24 Frightful Halloween Cocktails to Make for Your Spooky Bash
Sip on these scary-good drinks all October!
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It's hard to choose the best part about Halloween. You have the festive Halloween costumes, the scary parties, the spooky decorations, and all the yummy food. But most of all, there are eerie seasonal cocktails! Luckily, we've rounded up the best Halloween cocktails that you can share with friends, whip up for your party, or sip on while you enjoy a classic Halloween movie. These ghoulish drinks make creative use of ingredients for festive sips everyone can enjoy.
In addition to boozy beverages, we've included a few mocktail recipes that allow everyone to get in on the fun. No matter what your drink of choice is, we bet there's a way to make it spooky for Halloween. If all else fails, serve your usual party punch or classic cocktail in Halloween cups for a festive feel. Or, if you don't feel like whipping up cocktails all night, consider grabbing a selection of canned cocktails instead.
These cocktails pair perfectly with Halloween snacks or Halloween dinner ideas. They also pair with our collection of Halloween party games for adults, some of which just happen to be drinking games.
Here are the best Halloween cocktails to serve at this year's bash!
Cassis Manhattan
This blood-red drink will help anyone get into the spooky spirit. You'll need rye, creme de cassis, sweet vermouth and a few dashes of bitters.
Get the Cassis Manhattan recipe.
Black Margaritas with Torched Lime
A teaspoon of activated charcoal takes this large-format margarita to inky depths. Caramelized lime slices complete the spooky effect.
Corpse Reviver No. 2
Calling all zombies: We found your go-to Halloween drink. It's tart, citrusy and very spirited.
Get the Corpse Reviver No. 2 recipe.
Pumpkin Spice White Russian
This seasonal cocktail puts an autumnal twist on a classic favorite. Decadent heavy cream and Kahlúa make for a scary-good cocktail that pairs perfectly with any Halloween dessert.
Get the Pumpkin Spice White Russian recipe.
Sparkling Pomegranate Punch
This is one you'll return to over and over again throughout the season. That ice ring is truly wow-worthy! The punch itself, made with white wine, brandy, and pomegranate juice, is also worthy of praise.
Get the Sparkling Pomegranate Punch recipe.
Negroni
Negronis are always a great option. If you're looking to put a Halloween twist on this gin drink, add Halloween-themed drink stirrers.
Get the Negroni recipe.
Witches' Brew Cocktail
Forget toil and trouble: This simple cocktail is crafted by topping ice cubes made of apricot nectar and citrus juices with sparkling wine.
Get the Witches' Brew Cocktail recipe.
Green Punch
This neon-green punch looks like a Witch's Brew, doesn't it? You could also call it a Mad Scientist Creation, or find another spooky name. It's made with frozen limeade, green Hawaiian punch, and lime seltzer, so it's kid- and adult-approved.
Get the Green Punch recipe.
Pomegranate Poison Spritz
Spider-filled ice cubes take this spritzer to the next level.
Get the Pomegranate Poison Spritz recipe.
Spicy Margarita
This spicy cocktail gets an extra kick from homemade Sriracha syrup and sliced Fresno chiles.
Get the Spicy Margarita recipe.
Eye-See-You Martini
Transform any martini (or clear drink) into a frightening cocktail with stuffed olives or lychees, which act as floating eyeballs.
Get the Eye-See-You Martinis recipe.
Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail
This moody, blood-red cocktail is perfect for Halloween. The secret is making ice cubes of pomegranate juice for an extra boost of flavor in your sparkling wine.
Pear Gin Fizz
These fizzy fall drinks are made with pear syrup infused with honey and thyme. Everyone at your Halloween party is sure to love them.
Get the Pear Gin Fizz recipe.
Bees Knees
If you're having an upscale Halloween gathering, this elegant gin cocktail is the perfect choice. It's made with gin, honey, lemon and cracked peppercorns.
Get the Bees Knees recipe.
Rosemary Gin Gimlet
A sprig of smoldering rosemary completes this sweet-sour cocktail.
Get the Rosemary Gin Gimlet recipe.
Cherry Simple Syrup
Cherries, black peppercorns and lemon juice create a sweet-tart elixir that instantly boosts any iced beverage, alcoholic or not!
Get the Cherry Simple Syrup recipe.
Green Beer
Not just for St. Patrick's Day, the ghoulish green drink will freak out your friends at Halloween.
Get the Green Beer recipe.
Swamp Thing Halloween Cocktail
Blend up this eerie twist on a classic Bloody Mary to serve for an on-theme Halloween brunch.
Get the Swamp Thing recipe.
Beer Cocktails
Choose between lemon-gin, bourbon-honey or a margarita-style cocktail, all topped with a splash of your favorite brew.
Get the Beer Cocktails recipe.
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Cherry Crush Halloween Cocktail
Shake up tart cherry juice with fall spices for a flavor-packed sip.
Get the Cherry Crush recipe.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
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