The Milky Way Martini. (Courtesy Photo: Truth Be Told PR)

Southampton - Trick-or-treating may be for kids but Halloween stirs up sweet tooths spanning all ages. For adults looking to stock their Halloween party bar with cocktails worthy of this sinfully sweet holiday, Van Gogh Vodka's new irresistible Rich Dark Chocolate flavor is perfect for shaking up a spookily delicious drink. With its naturally infused complex, dark cocoa taste, it is appreciated well-chilled and straight and also pairs well with a number of flavors and beverages.

Make hosting the party a breeze by serving a pitcher drink that you can make in bulk ahead of time. The Cocktail Guru Jonathan Pogash's Van Goghst Punch is easy to make and sure to please a crowd, mixing the Van Gogh Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka with fruit juices and sodas for a unique and unexpectedly refreshing cocktail. Or for a single serving cocktail that is both sweet and tart, try the Maple Basil Sour, also developed by Pogash.

Looking for candy-inspired creations? The Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka melds with Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka and Butterscotch Schnapps to create the Milky Way Martini. Or mix up another classic candy flavor combo - dark chocolate and peppermint - with the PepperMint Pattini.

The Cocktail Guru also has some tasty Halloween treats using other spirits: check out Pogash's Panamanian Devil, featuring Ron Abuelo Añejo rum, and CORZO Bite, featuring Corzo Silver Tequila.

The Van Goghst Punch. (Courtesy Photo: Truth Be Told PR)

Van Goghst Punch (Serves 12)
Created by The Cocktail Guru Jonathan Pogash

 • 1 bottle Van Gogh Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka
 • 12 oz. orange juice
 • 12 oz. pomegranate juice
 • 12 oz. club soda or lemon-lime soda

Pour ingredients into large punch bowl or pitcher filled with ice and stir to chill and dilute. Ladle or pour out into small punch glasses. Garnish: Several sliced orange wheels.

Milky Way Martini

 • 2 oz. Van Gogh Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka
 • ½ oz. Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka
 • 1 oz. Butterscotch Schnapps

Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and pour into a chilled martini glass.

PepperMint Pattini

 • 1-1/2 oz. Van Gogh Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka
 • 1/2 oz. Crème de menthe
 • 1/2 oz. Chocolate Liqueur
 • 1/2 oz. Cream

The Panamanian Devil. (Courtesy Photo: Truth Be Told PR)

Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a Peppermint Pattie candy wedge.

Maple Basil Sour
Created by The Cocktail Guru Jonathan Pogash

 • 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka
 • 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
 • 1/4 oz. real maple syrup
 • 3 large basil leaves

In a mixing glass, muddle the basil leaves to extract the flavor. Add remaining ingredients with ice and shake well. Pour into a rocks glass. Garnish: basil sprig.

Panamanian Devil
Created by The Cocktail Guru Jonathan Pogash

 • 2 oz. Ron Abuelo Añejo rum
 • 1 oz. chilled espresso
 • 3 drops liquid smoke
 • 1/4 oz. simple syrup
 • Spray of Lucid Absinthe

The CORZO Bite. (Courtesy Photo: Truth Be Told PR)

Shake first four ingredients with ice and strain into martini glass rimmed with smoked chili powder. Spray on top of drink some Lucid Absinthe. Garnish: flamed orange peel.

CORZO Bite
Created by The Cocktail Guru Jonathan Pogash

 • 1 1/2 parts Corzo Silver Tequila
 • 1/2 parts Campari
 • 1 part fresh blood orange juice
 • 1/4 parts blood (aka home-made grenadine)
 • 2 parts Jarritos Tamarindo Soda

Build all ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice. Add the "blood" at the end. Garnish: blood orange wheel and strawberry syrup. Home-made grenadine: Add equal parts white sugar and POM pomegranate juice together and dissolve sugar over high on stove-top. When dissolved, add several drops of orange flower water, simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, chill, and serve. If blood oranges are not available, use a slice of regular orange that is soaking in "blood" as a garnish.