Spooktacular Halloween Inspirations: Style, Sips, and Sweet Treats

As the days grow shorter and the nights creep in, it’s time to gear up for the spookiest season of the year—Halloween! Whether you’re planning an eerie evening at home or a chilling cocktail party, we’ve got you covered with some stylish and spine-tingling inspiration to make this Halloween unforgettable.

Glamorous Ghouls: Cocktail Hour Done Right

Looking to add a dash of vintage glamour to your haunted Halloween soirée? Look no further than Luigi Bormioli’s Backdoor 20’s glassware collection. These chic, break-resistant glasses, inspired by the elegant art deco designs of the roaring 1920s, will instantly elevate any cocktail party to Gatsby-worthy grandeur. Found in DAVID JONES.

Serve up a “Blood Orange Martini” or a “Midnight Manhattan” to your guests for a frightfully good time. The blend of spookiness and sophistication is sure to impress, turning your party into a hauntingly good experience. So, whether you’re hosting ghoulish friends or indulging in a solo potion, these glasses will make every sip a scream.

Wickedly Delicious No-Bake Coconut Cherry Slices

Now, no Halloween bash is complete without a devilishly delicious dessert! Enter the No-Bake Coconut Cherry Slice with Nutella—a sinisterly simple, yet irresistibly tasty treat that will thrill your taste buds and enchant your guests. Perfect for a Halloween gathering or a spooky night in, these slices combine a crunchy chocolate biscuit base with a ghoulishly pink coconut layer and a Nutella® topping so dark and decadent, it’s practically magic.

Here’s how to make this bewitching treat:

Ingredients from the Witch’s Pantry:

• 250g plain chocolate biscuits (crushed into fine crumbs)
• 125g butter (melted)
• 2 cups desiccated coconut
• 2 cups shredded coconut
• 395g sweetened condensed milk
• 200g glace cherries (quartered)
• 125g copha (melted)
• Rose pink food colouring
• 450g Nutella® (for that luscious, final layer)

Summon the Magic:

1. Prep the Pan: Grease and line an 18cm x 28cm slice pan with baking paper.
2. Conjure the Base: Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into the pan. Chill for 30 minutes.
3. Create the Creepy Layer: Combine both coconuts, sweetened condensed milk, cherries, and copha. Add a few drops of rose pink food colouring for that eerie hue, then press the mixture over the base. Chill for 15 minutes.
4. Finish with a Spell of Nutella: Spread Nutella over the top for a sleek and sinister surface. Let it set for at least an hour.
5. Slice and Serve: Cut into squares and pack into spooky snack packs—perfect for trick-or-treaters or your Halloween guests!

Unleash the Haunting Fun

From glamorous, art-deco-inspired glassware to terrifyingly delicious treats, we’ve got all the essentials to make your Halloween frightfully fabulous. Whether you’re summoning cocktails at the bar or creating ghoulishly good desserts, this Halloween will be one to remember.

With just the right mix of style and spook, let the chills, thrills, and tasty treats begin. Happy haunting!