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  4. 28 Halloween Cocktails to Make at Home

28 Halloween Cocktails to Make at Home

Updated August 26, 2019
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Bottoms up for delicious, fun, and frightfully good Halloween cocktails. Having a signature Halloween drink is the easiest way to save money on a party, and it lets you really have fun with the theme. Decide whether you want a single drink idea, like Zombie Brain Shots, or an easy punch loaded with eyeballs. Whatever you choose, don't skip the Olive Spiders! They're every Halloween cocktail's best friend! 

Hungry for more spooky ideas? Check out 200+ Scary Good Halloween Recipes next.  

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Red Pepper Bourbon Glow

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Credit: Daniel Agee; Food Styling: Blakeslee Giles; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Red Pepper Bourbon Glow Recipe

What better way to use gifted peper jelly than to spice up your cocktails? This beverage is sweet and sour with a sublte hotness. Serve a drink that is fun, different, and just plain smart at your next fall or holiday get-together.

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Butterbeer

Butterbeer
Credit: Ryan Moriarty; Styling: Callie Blount

Butterbeer Recipe

Fancy a trip to the Wizarding World? This classic favorite drink of witches and wizards alike will be enough to put some magical pep in your step! This drink is a decadent, rich, and buttery experience. Top this popular wizarding beverage with plenty of homemade whipped cream before serving to family and friends. 

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Spooky Sangria

Spooky Sangria
Credit: Carol Shih; Styling: Margo True and Carol Shih

Spooky Sangria Recipe

What could be more fun than a cauldron full of seething, smoking sangria? It's delicious and wickedly strong (use more sparkling water if you want to dilute it a little). Although dry ice is not toxic, it's dangerous to swallow chips because of the extremely low temperature. Using a chunk of the ice, and wrapping it in cheesecloth, avoids that problem.

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Autumn Punch

Autumn Punch
Credit: Thayer Allyson Gowdy; Styling: Miranda Jones

Autumn Punch Recipe

"Punch" is a good description of this one--a couple of glasses pack a wallop. Add extra cranberry juice if you want it weaker.

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Drogon’s Breath Cocktail

Drogon's Breath Game of Thrones
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Drogon’s Breath Cocktail Recipe

In Game of Thrones lore, the dragon has three heads. And each would love to sate their thirst on this libation. A hint of bright citrus perfectly balances the rich earthy element the wine in this cocktail delivers. Refreshing, delicately sweet, and tangy, this drink if fit for a queen. A few leaves of fresh basil adds a delightful herbaceous layer to the drink, but feel free to leave it out if basil isn’t your flavor of choice or you don’t have it on hand— the cocktail will still be delicious. Tame the Mother of Dragons with the refreshing summer sipper, or double up on the ingredients and serve this at your next King’s Moot. 
Pro-Tip: Using crushed or pulverized ice and packing it tightly in the glass will ensure you’re able to “float” your red wine on the cocktail mixture.

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Carrot-Citrus Crush

Carrot-Citrus Crush
Credit: Scott Rounds

Carrot-Citrus Crush Recipe

Brighten up winter happy hour or Sunday brunch with this citrusy cocktail. Leafy carrot tops lend an herby backbone similar to parsley, and blood oranges infuse a berrylike sweetness. Plus, this drink boasts half your daily vitamin A and more than a third of your daily vitamin C goal.

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Sorghum-Cider Punch

Sorghum-Cider Punch
Credit: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Sorghum-Cider Punch Recipe

Fizzy hard cider and spicy ginger ale add a subtle effervescence. Start with chilled beverages so it's nice and refreshing, and consider adding a decorative ice ring to keep it that way.

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Honey Cider-Beer Cocktails

Honey Cider-Beer Cocktails
Credit: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Honey Cider-Beer Cocktails Recipe

The cider-honey base of this fall beverage makes enough for both adult and kid twists: one with pale ale, the other with sparkling cider. Beer and cider are refreshing and lower in sugar and alcohol than stronger potions, which tend to go down a bit too easily.

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Vampire Punch

Vampire Punch
Credit: Charles Schiller; Styling: Lynn Miller

Vampire Punch Recipe

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Blood Orange Martinis

Blood Orange Martinis
Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lydia Purcell

Blood Orange Martinis Recipe

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Blood Orange-Bourbon Coolers

Blood Orange-Bourbon Coolers
Credit: Tara Donne; Styling: Erin Swift

Blood Orange-Bourbon Coolers Recipe

Blood Orange-Bourbon Coolers are an adults-only treat featuring three different fruit juices, bourbon (of course), and the perfect Halloween hue.

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Black Cauldron

Black Cauldron
Credit: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Black Cauldron Recipe

This adults-only float is a must-make for a festive fall gathering. Depending on your crowd, you may want to provide straws, spoons, and refills. This beer float makes for a perfect dessert cocktail to finish of a great party or meal. 

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Zombie Brain Shots

Zombie Brain Shots
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Zombie Brain Shots Recipe

Horror fans rejoice! We've found the perfect shot to kick off your Halloween party in true zombie apocalypse fashion.

