Quick and Spooky Kraken Cola for Halloween

Get ready to mix up a spooky treat with my new favorite Halloween rum cocktail—perfect for any last-minute party plans! This copycat Kraken Cola is a true Halloween hit, and it couldn’t be simpler. With just two ingredients, you’ll have a dark, delicious drink in no time.

Picture this: rich, spiced vanilla, cinnamon, and clove from Kraken Black Spiced Rum, balanced by the smooth sweetness of cola. It’s even easier than a Cuba Libre, and you don’t need a shaker—just pour, mix, and enjoy.

I’ve been loving Kraken Black Spiced Rum lately! Whether it’s a classic Kraken with Ginger Beer or something festive like a Kramble, this rum never disappoints. The warming spice notes are a perfect match for the Halloween vibe, and this Kraken Cola will bring a touch of eerie elegance to your celebration.

Alright, enough chatting—let's get mixing! Happy Halloween, and cheers to a night of fun and flavor!

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🥘 Ingredients

• The Kraken Black Spiced Rum - currently my favorite spiced rum 😀
• Coke® - choose your poison. 🙂
• Cubed Ice - to fill up the glass
• Lime wedge garnish

See the recipe card for quantities.

🔪 Instructions

Step 1

Fill a highball glass to the brim with cubed ice.

Step 2

Measure out the Kraken Black Spiced Rum and pour it into the glass over the ice.

Step 3

Top with Coke, letting the flavors mix to perfection.

Step 4

Garnish with a lime wedge and serve with a reusable drinking straw. Cheers!

🧋Choosing the right Coke®

When choosing the best Coke® for a Kraken Cola, you'll want something that complements the rich flavors of the rum—vanilla, clove, and cinnamon. Classic Coca-Cola® is a great option, as its balanced sweetness and slight caramel notes pair beautifully with the spiced rum, enhancing its depth. If you're looking for a bolder flavor, consider Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar, which can bring out the rum's spiced notes even more without adding extra sweetness. For an adventurous twist, try Coca-Cola® with vanilla or cinnamon flavoring to amplify those key spice elements already present in Kraken Black Spiced Rum.

🧐 What is a built cocktail?

A built cocktail is one of the simplest types of drinks to make because it’s prepared directly in the serving glass. Instead of shaking or stirring ingredients in a separate container, you "build" the cocktail by adding each ingredient—usually starting with ice—right into the glass.

This method is perfect for drinks like a Prosecco Cosmo, Moscow Mule, or a classic Gin and Tonic, where the flavors naturally blend together without the need for extra equipment like shakers or strainers. It’s quick, easy, and keeps things fuss-free!

🍽 Equipment

• Highball glass
• Reusable drinking straw
• Measuring tools / Jigger

👻 More Spooky Recipes for You to Try

• Spiderweb cookies
• Red Halloween Cocktail
• Limoncello Vodka
• Spiderweb Cheesecake
• Halloween Cocktails {roundup}
• Gosling's Dark & Stormy
• Kramble
• Kraken Ginger Beer
• Spooky Tarts
• Sloe Screw

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📖 Recipe

Kraken Cola - a Halloween Rum Cocktail

Nora

Looking for a quick and easy cocktail to serve at your Halloween party? This Kraken Cola is as simple as it gets—just two ingredients with bold, spiced flavors of vanilla, cinnamon, and clove. It's sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Alcoholic beverage, Cocktails, Halloween Cocktail

Cuisine Global cuisine

Servings 1 Serving

Calories 174 kcal

Equipment

• Highball Glass
• Measuring tools / Jigger
• Reusable drinking straw

Ingredients

 

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• Cubed Ice
• 1½ oz The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
• Coke to fill up the glass
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

 

• Fill a highball glass all the way to the top with Cubed Ice.
  Cubed Ice
• Pour in 1½ oz The Kraken Black Spiced Rum, letting it chill with the ice.
  1½ oz The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
• Top it off with Coke, giving it that perfect balance of rich spice and smooth sweetness. (One high ball glass holds 240 (1 cup) to 350 ml (1 ½ cups)).
  Coke
• For the finishing touch, garnish with a Lime wedge and pop in a reusable straw. Enjoy!
  Lime wedge

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Keyword halloween rum cocktail, kraken cola, rum cola, the kraken with cola

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Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 22g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg

⛑️ Food Safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

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