore. 

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Have you been pining for some ice-cold cocktails by the beach in Bali or Phuket? Don’t you just miss listening to the waves crashing on the shore, admiring the pink sunset with salt in your hair and warm sand beneath your feet – oh, if only we could get on a plane and jet off!

As the pandemic continues to affect the lives of many globally and travel restrictions don’t show any sign of easing, we find ourselves in need of a vacation by the beach more than ever. In a blink of an eye, it has been about a year since most Singaporeans travelled out of our tiny little island. Where did all the time go?

If you are having a serious case of cabin fever, why not try recreating overseas beach experiences in sunny Singapore? You might just feel a little better. Let’s start with the cocktails.

1. Singapore Sling

This one’s for the ones who order a Singapore Sling every time they travel just to see if bartenders abroad will put a different spin on our local cocktail. Originating from the Long Bar in Raffles Hotel, this gin-based drink which was created for ladies (hence the bright pink colour) is now served in most local joints and enjoyed by many Singaporeans. 

You’ll need: 

• 1 ½ ounces gin
• ½ ounce cherry Brandy or cherry Heering
• ¼ ounce Cointreau
• ¼ ounce Bénédictine
• 4 ounces fresh pineapple juice (preferably fresh pineapple juice)
• ½ ounce lime juice (preferably fresh lime juice)
• ⅓ ounce grenadine
• 1 dash of Angostura bitters
• Slice of pineapple or maraschino cherry

Once you have the ingredients ready, combine them with ice and shake them up in a shaker until the drink is chilled, then strain into a chilled tall glass. Garnish with a slice of pineapple or cherry if you like and take a sip! Purchase your stash of gin for the Singapore Sling from our online store today. 

For a list of gin available on JARBARLAR, see here.

2. Classic Mai Tai 

Nothing screams exotic summer escape more than the Tiki culture, which features exotically decorated bars and restaurants catering to individuals  longing for travel to tropical regions of the world. This rum-based cocktail is the face of the Tiki culture, an OG, in some sense. Its name also means “the best, out of the world” in Tahitian so let’s find out how true that is. 

You’ll need: 

• 1 1/2 ounces white rum
• 3/4 ounce orange Curaçao
• 3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 ounce Orgeat syrup
• 1/2 ounce dark rum
• 1 lime wheel
• 1 mint sprig

Add the white rum, curaçao, lime juice and orgeat into a shaker with crushed ice and shake lightly for about 3 seconds. Pour into a chilled rock glass and gently float the dark rum over as a topper. Garnish with a slice of lime and a mint sprig and voila – you’ve got yourself a boozy Tiki cocktail! 

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3. Tequila Sunrise

With just three simple ingredients, the Tequila Sunrise has managed to win the hearts and taste buds of many across the world with its brilliant colours and also due to the fact that Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones took a liking to it during their world tour back in 1972. Besides being a feast for the eyes, this cocktail is also fairly easy to prepare as it doesn’t even require you to mix it or shake it.

You’ll need:

• 2 ounces Blanco tequila
• 4 ounces orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/4 ounce Grenadine

Pour the tequila and orange juice into a chilled highball glass, then add the grenadine last. The last step is tricky, as you will need to do it slowly to ensure that the colours of the orange juice and the grenadine don’t mix. A little hack you can use is to pour the grenadine over the back of a spoon and allow it to trickle slowly to the bottom of the glass to achieve the sunrise colours.

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Whether it is a poolside summer soiree that you are throwing for your friends or a sunny Sunday afternoon lounging alone at your balcony, you can be prepared to have a taste of a mini-vacation with these fun summery cocktails. Make your orders early on our website and get your alcohol fix delivered to your doorstep in Singapore for free (with minimum spending of $50). Check out our full catalogue for our selection of wines, spirits and beers.

Even as we enter a post-pandemic period of recovery, it’s safe to say that Chinese New Year this year will look a little different than what we’re used to. Prioritising safety and health doesn’t necessitate curtailing your celebrations. With a little bit of creativity, you can kickstart Chinese New Year celebrations this 2021 with cocktail making at home. 

