Looking for something different to serve at your Halloween party this year? Why not try one of these boozy Halloween cocktails? From blood-red drinks that look like they came straight from a horror movie to festive cocktails with a touch of autumn flavor, there’s something here for everyone.
Every year, I throw a Halloween party.
And every year, I want this year’s bash to be bigger and better than last year’s.
Which always means serving fun, spooky and delicious Halloween cocktails to go with the party theme.
It can be hard to find signature drinks that taste great and look the part.
So I decided to put together a list of my favorite Halloween drinks.
From shooters to sangrias and martinis (and everything in between), this list has something for everyone.
Halloween punches and sangrias
If you’re throwing a Halloween party and don’t want to spend all night mixing drinks, then these large batch cocktails are your friend!
Mix them up ahead of time and you’re ready to go for the rest of the evening.
This spooky blackberry Halloween sangria is made with red wine, orange liqueur, blackberry brandy and fresh fruit.
And a ghostly garnish made from pears is the perfect finishing touch.
Image credit: Aleksandra @ Everyday Delicious Or try this Sangria recipe made with red wine, brandy and orange liqueur.
Add some scary blood drops down the sides of the glasses to create the Halloween look.
Image credit: Jessica Randhawa @ The Forked Spoon This black magic Halloween Sangria recipe is made with red wine, vodka, raspberry liqueur, apple cider, and fresh fruit topped with bubbly Sprite or Coca-Cola.
Proof that Halloween isn’t just for kids!
Image credit: Faith @ An Edible Mosaic™ For a gory Halloween cocktail, try this bloody eyeball Sangria.
Although it looks a little scary, it’s actually a fun fall drink that’s fruity, subtly spiced, easy to make, and surprisingly delicious.
Image credit: Lisa Johnson @ Cooking with Curls If you prefer punch rather than sangria, brew up this quick and easy recipe that uses sherbet, lemon-lime soda, and vodka to create a refreshing, frothy cocktail that’s easy to serve for a crowd.
Image credit: Susan @ Organized 31 Witches’ brew punch is a fun and frothy Halloween drink made with white wine, orange soda and ice cream.
The perfect Halloween color, and so easy to make.
Halloween martini recipes
For all of the martini-loving people in your crowd, these Halloween-specific recipes can’t be beat.
Image credit: Jenna @ Salt & Spoon Candy corn martinis are a go-to Halloween cocktail.
This recipe mixes a DIY candy corn-infused vodka with cream soda to make a simple and delicious cocktail that only requires 3 ingredients.
Image credit: Angela @ The Short Order Cook If you’re willing to put in a little more work, these layered candy corn martins are made with whipped cream vodka and pineapple juice.
They are so sweet, fun, and delicious you will want to enjoy them more often than at just Halloween.
Image credit: Kimberly @ Charming Cocktails Or combine the two by creating your own layered martini with candy corn infused vodka.
With the addition of mango puree, orange juice, Cointreau and cream, it’s a delicious, colorful and festive cocktail for fall and Halloween.
Who knew there were so many ways to make a candy corn martini?
Image credit: Susan @ Easy Drinks And Apps One of the easiest great tasting fall martinis ever!
This pumpkin pie martini will be the talk of your Halloween party. Your guests will love it!
Image credit: Susan @ Easy Drinks And Apps Made with vodka, passion fruit liqueur and blue curacao, this blue martini is the perfect color for a Halloween party.
And it’s super tasty, too!
Image credit: Holiday @ Seasoned Sprinkles These poison apple martinis are a festive Halloween cocktail with a witchy twist for the adults to enjoy.
Make one if you dare!
Image credit: Emily @ EmilyFabulous These green lychee gin martinis are an extra-spooky cocktail to celebrate Halloween.
You can also make this into a mocktail so everyone can enjoy this creepy drink.
Image credit: Susan B @ Oh My Creative This spider web Halloween martini is a delicious drink topped with a DIY chocolate spider web and spider garnish!
A spooktacular party cocktail!
