I very seldomly drink beer, but do get excited when I am introduced to “fruity” beers. Here is one whose looks not only tie into a Halloween party, but also works great in a mixed drink. It is the world’s first Hefeweizen grapefruit beer from Germany. Schöfferhofer blends it 50/50 with their Hefeweizen beer and natural carbonated grapefruit flavor. The taste is delightfully sweet, and fizzy. For more Halloween brews ideas, check out the “beertails” below. Also, think about pairing with other sweets: Trick or Treat candies like Starburst, Skittles, Twizzlers, or even dark chocolate. Schofferhofer also offers a Pomegranate Hefeweizen beer with a 50/50 blend of pomegranate juice resulting in a refreshingly tart and tangy taste experience. Drink them all year round! schofferhofer.us
Fruity Zombie
(seen in the photo at the top of this post)
black sugar
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1 oz Plantation Original Dark Rum
.75 oz lime juice
.5 oz grapefruit juice
.5 oz Cointreau
.5 oz grenadine
1 bar spoon Absinthe
2-3 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
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2-3 oz Schofferhofer Grapefruit
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Rim an old fashioned glass with black sugar. Combine all ingredients, except Schofferhofer, in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill and combine ingredients. Strain into hi-ball glass over fresh ice. Top with Schofferhofer Grapefruit. Carefully use dry ice for smoky effect if you want to add drama.
—cocktail by Beautiful Booze
Bubbly Pom Spooky Cosmo
black sugar
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1 oz Vodka
.5 oz Cointreau
1 oz lime juice
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1.5 oz Schofferhofer Pomegranate
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Rim coupe glass with black sugar. Combine all ingredients, except Schofferhofer, in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill and combine ingredients. Strain into a cocktail glass. Top with Schofferhofer Pomegranate.
—cocktail by Beautiful Booze
