Drinky Drink: Halloween

Ah, Halloweekend—a great trial of endurance for those on campus looking to dress it up and pour it down. When we were kids, Halloween was all about the candy. Now, it’s all about the BOOOOooze. Can you make it through a full 48 hours while completely avoiding sobriety? Look to these drink recipes to help you navigate the festivities.

Heaven and Hell-ini

4 oz Prosecco

2 oz peach puree

Tears of freshmen who missed the shuttle to the Quad

Gulp this down on the fogged-up shuttle to the Currier Fishbowl before Heaven and Hell. Hopefully, it’ll provide you with enough of an alcohol blanket to endure the 30-minute long line of belligerent freshmen trying to get inside.

Sex(y Cat) on the Beach

1 oz vodka

1 1/3 oz cranberry juice

2/3 oz peach schnapps

1 1/3 oz orange juice

Nondescript animal ears

An old classic. You couldn’t think of a topical, witty costume, so just turn to the staple plan B—a sexy cat. Just throw on as few articles of clothing as possible (without risking pneumonia) and a vaguely animal-related accessory. Just like that, you’re the envy of the party! Brrrrr—we mean, Purrrrr.

Owl-a-rita

2 parts tequila

1 part lime juice

3 parts women

1 part man

The most important thing about this drink is the ratio: If you don’t get it right, you’ll have to start all over again, or worse, get kicked to the back of the line. If you can, form a little protective barrier around your one male friend, and try to slip him in unnoticed.

Cultural Appropriation and Tonic

2 parts gin

3 parts tonic water

0 parts tolerance

Whip this up while reminding your roommates that no, dressing up in a racial trope that marginalizes an entire minority group is not an acceptable Halloween costume. I’m looking at you, Sexy Senorita. And you, Indian Sweetheart. And you, Shot Glass Geisha Girl.