Image credit: Amanda McGrory-Dixon @ Burrata and Bubbles Made with freshly muddled blackberries and real pomegranate juice, this fruity martini is an extra spooky Halloween drink that everyone will love.
Image credit: Shweta Garg @ Masala and Chai For a Halloween cocktail that looks like it has cobwebs, make this spooky drink inspired by Natasha Romanoff, AKA the Black Widow!
It’s a creamy RumChata White Russian with coffee liqueur and marshmallow cob webs – the ultimate nod to the Avenger.
Spooky margarita recipes
If you have some tequila lovers in your crowd, then these Halloween inspired margarita recipes may be just what you’re looking for.
Image credit: Kimberly Stroh @ Savvy Mama Lifestyle Made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, this is truly a fall-inspired margarita.
Together with its orange color, it’s perfect for any Halloween get-together.
Image credit: Amanda @ Amanda’s Cookin’ Green goo meets this freaky Frankenstein margarita loaded with tequila and lime juice in a black lava salt rimmed glass.
So spooky!
Image credit: Kimberly Stroh @ Savvy Mama Lifestyle Blended with fresh apple cider and tequila, this apple pie margarita recipe is a great light and refreshing cocktail for a fall day.
Or as a specialty cocktail at your Halloween party.
Signature Halloween cocktails
If you’re looking for a signature cocktail for your Halloween get-together, then you’re sure to find something you love in this list of spooky adult beverages.
If you want a Halloween drink that tastes delicious and is a true black color, this blackberry rum cocktail is it!
It’s made with activated charcoal which gives it that dark spooky hue but doesn’t affect the flavor of the drink at all.
Made with whipped cream vodka and orange crush soda, this orange Creamsicle cocktail tastes just like the ice cream treat with the same name.
And is the perfect color to serve at a Halloween party.
This peanut butter whiskey cocktail is the perfect adult beverage for anyone who loves whiskey, peanut butter and chocolate.
It’s like a Reese’s peanut butter cup in a glass.
Made with Fireball whiskey, apple pucker and hard apple cider, this cinnamon-y cocktail has all the flavors of fall.
It almost tastes like apple pie in a glass, with a bit of kick. (That would be the poison part).
Image credit: Snacks and Sips Need a fun but easy to make Halloween cocktail? Phantom Potion is party perfect!
Simple to make with only 3 ingredients, it looks eerie and tastes great.
Image credit: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom @ The Soccer Mom Blog This shimmering purple Halloween Cocktail is a show-stopper and guaranteed to be the hit of any party.
Especially if you’re doing a Maleficent party theme like I did a couple of years ago.
Image credit: Angela Lietzke @ Happy Honey Kitchen Made with whiskey and blackberries, this dark and stormy Halloween cocktail is a festive, fun, and spooky drink to serve during a Halloween party or to sip on while you’re passing out candy.
Image credit: Easy Party Cocktails This easy Disney-inspired snow white poison apple cocktail is made with just 3 ingredients: lemon-lime soda, apple liqueur and edible glitter gel.
The perfect drink for your adult Halloween party.
Image credit: Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama This Jack Skellington bone white Halloween cocktail is made with chocolate liqueur, whipped cream vodka and milk.
It’s super tasty and the black and white color is perfect for a nightmare before Christmas party.
Or anytime you need a ghostly looking drink.
Image credit: Mandy Applegate @ Splash of Taste This Halloween cocktail party drink is made with tequila and mezcal, takes only 5 minutes to put together, and makes great blood shots.
Or you can adapt it for a non-alcoholic kids spooky Halloween drink.
Image credit: Lisa Johnson @ Cooking with Curls This Poisoned Apple Cocktail is a bit tart, has a slight kick, and some fun bubbles to create a deliciously festive Halloween cocktail.
Image credit: Jennifer Stewart @ Take Two Tapas The fall flavors of apple and pear are combined in a fun and spooky witch cocktail called Flying Monkeys.
Complete with a crystal ball and striped socks!
Image credit: Ann @ Ann’s Entitled Life These glow in the dark cocktail recipes are perfect for your next Halloween party!
