49 Halloween Cocktails That Are Spookier Than Your Costume
Double-double, these drinks are trouble.
Looking to put the BOO! in boozy? These Halloween drinks are just the thing. From creepy colors to gorgeous fall flavors, there's a little something here for everyone, from spooky and a little weird to sweet and extra cute. Make a big Halloween punch to kick off your costume party, sip on a classic cocktail (with a twist) while you hand out candy to trick-or-treaters, or mix up some N/A drinks for a family-friendly movie night. Whatever you're in the mood for, these 45 Halloween drinks will hit the spot.
Looking for something you can easily serve to a big crowd? Our Halloween punch (complete with apple slice ghosts), our Harvest punch, our green apple moscato sangria, or our spiked hot chocolate are just the thing. Looking for something classic, with a fall spin? Our campfire mules, our apple cider or cranberry Aperol spritzes, or our black magic or color-changing margaritas all have an added element of surprise that'll surprise and delight everyone who drinks them.
It's always time for shots as far as we're concerned, and Halloween is maybe the best time to bust out all of our favorite Jell-O shot recipes, like our black magic Jell-O shots, our Hocus Pocus Jell-O shots, and our Sour Patch Jell-O shots. Fun fact: Tonic water naturally casts an eery glow under a blacklight! Try our cotton candy shots and glowing Jell-O shots for a real thrill.
With all these scary good cocktails, you'll need plenty of Halloween appetizers and Halloween desserts to chase them with. Need some party activity inspiration? We've got all kinds of pumpkin carving ideas too.
Green Apple Moscato Sangria
Moscato sangria fans—get ready to meet your new favorite shareable cocktail. Inspired by Olive Garden's now discontinued signature sangria, this copycat green apple moscato sangria is the perfect fall twist on the classic summer cocktail.
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Campfire Mules
For this twist on a Moscow mule, we’ve replaced the vodka with some smoked bourbon or whiskey, added some maple syrup for a touch of autumn magic, kept our lemon juice and ginger beer as our old-time residents, and included an optional roasted marshmallow to garnish.
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Apple Cider Spritz
Easy breezy and ready for fall, this apple cider spritz offers a twist on a recent summer classic, the Aperol spritz. Waltzing right into the next season with spiced cider and a kiss of pumpkin spice, Aperol’s orange-herbal aspects bring out the best in the cider flavors.
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Halloween Sangria
This recipe is spookier than your average sangria: Blood oranges, pomegranate seeds, and blackberries all work together to make this Halloween-approved punch. And as if it weren’t festive enough, we added some adorable ghost-shaped apple slices. 😜
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Boozy Screamsicle Shakes
Getting excited for Halloween? Bring everyone to the yard with these delicious (and boozy) shakes. Obsessed with all things Creamsicle? You GOTTA try our Creamsicle cheesecake next.
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Pumpkin Juice
In the Harry Potter books, pumpkin juice is traditionally served over ice for a refreshing drink that screams fall; however, you could also warm this up in a mug for something more cozy. Try it with some bourbon for the most Halloween-y hot toddy.
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Poison Apple Cocktails
This drink is allllll about the edible glitter, available here. (We're OBSESSED.) Be warned: The glitter needs to be seriously mixed up in order to have the crazy swirl-y effect, so if you don't have a cocktail shaker, try a blender!
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Bloody Mary Syringes
These shooters are the PERFECT spooky Halloween cocktail. No Halloween party is complete without a little blood, right? Heads up: These go great with eyeball pasta!
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Boozy Butterbeer Punch
The famous Harry Potter-themed drink, Butterbeer, gets a boozy upgrade thanks to vodka. We solemnly swear we are up to no good when we have one of these.
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Sour Patch Jell-O Shots
Just like the classic candy, these shots are at first perfectly sour, then they're delightfully sweet. Want more sour-sweet fun? Try our boozy sour watermelon slushies next!
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Black Magic Margaritas
Looking for a creepy Halloween cocktail? Give a classic margarita an eerie upgrade for the spooky holiday. Your guests won't know what hit them.
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Spiked Hot Chocolate
This recipe boasts a combination of cocoa powder and melted chocolate to achieve the ultimate balance of sweetness and rich chocolate flavor. Make a big batch on the stove with creamy whole milk, rich semisweet chocolate chips, and a little bit of whiskey to keep you warm while you're trick-or-treating. 😉
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Cranberry Aperol Spritz
Cranberry adds a festive, blood-red twist to your favorite cocktail, the Aperol spritz. If you don't want it to be too sweet, you can swap the cranberry juice cocktail for 100% cranberry juice.
Get the Cranberry Aperol Spritz recipe.
Brain Big Batch Jell-O Shot
Kick off your Halloween bash with this booze-spiked brain Jell-O shot! This is truly insane in the membrane.
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Drunken Peanut Butter Cups
These martinis use Reese's Pieces to infuse the vodka so that they taste just like your favorite Halloween candy. This takes a chocolate martini to a whole new level.
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Frankenpunch
A jolt of tequila brings this classic lime sorbet-topped punch to life. You could add green food coloring to make it really monster-y, but we like the subtle touch of a few slices of lime.
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Candy Corn Jell-O Shots
Don't judge these Jell-O shots by how you feel about the candy. You'll be glad to know, thanks to whipped cream vodka and citrus-flavored Jell-O, these taste more like Creamsicles than mellow creme.
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Jekyll & Gin
This drink will mess with your head—and that's even before the alcohol hits your bloodstream. Based on a Gin Daisy (like a margarita, but with gin), this cocktail looks coral in daylight and glows white under a black light, all thanks to tonic water!
Get the Jekyll & Gin recipe.
Hocus Pocus Jell-O Shots
These Halloween Jell-O shots are sure to put a serious spell on you. Serve along with our Hocus Pocus-inspired s'mores pops and the Sanderson sisters will be so pleased.
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Color-Changing Margaritas
It's true: Red cabbage can turn your margaritas into a florescent fuchsia spectacle. 😱 Make these at your Halloween party to really wow your crowd.
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