Celebrate The Premiere Of 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' With These Perfectly-Themed Cocktail Recipes
Nov. 12 2021, Published 3:44 p.m. ET
Even though Halloween has passed, you can still celebrate spooky season with these perfectly-themed cocktail recipes ahead of the Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie, which debuts in theaters on November 19.
All of the concoctions feature Dan Aykroyd’s — who starred in the original Ghostbusters — Crystal Head Vodka.
Despite having a successful career, the actor decided he wanted to try something new, so he launched the brand alongside John Alexander in 2007.
"Crystal Head uses only the highest-quality ingredients to create unique expressions of ultra-premium vodka that are completely additive-free. We do it for all the creative spirits who think differently — to inspire them in their creative pursuits and to bring out their creativity, without compromise. Unlike other vodka brands, Crystal Head views the world differently, without limitations," the website states.
"It has taken us 10 years to put efficiency and cost control into our extremely complex glass manufacturing process," the Canada native said. "This knowledge has only come after a decade in the business with close to approximately 20 million bottles sold worldwide. Also on the marketing side we have evolved a better consumer identification which reveals to us a deep core of Crystal Head repeat drinkers. These are design and information technology conscious, college educated individuals and a growing constituency of female consumers who love our clean fluid. Zero additives, only 65 calories per shot. Smart people love the Head."
Scroll through the gallery below to get some fun ideas for your next gathering!
Basil Melon Smash
1 oz. Crystal Head Vodka
1⁄2 oz. Melon Liqueur
3⁄4 oz. Simple Syrup
2 tsp. Lemon Juice
3 tsp. Lime Juice
5 Basil Leaves
Directions: In a cocktail shaker, combine all the ingredients and gently muddle. Add ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a basil leaf.
Stay Puft
2 oz. Crystal Head Vodka
1 tsp. Marshmallow Syrup
4 Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream
1 Marshmallow
Sprinkle of Sea Salt
Directions: Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend. Pour into a glass. Garnish with a marshmallow and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Slimer’s Revenge
2 oz. Crystal Head Onyx
1 1⁄2 oz. Pineapple Juice
3⁄4 oz. Lemon Juice
3⁄4 oz. Honey Simple Syrup
1 tsp. Matcha Powder Fresh Mint Sprig
Directions: Combine all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain over ice in a Collins glass. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
Psychomagnotheric Sour
1 1/2 oz. Crystal Head Aurora
1 oz. Guava Juice
1 oz. Pama Pomegranate Liqueur
3/4 oz. Lime Juice
1 Egg White
Lemon Peel
Directions: Add egg white to a shaker without ice and shake for 30 seconds. Then combine the remaining ingredients into the shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain the contents into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a lemon peel.
Gozer The Destroyer
1 oz. Crystal Head Onyx
2 oz. Grapefruit Juice
4 oz. Guava Gose Beer
1/2 oz. Vanilla Syrup
5-6 Fresh Basil Leaves
Directions: Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and gently muddle. Add ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Double strain into a Collins glass with a salted rim and ice. Garnish with a fresh basil crown.
Shapeshifter
2 oz. Crystal Head Aurora
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
2 oz. Red Cranberry Juice
1 Egg White
2-3 Pineapple Cubes
Pinch of Butterfly Pea Powder
Fresh Rosemary Sprig
Directions: Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Remove ice and shake again for another 10 seconds. Double strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a torched fresh rosemary sprig.
The Mean Green Ghost
1 oz. Crystal Head Onyx
1 oz. Midori Melon Liqueur
1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
1/2 oz. Egg White
Directions: Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake over ice for 10-15 seconds. Remove the ice and shake again for 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled Nick + Nora glass.