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Sharing a โspookyโ Halloween cocktail thatโs one of my fall favorites, The Golden Snitch Cocktail. Inspired by the Harry Potter series, this bubbly golden drink is a mix of sweet apple cider, whiskey, St. Germain (elderflower liquor), lemon, maple, and spices. This incredibly simple cocktail is nothing short of delicious. Itโs the perfect moody drink to serve up this Halloweenโฆor anytime youโre in need of a good Harry Potter cocktail.
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Itโs only just October, but Iโm already getting into the โspookyโ cocktails. Clearly I am way too excited that October has finally arrived. In my defense, it is a pretty exciting month. First with the release of HBH Super Simple on the 29th and then Halloween on the 31st. Canโt wait!
But Iโm also just really excited for the next few weeks leading up to everything. We have so much work ahead of us, so itโs a little overwhelming. But Iโm happy that my โworkโ requires me to be creative and mix up recipes like this fun Harry Potter themed drink. Itโs my favorite thing to do.
The inspiration
If youโve read the Harry Potter series or seen the movies, you know that the โGolden Snitchโ is a tiny little gold ball with wings. Itโs the ball used in the game of Quidditch, and itโs Harryโs job as the seeker to catch the snitch. The golden color of the snitch is what inspired this cocktail. And thatโs the back story.
Honestly, Iโve wanted to create a cocktail called the Golden Snitch for years. Finally, this was the year!
I knew I wanted to create a drink that was deep gold in color, bubbly, and delicious. I also knew it needed to be perfectly seasonal, warming, and a touch bubbly too.
Here is how you make the golden snitch
The best part about this drink is how easy it is. Just shake up some fresh apple cider, whiskey or bourbon, a touch of St. Germain (elderflower liquor), lemon, maple for sweetness, cinnamon, and ginger. Strain into a fancy coupe glass rimmed in cinnamon sugar. Add ice, add bubbles, and finish with a cinnamon stick.
Takes 5 minutes to put together, is incredibly pretty, but yet moody at the same time. And most importantlyโฆitโs delicious! A touch sweet, but not overpowering in any wayโฆbecause I really dislike overly sweet cocktails. It has a kick from the whiskey, spice from the ginger, and warmth from the cider and cinnamon.
SO GOOD.
And do you see the Golden Snitch floating around each cocktail? Thatโs simply a cocktail cherry, wrapped in edible gold leaf. I stuck in small feathers for wings and placed them around the drinks. Simple, but it works.
Since I know many of you host Halloween parties, Iโve provided you with both a single cocktail recipe, as well as a punch variation thatโs perfect for entertaining!
And guys? Thatโs it. As is customary with Cocktail Saturday posts, Iโm keeping things short and sweet. Hope you all enjoy this fun Harry Potter inspired cocktailโฆand all the upcoming cocktails weโll be sharing from now until Christmas!
If you make the golden snitch cocktail be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, donโt forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
The Golden Snitch Cocktail.
Ingredientsย
- cinnamon sugar, to rim glass
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1 1/2 ounces whiskey or bourbon
- 1/2 ounce elderflower liquor (St. Germain)
- juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 1-2 teaspoons, (more or less to taste) pure maple syrup
- dash ground cinnamon
- dash ground ginger
- sparkling water, for topping
Instructionsย
- 1. If desired, rim glasses in cinnamon sugar.2. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker except the sparkling water. Add ice and shake to combine. Strain into glass.ย 2. Add 1 ice cube and top with sparkling water. Serve with a cinnamon stick. Drink.ย
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The Golden Snitch Punch
Ingredientsย
- cinnamon sugar, to rim glasses
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 9 ounces whiskey or bourbon (roughly 1 1/4 cups)
- 3 ounces elderflower liquor (St. Germain)(just over 1/3 cup)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 6-8 teaspoons (more or less to taste) pure maple syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2-4 cans sparkling water, for topping
Instructionsย
- 1. In a large pitcher, combine all ingredients except the sparkling water. Chill until ready to serve.2. When ready to serve, add the sparkling water. If desired, rim glasses in cinnamon sugar, fill with ice. Pour punch into glasses.
Nutrition
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This was a big hit at my cocktail party and I appreciated that I could make a pitcher ahead of time that was ready to serve.
Hey Erika,
Awesome! So glad to hear this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it! Happy New Year! xxT
Cool drink idea. Can you substitute vodka for whiskey?
Thanks! Sure, I don’t see why not! I hope you love this recipe. Cheers! xT