What makes spooky season even spookier? A perfectly blended Halloween cocktail. Then again, after imbibing a beverage or two, a little liquid courage may help you with that fear of things that go bump in the night.
Whether you’re planning for a seasonal party or looking for something festive to sip on while the kids trick-or-treat, these spooky cocktail recipes are sure to be a hit.
11 Halloween Cocktails Perfect for Spooky Season
The Witch’s Brew
The Witch’s Brew casts its spell with Japanese Midori, fresh lime juice, and a shard of dry ice. Celebrating Halloween doesn’t have to be just for kids. You can turn making Halloween cocktails like this one into a fun mixology project, too!
Zombie Cocktail
Ghoulish only by name, this Zombie cocktail brings that voodoo magic, awakening the senses of the undead.
Apple Cider Margarita
Who says that a margarita is only for the summer? Apple cider margaritas are a fall spin on a well-loved drink, and we think this looks perfect in a Halloween-themed goblet. Make these in a batch for a stellar Halloween party.
Van Helsing Takes Manhattan
This is a for sure crowd-pleaser at any party. It’s a twist on the classic Manhattan that’s gothic and elegant, fit for any creature of the night. Will keep the vampires away with the garlic garnish, though!
The Joker and Harley Folie á Deux Cocktail
Couples Halloween costume, anybody? Joker: Folie á Deux was one of 2024’s hottest movies, and this is the perfect cocktail to pair with dressing up as the Joker and Harley. Or just enjoy for its fun colors and complex flavors.
Faux-Ca Cola Spritz
Put that extra candy to work! This cocktail was originally inspired by excess wrapped bubble gum, a trick-or treating candy often left behind in favor of chocolates and other classics. But in this spritz recipe, it makes for a refreshing and sweet flavor!
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Cocktail: Mischievous Demon
Whether you made this to celebrate the release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice or to toast your Beetlejuice costume this Halloween, you’ll want to take tons of pics of this spooky and photogenic cocktail. We used a black and white twist lollipop as garnish for an extra touch.
Black Death Cocktail
A complex, creamy Halloween cocktail with notes of anise and the haunting darkness of a moonless night.
Satan’s Whiskers Cocktail
Dry and citrusy with the magnetic appeal of gin and the three-day beard of a hipster devil.
Velvet Revolver Cocktail
This strong and fruity quaff combines the virtues of a blackberry shrub and Kingfly Grappa, and conjures up the vices that drove Miss Scarlett into the library with a revolver to kill Colonel Mustard.
Transfusion Cocktail from James Beard Foundation
A Halloween cocktail by the best for the best. This Transfusion recipe from the James Beard Foundation (which showcases some of the top food professionals) is The Walking Dead-inspired and scarily tasty too. It’s a little fruity with raspberry liqueur, Crème Yvette liqueur, and lemon juice but balances things with Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, Cognac, and Angostura bitters.
Story by Emma Riva and Jordan Snowden
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