This Hocus Pocus-inspired cocktail, I Put A Spell On You, is the perfect magical Halloween cocktail to celebrate the witchy season! It's a maple pecan old fashioned made with a homemade maple pecan simple syrup, and it embodies all the best fall flavors!
A maple pecan simple syrup mixed with sweet bourbon, bitters, and gold cocktail glitter makes this the perfect potent magical cocktail for the spooky season!
Why this recipe works:
I love Halloween and Halloween-themed cocktails; just check out my Practical Magic Midnight Margaritas and my Black Flame Candle! This one is based on the Disney classic Hocus Pocus scene when the Sanderson Sisters put a spell on a Halloween party by singing I Put and Spell on You! This is the ultimate fall cocktail, and it is exactly what I want to drink at a massive Halloween Party in Salem!
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Key Ingredients:
Bourbon: This is a bourbon-based cocktail, and the bourbon flavor comes through, so using a top-shelf, and high-quality bourbon is key to a delicious tasting drink. You can use any bourbon you like! I used Old Forester 1910 in this cocktail, but Willett or Angels Envy would also be good with these flavors.
Maple Pecan Syrup: This is an easy simple syrup made from maple syrup, brown sugar, and pecans.
Bitters: Bitters help to balance the cocktail. Any bitters will do, but for this I used Orange Bitters.
Gold Cocktail Glitter: This is what gives the drink its magical effect. I used Fancy Sprinkles Fools Gold Edible Glitter.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make this recipe:
Start by making the maple pecan syrup. Combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, pecans, and water in a saucepan. Heat on medium until the sugar has dissolved. Continue to steep the pecans for 5-10 minutes. Let cool and strain.
Next, add the bourbon and syrup to a glass, and top with bitters.
Add the glitter, stir, then top with ice.
Garnish with cinnamon sticks, pecans, and more glitter.
Substitutions
This recipe is completely delicious, but a few things could be switched out based on taste and availability.
- You can substitute the maple syrup for an equal part of brown sugar.
- You could switch out the pecans for walnuts as well.
- You can omit the bitters if you don't have any on hand.
Equipment:
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Jigger
- Cocktail glass
FAQs:
You can use any bourbon you like! However, I suggest Old Forester 1910 or Angels Envy for this cocktail. But here are a few of my other favorites for cocktails.
Buffalo Trace
Woodford Reserve
Four Roses Small Batch
Knob Creek
The syrup will keep for about 2-3 weeks in an air-tight jar in the refrigerator.
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Hocus Pocus Inspired Cocktail - I Put A Spell On You
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
Description
This Hocus Pocus-inspired cocktail, I Put A Spell On You, is the perfect magical Halloween cocktail to celebrate the witchy season! It's a maple pecan old fashioned made with a homemade maple pecan simple syrup, and it embodies all the best fall flavors!
Ingredients
For the syrup:
- ½ cup pecans
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup water
For the cocktail:
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz maple pecan syrup
- 2 dashes orange or Angostura bitters
- ⅛ tsp gold edible glitter
Instructions
- Start by making the maple pecan syrup. Combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, pecans, and water in a saucepan. Heat on medium until the sugar has dissolved. Continue to steep the pecans for 5-10 minutes. Let cool and strain. This syrup will make between 8-10 cocktails and keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
- Next, add the bourbon and syrup to a glass, and top with bitters.
- Add the glitter, stir, then top with ice.
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks, pecans, and more glitter.
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