Inspired by all the flavors of a classic old fashioned cocktail, this colorful jack o’ lantern spritz Halloween bourbon drink has a little bit of everything. A hint of fruity sweetness, fresh orange peel, pumpkin spice, and bourbon come together to pull out all the festive flavors of the season.
Pinches of fruit and spice Make it oh so nice

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The flavors in this festive Halloween cocktail closely resemble that of a fruity old fashioned with light spice and fall flavor, and that’s why it’s easily one of my favorite new Halloween cocktails on the blog.
I taste tested what was probably waaaaay too many of these (and made my neighbors do the same with me). After all that laborious dedicated sipping and sampling, I can promise you, it is a very fun, very Halloweeney cocktail that will please a crowd (even if they’re not big on bourbon).
A Fun Halloween Bourbon Cocktail with Festive Vintage Vibes

The fruitiness and bits of ground ginger, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie syrup (which is not overly sweet) are all balanced out with lime. Fresh orange slices and cherries add the finishing touches. They really dress up this festive jack o’ lantern drink for Halloween.
It’s a drink with fun pops of color and flavor with well-rounded layers suited to just about any palate. It really does make a fun party drink.
You can easily mix up this festive spiced bourbon spritz by splashing everything together in the cocktail shaker. Simply top off with a bit of sparkling water.

Strips of fresh orange peel are tossed into the cocktail shaker to add brightness and infuse the drink with a bit of citrus flavor.
Add ice and shake everything together in the cocktail shaker to help the oils release from the orange peel and douse the bourbon drink with vibrant citrus essence.
The pinches of dry ground ginger, cinnamon, and a hint of Torani pumpkin pie syrup deliver festive seasonal autumn spice.

This fun and colorful Halloween bourbon drink is perfect for anyone who enjoys fruity old fashioned cocktails with a hint of fizz. You can easily put out a round of these fun jack o’ lantern cocktails at a festive Halloween party table decked with your favorite vintage Halloween decor.
I think a vintage flare pairs perfectly with this drink, just because it’s inspired by that classic bourbon cocktail that’s been around for so long.
It seems only right to capture those cozy vintage Halloween vibes when you put out this delicious and colorful bourbon drink that brings so much character and drama to any cup it fills!
You’ll be sure to capture the spirit of Halloween as you set out your bats, spiders, and pumpkins galore! This easy bourbon spritz will add to the festivities and decor with just a few simple ingredients.
Here’s how to get the spooky party started with an easy Halloween bourbon spritz cocktail.
Ingredients To Make a Jack-O-Lantern Spritz Bourbon Drink

- Bourbon
- Torani pumpkin pie syrup
- Fresh lime juice
- Maraschino cherries
- Fresh orange peel – plus fresh sliced orange wheels
- Ground ginger
- Ground cinnamon
- Sparkling water
How To Make a Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Bourbon Spritz Drink

Serve this festive, sparkling, spiced bourbon spritz cocktail throughout the fall season and especially at Halloween. It’s an easy bourbon drink to shake up and serve if you’re entertaining friends for the spooky season.

With just a few simple ingredients and dry spices from the pantry, you can make this easy colorful Halloween drink that captures the look and feel of the Halloween season.

Just shake, pour, and splash with sparkling water for a simple Halloween drink with bourbon that stands out with flavor and flare. Be sure to save another splash of bourbon and spice for this elegant Sleepy Hollow Halloween bourbon cocktail, too!

Jack O’ Lantern Spritz Halloween Bourbon Drink
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- ½ oz Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup
- 1 tsp Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 tsp Maraschino Cherry Syrup - from the jar of maraschino cherries
- 1 to 2 strips Orange Peel
- 2 pinches Ground Ginger - or more to taste as desired
- 1 to 2 pinches Ground Cinnamon - or more to taste as desired
- Sparkling Water - for topping off at the end
- Orange Slices - for garnish
- Maraschino Cherries - for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, splash in 2 oz of your favorite good quality bourbon plus the Torani pumpkin pie syrup and the teaspoon of freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Now add in 2 pinches each (or more as desired to taste) of ground ginger and ground cinnamon.
- Splash in the teaspoon of cherry syrup from the jar of maraschino cherries and drop in 1 to 2 strips of fresh orange peel.
- Fill the cocktail shaker halfway with ice and seal. Shake vigorously until bourbon, spices, and orange peel have infused the cocktail and everything is nicely chilled.
- Pour chilled contents into a rocks glass and garnish with orange slices, a cherry, and a pumpkin cocktail pick. Serve immediately, serve ice cold.














This is so cute!
Delish and a party fave!