Your mind may be occupied with getting your kids ready for back-to-school time at the moment, but once all their first-day-of-school outfits and supplies have been purchased, Halloween is right around the corner. The fall is officially (almost) upon us, and if you need more proof, look no further than Starbucks, which already released its famous pumpkin spice latte. So curl up with your fave PSL and start planning your neighborhood kids Halloween party. While there are plenty of factors to consider — decorations, favors, and food, to name a few — a good place to start your party planning is with the beverages. Forget about juice boxes and chocolate milk; festive mocktails are the way to go. These party-ready picks are creative, creepy, and completely kid-friendly (AKA non-alcoholic)!
Melting Monster Halloween Punch
This fizzy party drink will make your guests scream with fright — or at least squeal with delight. And those adorable (yet kind of creepy) eyeballs are actually edible. (via The Speckled Palate)
Blue Princess Butterfly Unicorn
There’s no rule that Halloween mocktails need to be spooky. Some kids shy away from anything that’s remotely scary. If that’s the case, they’ll love this ice-cream-based, magical drink! (via Sparkle Living)
Dracula’s Blood Punch
This one will get a rad reaction from the kiddos. They’ll love the ick factor, while adults will enjoy the refreshing cherry taste of this non-alcoholic recipe. (via Easy Peasy Creative)
Candy Corn Punch
Candy corn is a Halloween staple, and this delish option recreates it in beverage form, complete with a holiday-themed sprinkle garnish on the glass. (via A Grande Life)
The Little Frankenstein
Make this one for *your* little Frankenstein! This festive treat may be sweet, but its creepiness just can’t be beat. (via Sparkle Living)
Halloween Milkshakes
Ice cream isn’t just for summer! We are firm believers in eating (or drinking) it year-round. These milkshakes are easy to customize, meaning you can make them as ooey-gooey, creepy, or cringe-worthy as you want. (via A Beautiful Mess)
Raspberry Limeade Slushies
Even though these aren’t explicitly Halloween-themed, the frothy raspberry-red does strongly resemble a mixed up bloody batch of goo. But of course, these non-alcoholic mixers are much tastier than anything that would make you say, “Eww!” (via Smitten Kitchen)
If you’re looking to up the creative ante, this Halloween mocktail is IT. Instead of using a regular ol’ plastic cup or glass, serve this recipe in syringes. (via
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Polyjuice Potion
This gingery, lime potion is perfect for kiddos. And if you want something to treat (not trick) your non-pregnant adult guests, this recipe comes with an alcohol-infused grown-up adaptation. (via Homemade Hooplah)
Pumpkin Butterbeer Hot Chocolate
Okay Muggles, this isn’t technically a mocktail, but we just couldn’t resist a festive hot chocolate recipe. This pumpkin-y, chocolatey beverage has the added bonus of warming everyone up on a chilly fall night. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Berry Scary Mocktail
It may look a bit bloody, but this maroon mocktail is all about the berries. So you’ll get the fright factor along with a healthy dose of antioxidants. (via A Soulful Twist)