Boo-zy Halloween cocktails
No matter who you’ve invited, it’s not a party until you’ve got a drink in your hand. So, whether you’re hosting friends over for a cauldron of punch or planning a pre-trick-or-treat cocktail party (with snacks!) for all the parents in the neighborhood, you’ll find that these spooky drinks are just what you’re looking for. So go ahead, get the punch bowl up! One of our favorite Halloween party sips? This version of the classic ricky. It’s refreshing and delicious – just add a splash of gin and you’ve got the perfect cocktail for the dark.
Get the recipe: Blueberry Rickety Eyeball Punch
witch’s brew
This kettle cocktail is perfect for grown-up Halloween parties. Made with just 5 simple ingredients, it’s the perfect choice when you need to whip something up on the go.
Get the recipe: Witch’s Brew
Poison apple punch
Fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, and cloves add plenty of warm, spicy flavor to this blend of apple cider and whiskey. Fresh citrus zest rounds things out with a bright, natural sweetness.
Get the recipe: Poison Poison Punch
Blood Orange Vampire Punch
Tart cherry and sweet blood orange juices are a great way to balance the smoky character of the mezcal. The flavors blend so perfectly that you’ll want to make this drink all year round.
Get the recipe: Blood Orange Vampire Punch
Black light cocktail
Fun fact: Tonic glows under a black light (making it the perfect addition to any Halloween cocktail). Trisha adds a little to her finished drink, as well as her ice cubes, for maximum effect.
Get the recipe: Black Light Cocktail
Ghost cocktails
This creepy cocktail will give you chills, but in a good way. Sweet, frosty, and a little boozy, this is a fun start (or end) to a Halloween gathering. You can omit the vodka for the little ones and double or triple the recipe for a larger group.
Get the recipe: Ghost Cocktails
Pumpkin Sangria
Calling all pumpkin spice fans! This seasonal sangria gets an extra boost of flavor from pumpkin pie spice, mixed with rimmed sugar. yum!
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Sangria
Hemlock cocktails
Little time or ingredients? You only need a handful of things (and about 5 minutes) to mix up some delicious bourbon cocktails.
Get the recipe: Hemlock Cocktails
Bubble boiler punch
This cauldron might not be full of slimy toads, bat wings and dragon scales, but it sure looks like it! The secret to this delicious potion’s bubbly appearance? Green tea ice cream scoops!
Get the recipe: Bubble Cauldron Punch
Dark and spooky
A mixture of rum and ginger beer takes a terrifying turn when you drop a black gummy spider into the glass!
Get the recipe: Dark and Spooky by Claire Robinson
Punch with berry eyeballs
This bowl of punch may look awful, but these floating eyeballs are really sweet and delicious lychee fruit, with blueberries inside!
Get the recipe: Berry Eyeball Punch
Zombie Punch
ddon’t be surprised if you find your guests lurking around the punch bowl for another sip; Frozen fruit ice cubes keep this punch cold without reducing the flavor.
Get the recipe: Zombie Punch
Sweet corn cordials
Now can you take your corn and drink it too? Yes! Corn Infused Vodka is easy and fun to make. Dress it up with orange liqueur and a splash of fresh lemon juice for a perfectly Halloween-tinged drink.
Get the recipe: Sweet corn cordials
Blood red cherry punch
Welcome guests young and old with a cup of “blood”. Juice and grenadine give this nice punch its ruby red color, and ginger ale adds fizz.
Get the recipe: Blood Red Cherry Punch
Phoenix Rising cocktail
This White Russian with a twist uses white chocolate liqueur. Serve in a glass fit for a queen costume.
Get the recipe: Phoenix Rising Cocktail
Dragon’s Blood Punch
Give your guests a fright with this creepy punch. It gets its ruby hue from a mixture of cranberry juice and fruit punch.
Get the recipe: Dragon’s Blood Punch (no alcohol)
Black Cloud Cocktail
The strange black cloud layer in this drink comes from a splash of black vodka.
Get the recipe: Black Cloud Cocktail
Cider Fall Fireball
Looking for a devilishly delicious twist on sweet apple cider? Add homemade simple syrup infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, and hot, spiced rum!
Get the recipe: Fall Cider Fireball
Halloween jelly shots
Why should kids have all the fun on Halloween? For your holiday table, include grown-up treats, like these Vodka-Spiked Jell-O Shots. They are nicely placed in a baking dish with colors meant to evoke corn and flavors inspired by a creamy orange ice cream. Simply cut them into squares, then swirl them with lightly sweetened cream and some orange and black.
Get the recipe: Halloween Jell-O Shots