If there's one day a year that you can guarantee your drinks to be gaudy and over-the-top, it's October 31, because there's nothing like a Halloween co*cktail. They run the gamut from chic spiderweb martinis to seriously gross-looking (but tasty) fake-blood-infused tonics. Whether you're having a sophisticated and spooky Halloween dinner party or you're going crazy with a Halloween bash, these co*cktails are *exactly* what you need to keep your beverages on-theme.
When you're not entertaining yourself with fall baking or trying on your pop culture Halloween costume, play mixologist and try out one of these ghoulish drinks. Put on a classic horror film (or your go-to comfort TV show), and scroll your way through the goriest, spookiest, and most delicious co*cktail recipes we have. Happy Boo-zing!
Speak Now Spritz
Very few combos scream "Halloween" like purple and glitter. This Halloween co*cktail is totally magical, and it's so pretty, it's basically party decor! (via Brit + Co)
Vampire's Kiss co*cktail
This is one Halloween co*cktail that tastes good *and* looks good. Add it to all your spooky get-togethers to totally freak out your guests. Bonus points if you're dressing up as a vampire for Halloween! (via Brit + Co.)
Cranberry Is The New Black Halloween co*cktail
Did you know that black vodka exists? Well, thankfully, it does, and it goes effortlessly into this sparkling cranberry drink. (via Brit + Co.)
It's a Halloween party, so there has to be some orange and black on the menu. This delicious rum punch is a welcome change from all of those pumpkin drinks out there. (via Brit + Co.)
Blood Bones Halloween co*cktail
This campy co*cktail is something your guests will be talking about all night. Prep your Jello bones ahead of time using some molds, and there's no need for any other garnish. Unless, of course, you want blood bags for the drinks. (via Brit + Co.)
Ghostly Halloween co*cktail
Turn your co*cktail a ghoulish hue by mixing red and green food coloring together with Chambord. Dry ice added before serving makes the drink smoke like a spooky potion. (via Brit + Co.)
Apple Cide-Car
This spin on the classic Sidecar co*cktail is like the grown up (and tastier) version of bobbing for apples. You can serve this Halloween co*cktail hot or cold, depending on your preference. (via Brit + Co.)
Zombie co*cktail
This delicious drink uses rum for a fruity, tropical finish that will remind you of summer – even on Hallow's Eve. (via A Couple Cooks)
Apple Butter Old Fashioned
Put your fall stock of apple butter to good use in this Old Fashioned recipe. The tart-sweet apple flavor mellows out bourbon's fiery bite for smooth sipping all night long. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Prosecco Punch with Cranberry + Orange
Tangy cranberry and sweet orange set this Prosecco punch apart, giving it a festive harvest flair. Change up the cranberry and orange ratio until you find a mix that you like the best. (via Chattavore)
Eyeball Martinis
Make your guests squirm with this ingenious Halloween hack. Stuff some Spanish olives into co*cktail onions, and they look just like eyeballs – ready to grace your glass with gross. (via Sprinkles & Sprouts)
YoCo Vodka’s Monster Halloween co*cktail
To make this spooky sip, add 1 ½ oz YoCo Vodka, ¾ oz Lemon Juice, 1 oz Black Raspberry Liqueur, ½ oz Simple Syrup, and ½ tsp Activated Charcoal to a co*cktail shaker. Fill the shaker with regular ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a glass, add 1 pea-sized Dry Ice Chip on top, and watch your "monster" come alive! (Recipe via YoCo Vodka, image via Madelynne Boykin of @BitesandBevsMedia)
Death Eater Negroni
This moody take on the Negroni is the drink your Harry Potter-themed party craves. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Hallowine Sangria
Here's a sweet sangria to add to your spooktacular holiday list! It's made with Cabernet Sauvignon, sugar, orange juice, orange liqueur, and club soda. Easy! (via The Seasoned Mom)
Spooky Punch
This tasty fruit punch gets a spooky upgrade when you swap the fruit garnishes for faux spiders. Serve in small glasses or go big with fancy goblets that would make Dracula proud. (via Culinary Hill)
Glow-in-the-Dark Infected Brain co*cktail
If you're into the blood and gore of The Walking Dead or 28 Days Later, this bright concoction may be right up your alley. While it's not quite as eerie as a brain hemorrhage shot (eek!), this whole drink glows in the dark thanks to the tonic water, so serve it when the lights go out. (via Boulder Locavore)
Pulparindo
Natali Villarruel, National Tequila Ambassador for Mi Campo crafted this stellar co*cktail inspired by Halloween candy. “This drink is a throwback to my childhood growing up in Mexico and the Pulparindo candy we’d get on Halloween," she said. To make it, shake 1.5 oz Mi Campo Reposado, .5 oz Ancho Reyes Liqueur, and .5 oz lime juice with ice before straining into a glass. Top it with some Jarritos Tamarindo, and get ready to gulp!