A little bit about Chinese New Year

Also called the Lunar New Year, it typically begins with the new moon occurring between the end of January and end of February – lasting approximately 15 days. Cleaning and decorating the house, having reunion dinners on the eve, and giving red envelopes (Ang Pao) are ways people took to the celebrations.

You can make your own festive cocktails at home this year – experimenting with your family is half of the fun! We’ve compiled some of the most festive themed drinks here, with different alcohol types to wet your whistle. 

1. Jade Cocktail  

In Chinese culture, jade was regarded as one of the most precious stones, symbolising purity and moral integrity. As the name suggests, this cocktail borrows significance heavily from what jade represents in culture and tradition. Achieve the bright green flavour by using the Midori Melon and blue Curacao together. Add champagne, lime juice and a dash of Angostura bitters for a refreshing alcoholic drink to start off the night.

You’ll need:

• ½ ounce Midori
• ½ ounce blue Curacao
• dash of Angostura bitters
• ½ ounce lime juice
• champagne 

2. Golden Treasure Sangria

Featuring grape juice, orange liqueur, honey and sparkling white wine, the Golden Treasure Sangria is a fruity fresh concoction that’ll appease the sweet tooth any of your guests may have. Perfect for an after-dinner drink, you could mix in a variety of fruits – nectarine, cherries, and raspberries – and top it off with mint.

You’ll need:

• 3 cups white grape juice, chilled
• ½ cup orange liqueur
• 1750ml white wine, chilled
• ¼ cup superfine sugar
• 3 tbsps honey
• 1 medium nectarine, pitted and chopped
• 1 navel orange, thinly sliced
• ¾ cup frozen cherries
• ¾ cup fresh red raspberries
• ½ cup fresh mint leaves

Combine grape juice, orange liqueur, sugar, and honey – stirring until it all dissolves. Stir in nectarine, orange, cherries, raspberries, basil, and mint. Chill the mixture and stir occasionally. Add sparkling wine to the fruit mixture before serving. 

For orange liqueur, you could go with Cointreau. For white wines, see JARBARLAR’s list of wines and champagnes here.

3. Mandarin Orange Mojito  

Exchanging mandarin oranges is part and parcel of Chinese New Year traditions. Incorporating mandarin juice into your cocktail can be an innovative way to recreate the classic mojito. 

You’ll need: 

• 1 cup mandarin juice
• 3 tbsps fresh lemon juice
• 4 tbsps sugar
• mint leaves
• 1 cup sparkling water
• ½ cup rum

Mix mandarin juice, fresh lemon juice, sugar, sparkling water and rum in a jar. Add mint leaves as a finishing touch.

4. Orange Oasis

Following the trend of good wealth and prosperity, the Orange Oasis is refreshing and fitting for the event. You’ll need: 

• ½ ounce cherry brandy
• 4 ounces orange juice
• ginger ale

Pack a punch by mixing cherry brandy and gin with orange juice. We recommend the Marie Brizard Cherry Brandy for this – infused with red fruit notes and the perfect choice for cocktails.

5. Palomino  

The Palomino is a distinct drink. You could either go for the Creme de Cassis, which has the flavour of black currants, or use Kahlua, coffee liqueur. With that rich nutty base, then comes the whiskey. As the name suggests, the drink is reflective of devotion and stability – symbolising freedom and beauty.

You’ll need: 

• 1 tsp Green Chartreuse
• 1 ounce Creme de Cassis
• 1 tsp Kahlua
• 1 ½ ounces whiskey

Shake everything together with ice and strain into a glass. 

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At JARBARLAR, you can find any and every kind of alcohol you may need to make that perfect cocktail at home. You don’t have to skimp on celebrations – with just a few tricks, you’ll be surprising your closest family and friends with some festive cocktails homemade. We offer delivery services in Singapore – make your shopping experience a hassle-free one.