Sloe Screw: A Spooky and Simple Halloween Cocktail

The classic Screwdriver (vodka + orange juice) is a crowd-pleaser, sure. But this Halloween, let’s kick things up a notch with a haunting twist. Meet the Sloe Screw. Swapping out vodka for Sloe Gin gives this cocktail a wickedly beautiful orange-red hue and layers of berry-tart magic that you didn't even know you needed.

Not familiar with sloe gin? Picture a gin infused with wild, tangy sloe berries—deliciously rich and full of character. And trust me, it plays with orange juice like a charm. If you’re still on the fence, try it in a sloe gin and tonic—absolute heaven in a glass.

One thing to note when planning to serve this spooky sipper: you won’t need a cocktail shaker. This is a built cocktail, just like your Kraken Cola or classic gin and tonic. Perfect for a party, right?

So grab your glass, ice it down, and let’s mix up a Sloe Screw to toast witches, ghouls, and all the mischief of Halloween night.

Cheers to the spooky season! 🎃👻

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🥘 Ingredients

• Sloe Gin - Sloe gin is a fruity, slightly tart liqueur made by infusing gin with sloe berries, giving it a deep, rich flavor that’s perfect for adding a berry twist to your cocktails.
• Orange juice
• Cubed Ice - for the glass

See the recipe card for quantities.

🔪 Instructions

Step 1

Fill your glass with a generous amount of ice cubes.

Step 2

Add a good pour of sloe gin—it’s all about that berry magic!

Step 3

Top with fresh orange juice to keep things light and refreshing.

Step 4

Stir it up and enjoy the spooky sips.

🍽 Equipment

• Serving glass
• 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
• Kraken Cola
• Kramble
• Spooky Tarts
• Spiced Rum with Ginger Beer
  

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📖 Recipe

Sloe Gin Screw Cocktail for Halloween

Nora

This Sloe Screw is a hauntingly delicious twist on the classic Screwdriver. Sloe gin’s rich berry flavor paired with refreshing orange juice creates the perfect cocktail for your Halloween celebration.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Alcoholic beverage, Halloween Cocktail

Cuisine Global cuisine

Servings 1 Serving

Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

• Serving Glass
• Measuring tools / Jigger

Ingredients

 

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• Cubed Ice
• 1 ½ oz Sloe Gin
• 1 cup Orange juice

Instructions

 

• Start by filling your glass with plenty of Cubed Ice.
  Cubed Ice
• Pour in 1 ½ oz Sloe Gin —let that rich, berry flavor shine!
  1 ½ oz Sloe Gin
• Top it off with 1 cup Orange juice.
  1 cup Orange juice
• Give it a quick stir, and you're ready to sip and savor every spooky drop!

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Keyword cocktail with gin, Screwdriver, Sloe gin, Sloe screw

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

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Vitamin C: 124mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

⛑️ 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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