Tasty, smooth, and delicious these fun cocktails will have your guests talking. If you are wondering how to make glow-in-the-dark cocktails, these recipes are for you.
Image credit: Amanda @ Amanda’s Cookin’ This spiderweb cocktail is a deliciously creamy white Russian with a spooky spiderweb on top, another perfect drink for Halloween parties!
Image credit: Joss Dyckson @ In the Kitch This Black Fog beer cocktail is infused with a certain sweetness that brings out the coffee and chocolate flavors present in the Guinness.
For all the people that love their beer!
Image credit: Mike @ MK Library The Fright Night in the Grove cocktail is so good it’s scary.
Freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice lends a pop of bright citrus flavors to a dreadfully-delightful combination of Jägermeister and tequila.
But be forewarned. Too many of these may lead to one terrifying night.
Image credit: Amanda McGrory-Dixon @ Burrata and Bubbles Made with dark rum and apply brandy, we’re getting spooky with this Poisoned Orchard Cocktail.
They’re perfect for your Halloween costume party or a night on the couch watching scary movies.
Image credit: Kaylen Nicole @ Butternut and Sage Mirkwood’s Enchanted Forest Cocktail is based off of the writings by J.R.R Tolkien and the grim, dark forests of Mirkwood.
Sip if you dare.
Image credit: Debi @ Our Wabisabi Life There’s something about fireball whiskey that makes an awesome fall drink.
Combine it with tequila and spiced rum, and you have this strong cocktail that is made for parties and get-togethers.
Image credit: Jennifer Stewart @ Take Two Tapas Nothing says fall quite like pumpkins and apples.
So combining the two into this Pumpkin Apple Punch makes an awesome Halloween drink recipe.
Image credit: Sues @ We are not Martha In case you’re still looking for drinks that taste like candy corn, this version is a candy corn vodka soda that tastes JUST like the Halloween candy!
It’s also easy to make into a non-alcoholic version if desired.
Image credit: Jessica Randhawa @ The Forked Spoon This fun, candy corn inspired gin cocktail will have everyone feeling SPOOKtacular at your next Halloween party!
At just 150 calories, this cocktail is made with gin, healthy orange and carrot juice and simple syrup made with less added sugar.
Image credit: Kimberly @ Charming Cocktails The Black Heart is a Halloween cocktail that’s scary delicious.
Made with Black Raspberry Chambord and smoky mezcal, this drink is perfect for an adventurous costume party crowd.
Shooters
For everyone who prefers shots to traditional drinks, these Halloween shooter recipes are for you.
Image credit: Bella Bucchiotti @ xoxoBella This glow in the dark coconut rum shot is easy to make.
And you only need three ingredients to make it glow under black light.
It’s sure to be a hit at your Halloween party.
Image credit: Angela @ The Short Order Cook The tootsie roll shot is an easy drink recipe that looks and tastes like the classic candy.
You only need two ingredients for a tasty cocktail that’s the perfect color and flavor for a Halloween party.
Image credit: Bella Bucchiotti @ xoxoBella The grownups will be looking forward to these fun vial shooter rum shots at your next Halloween party.
These alcoholic shots are easy to make ahead in a vial or a syringe. And totally look the part.
Image credit: Susan @ Easy Drinks And Apps Looking for the BEST EVER shooter for your Halloween party? Well look no more.
These ghoulish goblin vodka shooters have a raspberry lime flavor that will put you in a trance.
Well, that’s it for our Halloween cocktail recipes. Hopefully you’ve found a few to add to your adult party drink menu.
Well, that’s it for our Halloween cocktail recipes. Hopefully you’ve found a few to add to your adult party drink menu.
Other Halloween recipes
- Halloween jello shot recipes
- The best fall sangria recipes
- Halloween appetizers
- Spooky Halloween cupcakes
- Black cat Halloween sugar cookies
Have comments or questions about our Halloween cocktail recipes? Tell us in the section below.
Have comments or questions about our Halloween cocktails? Tell us in the section below.
This post was originally published on September 1, 2022 but was updated with new content on August 7, 2024.