🎃 Black Walnut Old Fashioned – Halloween Edition 🎃

A bold, moody cocktail with dark spirit energy for your Halloween gathering.

October 31 brings spooky vibes and strong pours. This Black Walnut Old Fashioned delivers both. Made with bold whiskey, Bartender’s Secret Sauce Old Fashioned Cocktail Syrup, and a few drops of black walnut bitters, this Halloween-ready cocktail is rich, dark, and hauntingly smooth.

Perfect for themed parties, scary movie nights, or sipping between trick-or-treaters.

Black Walnut Old Fashioned – Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey

• ¼ oz Bartender’s Secret Sauce Old Fashioned Cocktail Syrup

• 2 dashes black walnut bitters

• Garnish: black cherry and orange twist or cinnamon stick

Instructions:

1. Stir whiskey and syrup (and bitters if using) over ice in a mixing glass.

2. Strain over one large cube in a rocks glass.

3. Garnish with a black cherry and orange twist (or cinnamon stick for extra warmth).

4. Optional: smoke the glass for a dramatic presentation.

✨ Why It Works

This cocktail leans into fall’s darker, moodier energy while keeping the balance perfect with your Old Fashioned Syrup. It’s simple to build, easy to batch, and fits perfectly into Halloween aesthetics.