If there's one day a year that you can guarantee your drinks will be gaudy and over-the-top, it's October 31.
Halloween cocktails run the gamut from chic spider web martinis to seriously gross-looking (but tasty) fake-blood-infused tonics. When you're not entertaining yourself with
baking, play mixologist and try out one of these ghoulish cocktails. Put on a classic horror film and scroll your way through the goriest, spookiest, and most delicious cocktail recipes we could round up. Happy Boo-zing!
Cranberry Is the New Black Cocktail: Did you know that black vodka exists? Well, it does, and this spooky alcohol goes effortlessly into this sparkling cranberry drink. (via
Brit + Co)
Apple Butter Old Fashioned: Put your fall stock of apple butter to good use in this Old Fashioned. The tart-sweet apple flavor mellows out bourbon's fiery bite for smooth sipping all night long. (via
Half Baked Harvest)
Apple Cide-Car: This spin on the classic Sidecar cocktail is like the grown up (and tastier) version of bobbing for apples. You can serve hot or cold, depending on your preference. (via
Brit + Co)
Prosecco Punch with Cranberry and Orange : Tangy cranberry and sweet orange set this prosecco punch apart and give it a festive harvest flair. (via
Chattavore)
Ghostly Halloween Cocktail: Turn your cocktail a ghoulish hue by mixing red and green food coloring with Chambord. Dry ice added before serving makes the drink smoke like a potion. (via
Brit + Co)
Eyeball Martinis: Make your guests squirm with this ingenious Halloween hack. Stuff Spanish olives into cocktail onions, and they look just like eyeballs, ready to grace your glass with gross. (via
Sprinkles & Sprouts)
Blood Bones Cocktail: This campy cocktail is something your guests will be talking about all night. Prep your Jello bones ahead of time, and there's no need for any other garnish. (via
Brit + Co)
Death Eater Negroni: This moody take on the Negroni is the drink your
Harry Potter theme party needs. (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. (via
The Seasoned Mom)
Haunted Orchard Cocktail: 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)
Glow-in-the-Dark Infected Brain Cocktail: 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. Thanks to tonic water, this whole drink glows in the dark, so serve it when the lights go out. (via
Boulder Locavore)
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 drink. (via
The Cookie Rookie)
Pomegranate Cider Mimosas With 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)
Witches Brew Cocktail: Use regular or black vodka to make this cocktail. The recipe also includes a special hack for rimming the glasses with colorful sugar. (via
Sprinkles & Sprouts)
Sour Frankenstein Cocktails: What makes these cocktails 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)
Chocolate Chili Cocktails: This drink sounds complicated, but it just takes one bottle of booze and some lemon-lime soda to create. (via
Best Friends For Frosting)
The Grave Digger: This creepy cocktail mixes bourbon, hard cider, and ginger ale for a drink that will make even the scariest of demons disappear. (via
Boulder Locavore)
The Quick Demise: 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 cocktail is more likely to extend your life rather than end it. (via
Best Friends for Frosting)
Vampire's Drip Cocktail: If vampires had access to these boozy milkshake-inspired cocktails, maybe they wouldn't be thirsting for blood all the time. (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 it 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: Sure, a black widow sounds scarier, but this white widow will knock you out with one swing (or swig). Garnish the top with a black gel icing web that will catch all of your prey. (via
Best Friends for Frosting)
Witch's Brew: You certainly wouldn't catch any self-respecting witch with a beer. She would most definitely be drinking a fabulous purple cocktail, complete with a glitter spider garnish. (via
Pizzazzerie)
Pumpkin Beermosas: 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 could get any better? This infused vodka will make you think again. (via
Kitchen Treaty)
Black & Orange Rum Punch: 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)
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Additional reporting by Paige Johnson
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