13 Halloween Cocktails to Make for a Spirited Celebration
Here’s to festive drinks that are equal parts frightful and fun.
It's hard to choose the best part about Halloween. There's the festive Halloween costumes, the scary parties, the spooky decorations, and, of course, all the delicious food and drinks. Nothing gets the celebration started quite like a festive Halloween cocktail! That's why we've rounded up the best Halloween cocktails (and mocktail recipes) to serve at your next Halloween party, whether you're hosting a spooky bash, mixing up drinks before trick-or-treating, or settling in for a classic Halloween movie.
Haunted Hibiscus Skull Punch
This spooky rum punch combines tart hibiscus tea with ginger and warming spices—taking inspiration from the traditional Jamaican drink called sorrel.
To up the drama: We added skull-shaped ice that floats up and stares back at your guests. It’s eerie, easy, and guaranteed to steal the show.
Get the Haunted Hibiscus Skull Punch recipe.
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Midnight Margaritas
A teaspoon of activated charcoal takes this large-format margarita to inky depths. Caramelized lime slices complete the spooky effect.
Get the Midnight Margaritas recipe.
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Green Goblin Punch
This neon-green nonalcoholic pitcher drink is a spooky party potion made with frozen limeade, green Hawaiian punch, and lime seltzer. It’s a kid- and adult-approved sip for your Halloween bash.
Get the Green Punch recipe.
Day of the Dead Maple Horchata
This Mexican-inspired beverage is a sweet and creamy sipper. Serve it for Halloween or for Día de los Muertos, or the Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration.
Get the Easy Maple Horchata recipe.
Bloody Shirley Jello Shots
These bright-red Shirley Temple Jello shots bring a playful, spooky touch to the Halloween spread, with a cherry on top.
Get the Shirley Jello Shots recipe.
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Eye-See-You Martini
Transform any martini (or clear drink) into a frightening cocktail with stuffed olives or lychees, which act as floating eyeballs.
Get the Eye-See-You Martinis recipe.
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Corpse Reviver No. 2
Calling all zombies: We found your go-to Halloween drink. It's tart, citrusy and very spirited.
Get the Corpse Reviver No. 2 recipe.
Pumpkin Spice White Russian
This seasonal cocktail puts an autumnal twist on a classic favorite. Decadent heavy cream and Kahlúa make for a scary-good cocktail that pairs perfectly with any Halloween dessert.
Get the Pumpkin Spice White Russian recipe.
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Pomegranate Poison Spritz
Spider-filled ice cubes take this spritzer to the next level.
Get the Pomegranate Poison Spritz recipe.
Swamp Thing Halloween Cocktail
Blend up this eerie twist on a classic Bloody Mary to serve for an on-theme Halloween brunch.
Get the Swamp Thing recipe.
Phantom Shirley Temple Drink
This fizzy, cherry-topped Shirley Temple is a festive, family-friendly drink for little ghouls at your Halloween party.
Get the Shirley Temple Drink recipe.
Witches' Brew Cocktail
Forget toil and trouble: This simple cocktail is crafted by topping ice cubes made of apricot nectar and citrus juices with sparkling wine.
Get the Witches' Brew Cocktail recipe.
Black Magic Lemonade Halloween Cocktail
A sprinkle of activated charcoal dresses up this childhood favorite for Halloween. Add a splash of vodka if you want to make this drink a little deadly.
Get the Black Charcoal Lemonade recipe.
Justine Lee (she/her) is a contributing analyst and writer in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen & Cooking Lab. She specializes in kitchen and food product testing, cooking and baking, and recipe development, drawing on her degree in Nutrition and Food Studies from New York University and experience in food product development and professional baking. She tests kitchen appliances and gear for the Good Housekeeping Institute. Before joining GH, Justine served as a food and drink editor at Parade and as a recipe production coordinator at The Kitchn. Her work has appeared in King Arthur Baking, Bon Appétit, Business Insider, Food Network, and other publications.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
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