Pull out your costumes and your favorite decor, it’s time to party! Halloween is hands-down one of the best holidays because it allows for creativity and expression at every turn. You can infuse your style and ideas in everything from your costume to Halloween cocktails.
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Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or a movie night, spooky cocktails can add some fun to your festivities. You can go festive, spooky, eerie, or cute and let your creative side shine. The recipes are just a starting point with everything from the ice cubes to the garnish being a chance to show off your Halloween spirit.
To step up your festivities and Halloween drink ideas be sure to make the most out of your garnishes and vessels. You can serve them out of potion bottles or science beakers. Consider garnishing with eerie gummies or orange peel Jack O’ Lanterns.
Don’t forget to coordinate your cocktails to fit well with the theme of your event and the menu you’ve decided on. These small details make your event cohesive and give your guests a better overall experience.
Let’s get started, here are 18 festive Halloween cocktails to help you throw the best party of the season!
Movie Magic
1. Sanderson Sisters Cocktail
Break out the popcorn and blankets, pop Hocus Pocus onto the TV, and make up this super cool Sanderson Sisters-inspired cocktail. This cocktail not only looks the part, it also tastes the part with its Apple flavors that are perfect for the season.
2. Practical Magic Midnight Margarita
Any night of gathering calls for margaritas, but what about pushing those sisterhood vibes into the spooky season? This margarita is the perfect way to bridge all of that together. This magical margarita has a witchy twist that is sure to impress and is perfect for a night of good food, bonding, and practical magic!
3. The Beetlejuice
The Beetlejuice cocktail is a fun movie night option that is sweet and tangy. The cocktail has grenadine and lime juice, two flavors that play well together. You will definitely be asking for another one of these, just don’t say it three times.
Festive Spirits
4. Candy Corn Cocktail
Halloween isn’t just about the spooky, sometimes you want a festive option that leans into the more light-hearted parts of Halloween. This cocktail does just that. If you’re a fan of candy corn, this sweet treat not only looks great, but you will love the simple but familiar flavors.
5. Midnight Whisper
How about some Halloween whimsy? Midnight Whisper is just that, it’s fun and fruity and looks whimsical. This cocktail is a bit more involved but definitely worth the effort.
6. Bone Daddy
Don’t let the name fool you, this shot is still all about the fun and festive parts of Halloween. Inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas and full of warm, creamy seasonal flavors, this one is simple but effective. You can also add a fun element to this shot by choosing a super festive vessel like a skull shot glass.
7. Drunk Ghost
Talk about fun, this cute cocktail is a simple showstopper. This cocktail is light and creamy in flavor and leans right into the fun and festive.
8. Spooktacular Sangria
If you’re looking for an option that works well in big batches, this sangria is what you need. It can be made ahead of time if you leave the soda out until closer to the event. Even better, the fruit flavors in this get better as they meld over time.
Spooky Cocktails
9. Black Magic
An easy way to step up a cocktail is by making it fun and interactive or adding a unique element. To push home the magic of this cocktail, they have opted for glitter. It stands out against the black background and couples well with the lime flavors that offer a bit of a bite.
10. Wolfsbane Cocktail
If you are looking for a cocktail that says “mysterious and chic”, here you are. Not only does this cocktail look stunningly chic, but the herbaceous rosemary flavors combine with the spirits and sweets for a unique combination.
11. Swamp Gases
Showmanship is the name of the game with this cocktail! The cocktail itself is a fruity punch, but the eerie presentation is what lands it on this must-try list. Don’t forget to let your dry ice evaporate completely before consuming!
12. Lucifer’s Demon
Why would a cocktail that looks so sweet have a name like Lucifer’s Demon, because this drink has a hidden bite? Don’t let the look fool you, it absolutely has the sweet elements it appears to have but there are also some punchy and spicy elements.
13. Green Goblin
In this spirit of the holiday, this cocktail is eye-catching with its bright green color and black rim. However, the flavor of this spooky cocktail might just surprise you with fruity and warm flavors, you will be intrigued.
Eerie Elixers
14. Embalming Fluid
If you want something more eerie but are not a fan of things that look the part, this cocktail is the perfect balance. The bright green screams Halloween while still remaining subtle and the flavor is a fruity cocktail that everyone will love.
15. Zombie Brain Jello Shots
Ooey and gooey zombie brains are on the menu! Step your jello shots up with these super creative jello shots that scream Halloween. Don’t fret, these taste like berries, not brains.
16. The Poison Frog
It doesn’t get more simple than this apple-flavored shot but the eerie garnish is what makes it hard to stomach. However, if you dare, the blood is sweet.
17. Alien Brain Hemorrhage
Wow your guests with this simple but spooky shot. A combination of sweet, creamy, and fruity, this one definitely looks the part.
18. The Soul Taker
The sneaky smoothness of this amaretto and tequila cocktail is surely how it got its name. It sneaks up on you for sure, but it’s a welcomed fun mix that sets the mood perfectly. Since it looks so unassuming, you can serve the cocktail in these skull whiskey glasses to match the vibe.
No matter the crowd, event, or theme, there is something here for everyone. The key to a Halloween cocktail, however, is to remember that it is all in good fun. Have fun with your vessels, garnishes, and accessories like straws and napkins, but also have fun picking your poison.
