Halloween is creeping closer, and it’s time to turn up the eerie fun! Whether you’re hosting a haunted house party or curling up with a horror movie marathon, Halloween is the perfect excuse to mix up some devilishly delightful cocktails. From spine-chilling shots to festive, flavorful punches, we’ve conjured up a collection of creepy concoctions that will thrill your guests and make your celebration a night to remember. These fun Halloween cocktails not only taste great but also bring the perfect spooky vibe to your drink table.
Get ready to grab your cauldrons and potion bottles, because we’ve got the recipes to help you channel your inner witch or mad scientist. Let’s shake things up with these Halloween-themed drinks that are equal parts spooky and scrumptious!
Vampire’s Kiss Martini by The Spruce Eats
The vampire’s kiss martini is an extremely simple Champagne cocktail that you won’t want to miss. The sparkling vodka drink has the sweet taste of raspberries and its red sugar rim is a stunning finishing touch. This vodka recipe is easy and there’s really no mixing involved, so you don’t need a cocktail shaker or any special bar tools. You’ll simply combine vodka and raspberry liqueur then let the Champagne’s bubbles do all the mixing for you.
Ingredients
- 3/4 ounce raspberry liqueur, divided, plus more for rim
- Red sugar, for rimming
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1 1/2 ounces sparkling wine
The Witch’s Heart by The Flavor Blender
Tis Halloween, And in this brew, The witch will stir, Good luck to you! Are you brave enough to drink The Witch’s Heart? I created this cocktail for an easy to make, whimsical Halloween cocktail, or for any themed party for that matter! Now you can make your own homemade flavored shimmer liqueur!
Ingredients
- Purple shimmery vodka (blackberry flavored)
- Vodka
- Blackberries
- Purple luster dust OR pearl luster dust
- Simple syrup
- Apple liqueur (of your choice – not sour apple)
- Lemon juice
- Grenadine
Black Margarita by The Healthful Ideas
Black Margarita is the perfect spooky drink for Halloween. It’s made with activated charcoal and no artificial coloring! It’s fun to make and tastes just like your favorite classic margarita! The recipe calls for just a teaspoon or a tablespoon of maple syrup as a sweetener, so it’s considered low sugar.
Ingredients
- Tequila
- Cointreau
- Lime juice
- Orange bitters
- Activated charcoal
Witches Brew Drink by A Couple Cooks
Looking for an impressively spooky Halloween cocktail? Try the Witches Brew! Its neon green color might look menacing. But take a sip and it’s bright and sweet tart, with flavors of melon and citrus. Adding dry ice makes the brew bubble and boil, with a magic smoke that wisps into the air!
Ingredients
- Midori melon liqueur
- Cointreau
- Lemon juice
Butter Beer by HGTV
You don’t have to live in a magical world to enjoy a good butter beer. This version pulls together ginger beer, ginger liqueur, butterscotch and cream soda for a smooth taste with a little kick. Glasses rimmed with gold sugar make it, well … magical.
Ingredients
- Ginger beer
- Cream soda
- Ginger liqueur
- Butterscotch ice cream topping
- Gold sanding sugar for rimming glasses
- Ice
HP Pumpkin Juice by Delish
You may have tried Butterbeer on your last trip to Universal Studios, but have you ever had pumpkin juice? This sweet and spicy drink is a staple on any ride aboard the Hogwarts Express, and served at every meal in the Great Hall of Hogwarts Castle. You could plan a trip to Los Angeles or Orlando to get your hands on a bottle, but you can easily make it at home with just a few ingredients.
Ingredients
- Apple cider
- Pumpkin puree
- Apricot preserves
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Pure vanilla extract
Poison Apple Punch by the Food Network
Fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks and cloves add so much warm, spicy flavor to this mix of apple cider and whiskey. Fresh citrus zest rounds things out with a bright, natural sweetness.
Ingredients
- Fresh ginger
- Apple cider
- Orange zest
- Lemon zest
- Cinnamon sticks
- Whole cloves
- Red apple
- Gummy worms
White Zombie Cocktail by Supper in the Suburbs
This is the classic White Russian with some bloody drips and some (store bought) eyeballs. You could easily make your own eyeballs with balls of white fondant icing and some edible marker pens. But life is too short. The classic White Russian cocktail is made with vodka, Kahlua (coffee liqueur), and cream served over ice. Sometimes the cream gets swapped out for milk or you can do a mix of half and half.
Ingredients
- Honey
- Red food coloring
- Vodka
- Kahlua
- Double Cream
- Milk
- Ice
Whether you’re looking to brew up a batch of Vampire Kiss Martini for a crowd or savor a Poison Apple Punch solo, these Halloween cocktails are sure to bring a festive flair to your celebration. From sweet and fruity to dark and mysterious, these drinks capture the spirit of the season and are bound to cast a spell on your guests. Don’t be afraid to experiment with your own ghastly garnishes and creepy creations—half the fun of Halloween is getting creative! So, raise a glass to spooky season, mix up one of these wickedly good drinks, and enjoy a night filled with frightful fun. Cheers to a haunted (and delicious) Halloween!
