Creepy Cocktails & Spooky Sips: 5 Halloween Drinks to Bewitch Your Guests
- apaneser
- Oct 23
- 3 min read
By Kings Norton Weddings & Events
Halloween isn’t just about pumpkins and costumes – it’s also the perfect excuse to shake up some devilishly good drinks. Whether you’re hosting an organised get-together at a venue, welcoming friends after trick-or-treating, or just fancy a spooky sip at home, Halloween cocktails are a brilliant way to set the mood.
From bubbling brews to eerie garnishes, these drinks don’t just taste delicious – they look the part too.
Here are four hauntingly good cocktail recipes, plus one family-friendly mocktail to get you in the Halloween spirit. 🦇🍹
The Blood Moon Margarita
A classic margarita with a spooky twist – this one’s as bold as a vampire’s kiss.
Ingredients:
50ml tequila
25ml triple sec
25ml lime juice
50ml blood orange juice (for that deep red colour)
Ice
Red sugar or salt for rimming the glass
Method:
Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip into red sugar or salt.
Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and blood orange juice to a shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain into your glass.
Garnish with a wedge of blood orange.
Perfect for: A dramatic, Instagram-worthy drink that screams Halloween.
Witch’s Brew Punch
A bubbling cauldron of goodness – ideal if you’re serving a crowd.
Ingredients:
500ml vodka
500ml apple cider (or apple juice for a sweeter twist)
500ml ginger beer
Juice of 2 lemons
Handful of blackberries
Dry ice (optional, for that smoky, witchy effect)
Method:
In a large punch bowl, mix the vodka, apple cider, ginger beer, and lemon juice.
Toss in the blackberries for colour and flavour.
If you’re feeling theatrical, carefully add a little dry ice just before serving (but remember – don’t ingest it directly).
Ladle into glasses and garnish with blackberry skewers.
Perfect for: A centrepiece drink that looks like it came straight out of a cauldron.
Vampire’s Kiss Martini
Dark, elegant, and just a little dangerous.
Ingredients:
50ml vodka
25ml Chambord (raspberry liqueur)
25ml cranberry juice
10ml sugar syrup
Fresh raspberries for garnish
Method:
Add vodka, Chambord, cranberry juice, and sugar syrup into a shaker with ice.
Shake until chilled, then strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with raspberries skewered onto a cocktail stick.
Perfect for: A classy but spooky cocktail that oozes vampire vibes.
Zombie Apocalypse
A tiki classic with a Halloween edge – strong, fruity, and not for the faint-hearted.
Ingredients:
25ml white rum
25ml dark rum
25ml apricot brandy
50ml pineapple juice
25ml lime juice
Dash of grenadine
Ice
Method:
Fill a shaker with ice and pour in all the ingredients.
Shake hard, then strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
Drizzle a little grenadine down the side to give that “bloody” look.
Garnish with a slice of pineapple or a cherry.
Perfect for: Guests who like their cocktails strong and theatrical.
Ghoul’s Glow (Non-Alcoholic Mocktail)
Not everyone wants alcohol, and kids love to join in too. This mocktail glows under UV light for extra fun.
Ingredients:
100ml tonic water (for the glow effect under UV light)
100ml lemonade
50ml orange juice
Ice
Orange slice and gummy worms to garnish
Method:
Fill a glass with ice.
Add tonic water, lemonade, and orange juice, then give it a gentle stir.
Garnish with gummy worms hanging over the rim and an orange slice.
Perfect for: A spooky, family-friendly drink that still feels special.
Final Sip
From vampires to witches, Halloween is the perfect excuse to go all out with your drinks menu. Whether you’re mixing up a punch bowl for friends, sipping a ghoulish mocktail with the kids, or indulging in a cocktail or two, these recipes are guaranteed to bring a little spooky magic to your evening.
So dust off the cocktail shaker, light a few candles, and get ready to toast the night away… if you dare. And don't forget to check us out for your next big party!
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