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Bloody Mary Punch

Bloody Mary Punch
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

Bloody Mary Punch Recipe

Instead of stirring all the ingredients together, serve optional shots of vodka on the side, and let guests add it or not.

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Eyeball Punch

Eyeball Punch

Eyeball Punch Recipe

Keep it simple by preparing just about everything ahead of time.

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Blood-Bath Punch

Blood-Bath Punch

Blood-Bath Punch Recipe

Let the adults enjoy the Halloween party too by serving this tangy blood-colored punch alongside other spooky treats.

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Midori Lemon Gin Fizz

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Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Julia Levy; Prop Styling: Blakeslee Giles

Midori Lemon Gin Fizz Recipe

Egg whites form a spooky, frothy top, giving the cocktail a mad-scientist makeover. The cocktail gets its green hue from Midori liqueur, a super sweet muskmelon-flavored liqueur. Serve in beakers or test tubes to up the Halloween aura.

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Pumpkin Steamers

Pumpkin Steamers
Credit: Kat Teutsch; Styling: Jerrie-Joy for Pat Bates and Associates

Pumpkin Steamers Recipe

On a cold fall day, all you need to warm up is this steamy, rich, pumpkin treat. Reminicient of a rich pumpkin pie, this creamy drink is the perfect addition to your next fall party or gathering. If serving a crowd, adjust the recipe to increase the amount that's made, and don't forget plenty of whipped cream, if desired! 

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Brew-Ha-Ha Punch

Brew-Ha-Ha Punch
Credit: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Brew-Ha-Ha Punch Recipe

With lime drink and pineapple juice, this party punch isn't scary at all–for the kids or the adults. But putting the punch in a second bowl of dry ice gives it that eerie feeling that's perfect for a spooky party.

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Ghoul-Aid Punch

Ghoul-Aid Punch

Ghoul-Aid Punch Recipe

Give your guests a scare by float a creepy ice face in your punch bowl. Fill a Halloween mask with water (seal the openings with sturdy tape), freeze overnight, then remove the ice from the mask and float face up.

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Transylvanian Hot Toddy

Transylvanian Hot Toddy
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Transylvanian Hot Toddy Recipe

This lemonade takes away the goose bumps and smoothes raised hairs.

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Witches' Brew

Witches' Brew
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Witches' Brew Recipe

Scare them silly by floating a frozen hand in this yummy brew!

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Apricot-Apple Cider Sipper

Apricot-Apple Cider Sipper

Apricot-Apple Cider Sipper Recipe

Make the perfect cool-weather party punch. This warm fruity sipper is sweet and spicy, and guaranteed to warm you from the toes up.

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Apple Bobbing Punch

Apple Bobbing Punch
Credit: William Dickey; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Apple Bobbing Punch Recipe

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Candy Apple Punch

Candy Apple Punch
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Candy Apple Punch Recipe

The sweet-and-sour potion will tattoo your tongue red.

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Bloody-Good Cranberry Punch

Bloody-Good Cranberry Punch
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Bloody-Good Cranberry Punch Recipe

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Pumpkin Bourbon Shakes

Pumpkin Bourbon Shakes
Credit: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Robyn Valarik

Pumpkin Bourbon Shakes Recipe

If you prefer your shakes thicker, just follow the make-ahead directions.

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Pumpkin Spice-infused Vodka

Pumpkin Spice-infused Vodka
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Pumpkin Spice-infused Vodka Recipe

Infuse your favorite vodka with the comforting flavors of vanilla, pumpkin, and nutmeg for a one-of-a-kind cocktail.

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    1 of 28 Red Pepper Bourbon Glow
    2 of 28 Butterbeer
    3 of 28 Spooky Sangria
    4 of 28 Autumn Punch
    5 of 28 Drogon’s Breath Cocktail
    6 of 28 Carrot-Citrus Crush
    7 of 28 Sorghum-Cider Punch
    8 of 28 Honey Cider-Beer Cocktails
    9 of 28 Vampire Punch
    10 of 28 Blood Orange Martinis
    11 of 28 Blood Orange-Bourbon Coolers
    12 of 28 Black Cauldron
    13 of 28 Zombie Brain Shots
    14 of 28 Bloody Mary Punch
    15 of 28 Eyeball Punch
    16 of 28 Blood-Bath Punch
    17 of 28 Midori Lemon Gin Fizz
    18 of 28 Pumpkin Steamers
    19 of 28 Brew-Ha-Ha Punch
    20 of 28 Ghoul-Aid Punch
    21 of 28 Transylvanian Hot Toddy
    22 of 28 Witches' Brew
    23 of 28 Apricot-Apple Cider Sipper
    24 of 28 Apple Bobbing Punch
    25 of 28 Candy Apple Punch
    26 of 28 Bloody-Good Cranberry Punch
    27 of 28 Pumpkin Bourbon Shakes
    28 of 28 Pumpkin Spice-infused Vodka

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