29 Oct Halloween Chapman – Spooky Hibiscus Mocktail
Think Halloween in a glass – bold red, tangy, and a little mischievous. This Halloween Chapman isn’t just a Halloween tea recipe, it’s a party starter.
Bursting with tangy hibiscus, lemon, and a hint of warming spice, this Halloween Chapman is a refreshing twist on the classic Nigerian favourite. Whether you’re serving it at a party or enjoying a cozy night in, it’s a playful and visually striking Halloween tea recipe that’s sure to impress.
Why You’ll Love This Halloween Recipe
It’s bright and refreshing: The blend of hibiscus tea, lemon and ginger makes this mock-tail spiced and fruity!
Easy to make : Just a few simple ingredients and some creative garnishes, and you’ve got a fun drink in minutes. (The cucumbers are not as hard as they look!)
Interactive and spooky: The cucumber skulls aren’t just decorative – they add a refreshing flavour twist and make the drink playful, letting guests nibble or stir their mocktail for extra Halloween fun.
Ingredients
You’ll Need:
Hibiscus Tea
Fresh Ginger
Ginger Ale
Lemon
Cucumber
(You can add a sweetener like honey too! )
How to Make It:
Step 1. Brew the hibiscus tea and fresh ginger
Chop fresh ginger into slices. Place them in a teapot and add loose-leaf hibiscus tea.
Pour over with boiling water.Steep the tea and ginger in hot water for 10 minutes and leave to cool. (You can simmer it for 5-10 min for extra flavour intensity)
Step 2. Making the cucumber skulls
Whilst the tea is left to cool, use a knife and straw to carve a skull in the cucumber . For a visual demonstration take a look at our TikTok and YouTube short.
Step 3. Making the Chapman
Add ice to a cocktail shaker, squeeze half a lemon into and pour in the Iced Hibiscus tea. Then shake.
Step 4. Prepare your glass
Add ice cubes to your cocktail glass. Then add your cucumber skulls around the inside of the glass. Pour hibiscus-ginger brew and top up with ginger ale!
That’s all!
Take a moment to appreciate those deep red hues, the floating cucumber skulls, and all the fizz. This Halloween tea recipe is a spooky, playful Halloween Chapman that’s almost too pretty to sip… almost.
Notes & Tips
Leaving over night? If you’re preparing the cocktail ahead of time, we recommend adding cucumber pieces to the teapot once the tea has cooled down and putting it in the fridge over night.
Sweeten strategically: Add a sweetener like honey or syrup to the hibiscus tea while it’s still warm – it dissolves better and balances the tartness evenly.
Other mixers: You can replace ginger ale with a soda or tonic water OR you could leave it out entirely.
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FAQs
Of course! The hibiscus tea blend might be a bit bitter so adding a sweetener like honey will help balance out the different flavours. Add in a small amount of your preferred sweetener during step one (when you are brewing the tea.)
Absolutely! Fresh ginger adds natural warmth and spice while supporting digestion and immunity -a tasty way to sneak in some wellness this Halloween.
The tea base can be stored in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Add ginger ale and cucumber skulls just before serving to keep the fizz and freshness.
That is a great idea! Scale up the ingredients and serve in a punch bowl. Float cucumber skulls and lemon slices on top for a dramatic, interactive centrepiece.
Hibiscus naturally has vibrant anthocyanins – plant compounds that give it that striking red colour. It’s what makes this Halloween Chapman so visually spooky and exciting!
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