Haunted Orchard co*cktail
A mysterious rustling noise in the orchard... a mist creeping in between the trees... it sounds like after your apple picking adventure, you could use a drink! (via Half Baked Harvest)
Magic Cotton Candy Martini
Impress your friends with an alcoholic magic trick by playing magician mixologist at your party. Pour shaken grape juice and vanilla vodka over cotton candy, and watch it dissolve into a delicious syrup to sweeten your Halloween co*cktail. (via The Cookie Rookie)
Toil & Trouble
Craving a Hallowen co*cktail that's a bit more elevated? This recipe from Elvie's in Jackson, Mississippi infuses edible glitter into your holiday elixir. To make it, combine 1.5 oz black sesame-infused scotch, .5 oz Cathead Hoodoo Chicory liqueur,.5 oz Cocchi sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes blood orange bitters with some medible glitter!
Pomegranate Cider Mimosas with a Salted Caramel Rim
Start your Halloween celebration early by serving up these pomegranate cider mimosas. Of course, it wouldn't be trick-or-treating season without adding some candy to the mix with the salted caramel rim. (via How Sweet Eats)
Beetle Juice
This Halloween co*cktail boasts a haunting blood red color, perfect for spooking your friends with. To make it, shake 1.5 oz Espolon Blanco tequila, 0.75 oz Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, 0.75 oz orange juice, 0.5 oz lime juice, and 0.5 oz beet syrup over ice. Strain the mix into an iced glass and garnish with an orange slice! (via Grand Marnier)
Clonakilty Witches Brew co*cktail
This drink pays homage to Ireland's myths and legends through the essence of Samhain, which is, essentially, the ancient Celtic version of Halloween! To make it, mix together 1.75 oz Clonakilty Port Cask Whiskey, .5 oz orange juice, a splash of ginger ale, and garnish it all with an orange slice. (via Clonakiilty Distillery)
Witches Brew co*cktail
Use regular or black vodka to make this eerie co*cktail. The recipe *also* includes a special hack for rimming the glasses with colorful sugar. It's scary good! (via Sprinkles & Sprouts)
The Grave Digger Halloween co*cktail
This creepy co*cktail mixes bourbon, hard cider, and ginger ale for a drink that will make even the scariest of demons disappear. (via Boulder Locavore)
Sour Frankenstein Halloween co*cktails
What makes these co*cktails *so* delightfully sour? Homemade margarita mix, shaken with freshly squeezed limes. Oh, and that's not real blood on the rim — just a little corn syrup and red food coloring. (via The Girl On Bloor)
The Quick Demise Halloween co*cktail
You wouldn't think that a drink with such a poisonous name would be good for you. With ingredients like carrot, lime, and orange juices, this co*cktail is more likely to extend your life... rather than end it. (via Best Friends for Frosting)
Spider Bite co*cktail
Give the *illusion* of a spider's web, without having to deal with the real thing (or having to clean up a party prop!). This Halloween co*cktail is bright and colorful, which is perfect for anyone who's not a huge fan of darker decor this time of year. (via A Beautiful Mess)
Vampire's Drip co*cktail
If vampires had access to these boozy milkshake-inspired co*cktails, maybe they wouldn't be thirsting for blood all the time. Yum! (via Half Baked Harvest)
Slow Cooker Vampire Punch
It's always a nice gesture to make a special drink for guests who don't consume alcohol. Simmer this mocktail punch in the slow cooker so they can help themselves whenever they get thirsty — it'll also make your house smell deliciously like cinnamon. (via Boulder Locavore)
White Widow Halloween co*cktail
Sure, a black widow sounds scarier, but this white widow will knock you out with one swing (or swig, ha!). Garnish the top with a black gel icing web that will catch all of your Halloweentime prey. (via Best Friends for Frosting)
Witch's Brew co*cktail Recipe
You certainly wouldn't catch any self-respecting witch with a single beer. She would most definitely be drinking a fabulous purple co*cktail, complete with a glitter spider garnish. (via Pizzazzerie)
Pumpkin Beer-mosas
Pumpkin juice (like they drink in Harry Potter) is mixed with pumpkin beer for a brunch drink that's truly autumnal. (via Growing Up Gabel)
Candy Corn-Infused Vodka
Didn't think the all-time best Halloween candy (we know it's an unpopular opinion, but still, the right one) could get any better? This infused vodka will make you think again. (via Kitchen Treaty)
Poison Apple co*cktail
These spookily sour co*cktails emulate everything you love about a margarita and make it Halloween-friendly. (via Crowded Kitchen)
Pumpkin Margaritas
The season's favorite ingredient gets blended into a frozen sip that'll leave you with the spooks all Halloween long. (via Clean Cuisine)
Smoke & Mirrors Halloween co*cktail
Love a Halloween co*cktail, but aren't a huge fan of spooky drink accessories? This sip is equal parts sweet and smokey, and features one of our favorite ingredients: orange blossom water. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Halloween Punch with a Severed Hand
You can create an icy 'severed hand' using a glove for this big ol' bowl of spooks. (via The Edgy Veg)
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Additional reporting by Paige Johnson and Meredith Holser.
Lead image via Best Friends For Frosting.
This post has been updated.
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