We believe your haunted Halloween gathering should be a fully immersive sensory experience with music, cocktails, mocktails, and treats for all! The vital heartbeat of any spooky soiree is a perfectly curated soundtrack. But, the true magic lies in pairing that vibe with equally thrilling treats and cocktails.
Get ready to ditch the generic party plan as we unveil the ultimate guide to making your night a fright to remember. A handcrafted Halloween playlist with pop, gothic rock, classic horror scores, and so much more gets meticulously matched with themed menu items. We take your “Thriller” and serve it alongside a suitably sinister sip or take your “Time Warp” and give you a sickly sweet treat accompaniment. All you have to do is gather your ingredients and click play on the playlist below!
The Ultimate Halloween Party Playlist and Menu
Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt Kickers- Monster Rice Krispy Treats
“(They did the Mash) they did the Monster Mash…” What even is a Monster Mash anyways? Nevertheless, you can create your own monster out of Rice Krispy Treats to match all the wacky descriptions in this song. This one is super fun for the whole family to make so just turn on this track and get to the making!
Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.- Marshmallow Monster Popcorn
If there’s one treat that’s an ode to Slimer and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man combined it’s this Marshmallow Monster Popcorn. Green and gooey, you can form these popcorn balls into whatever shape you like. Then, stick on pretzel sticks and googly eye candies to bring your orbs to life. Now that’s a treat you’ll want to call all your friends and family to try!
Thriller by Michael Jackson- Zombie Cocktail
The zombies in Michael Jackson’s music video for Thriller inspire our Zombie Cocktail. Its fiery orange and red color invites you to sip a potent mix of white rum, spiced rum, orange liqueur, orange juice, lime juice, bitter, and an extra special addition of passion fruit jelly. It’s a little sweet, a little tart, and so scrumptious you might find yourself partying close to midnight.
Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell- Halloween Espresso Brownies
So, theoretically, if you’re going to put yourself in the shoes of the paranoid main character in Rockwell’s famous hit, Somebody’s Watching Me, you’ll probably feel an anxious energy like you’ve had a burst of caffeine. Well, to get that same effect, you can bake up these Halloween Espresso Brownies. Plus, you can decorate the top with any spooky design of your choice.
Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo- Van Helsing Takes Manhattan
All you girlies who have ever had your heart broken! Sing it now, “BLOODSUCKER, FAME-F*CKER, BLEEDING ME DRY LIKE A GODDAMN VAMPIRE.” Alright, now that we’ve gotten that off our chests, Van Helsing Takes Manhattan could destroy any evil ex with a helping of garlic simple syrup. It’s a savory take on a Manhattan that proves garlic’s great for more than just a seasoning.
Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Show– Candied Apples
Something about the Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Show puts everyone in a trance as they follow along to the lyrical dance instructions. Much like this tune, Candied Apples are a staple to the Halloween season. Maybe just this time around we can change “It’s just a jump to the left,” to “Take a bite of your apple.”
Spooky Scary Skeletons by Andrew Gold- Halloween Coffee Cake
While you don’t need a skull mold to make our Halloween Coffee Cake, it is the best way to decorate your dessert table for the holiday. What would Halloween be without Spooky Scary Skeletons, anyways? Each moist slice of this cake bursts full of cinnamon, brown sugar, and pecans. Once you add your cup of coffee to your plate, you’ll have enough energy to jump around to this catchy song.
Superstition by Stevie Wonder- Rum Buttermilk Butterfinger Cake
As Stevie Wonder sings through his list of superstitions, beat the superstition that Halloween candy doesn’t below in the kitchen. We’re using leftover Butterfingers to top the rum buttercream frosting that takes this from a regular cake to something special. Plus, the cake itself is soaked in rum for a full-bodied flavor profile.
Stabbing in the Dark by Ice Nine Kills- Pickled Pumpkin Heads
Really, you can choose any of Ice Nine Kills songs to go on your Halloween playlist. This hard-rock band bases many of their songs off of horror movies. Their song Stabbing in the Dark tells the story of Halloween through Michael Myers’ eyes. To go along with this ghastly tale, we’re pickling pumpkin heads as an edible decoration.
Tubular Bells from The Exorcist– The Green Beast
While you may not know the name of the theme from The Exorcist, we’re sure after the first few notes your fight or flight sense kicks into gear. The one image that really sticks in our mind from this movie is Regan’s memorable puking scene. Never before has vomit been so green, practically as green as our Green Beast cocktail. This low calorie (but strong) cocktail uses Hendricks, Cointreau, Genepy, thyme syrup, cucumber juice, lime juice, a topping of tonic, and a spray of absinthe.
This is Halloween from The Nightmare Before Christmas– Rum Pecan Candy Corn Blondies
Since the creepy folks of Halloweentown from The Nightmare Before Christmas care most particularly about Halloween candy, it only seems appropriate to make candy corn the star. We think Jack Skellington would be quite proud of these Rum Pecan candy Corn Blondies. They’re subtlety sweet with a hint of spice from the rum as well as the nuttiness of pecans.
The Phantom Of the Opera– Earl of Darkness Chocolate Tart
“The Phantom Of the Opera is there, inside your mind.” Much like the haunting thoughts that cross Christine’s mind of The Phantom, this Earl of Darkness Chocolate Tart never leaves ours. Its deep, rich, chocolatey ganache meets a creamy caramel and crispy cocoa crust. A sprinkle of sea salt on top meshes all these layers into one, dreamy bite.
Psycho Killer by Talking Heads- Bloody Beet Red Mocktail
You better not “Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away” from this Bloody Beet Red Mocktail! A Psycho Killer would go crazy for this mocktail that drips a deep red color thanks to the use of beet juice. When you add in blood orange juice, lime juice, and agave, you form layers of flavors that tone down the sweetness of beets and allow every element to shine.
Season of the Witch by Donovan (or Lana Del Rey)- The Witch’s Brew
Our Witch’s Brew cocktail is an honor to witches everywhere with its lime green hue and addictive flavor. Its simple mix of ingredients utilizes Midori, vodka, Cointreau, and lime juice. A bit of dry ice expels a spooky smoke that turns your cocktail glass into a cauldron. The second you see this cocktail coming your way you’ll know it’s time for the Season of the Witch.
Heads Will Roll by Yeah Yeah Yeahs- Halloween Candy Bark
For a song as fun and hype as Heads Will Roll, our Halloween Candy Bark only makes things better. Let yourself get creative and feel what the music makes you do as you build your own bark from scratch. Feel free to add in whatever candies you prefer. Or, combine all the candies your friends like the most. This way, you keep from losing your head for forgetting someone’s favorite candy.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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