Halloween hosting calls for a little something spooky in your glass. Whether you’re throwing a costume party, welcoming trick-or-treaters, or settling in for a scary movie marathon, these festive drinks are equal parts easy, delicious, and perfectly on theme.
From a dark and moody blackberry cocktail to a blood orange mocktail everyone can enjoy, consider your Halloween bar cart officially covered.
The Black Widow
Dark, smoky, and just spooky enough, this cocktail combines blackberry, mezcal, lime, and ginger beer for a drink that looks dramatic without requiring too much work.
You’ll Need
- 4 fresh blackberries
- 2 oz. mezcal
- 1 oz. Concord grape juice
- 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz. simple syrup
- Ginger beer
- Extra blackberries for garnish
To Make
Muddle the blackberries with lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Add mezcal, grape juice, simple syrup, and ice, then shake well. Strain over fresh ice and top with ginger beer. Finish with a few blackberries for an appropriately moody garnish.
Spooky Sangria
A Halloween party practically calls for a big pitcher (or cauldron) of something. This seasonal take on sangria gets its deep color from red wine and dark fruit, with blood orange adding the perfect Halloween touch.
You’ll Need
- 1 bottle red wine
- 1 blood orange, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup blackberries
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 apple, sliced
- A splash of sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
To Make
Combine the wine and fruit in a large pitcher and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, add a splash of sparkling water or soda. Pour over ice and make sure each glass gets plenty of fruit.
Hosting Tip: Cut your apple slices into tiny ghosts with a cookie cutter for an extra festive touch.
Eyeball Martini
Equal parts spooky and sophisticated, the Eyeball Martini is a festive cocktail that feels right at home at any Halloween gathering.
You’ll Need:
- 2 oz. gin
- 1 1/2 oz. lychee juice
- 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz. simple syrup
- Ice
- Lychees and blueberries, for garnish
To Make:
Add the gin, lychee juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well, then strain into a chilled martini glass. For the garnish, stuff a blueberry into the center of each lychee to create “eyeballs,” then add them to the drink on a cocktail pick.
Cheers to a Spooky Night
Whether your Halloween plans involve costumes, cocktails, or simply stealing a few pieces of candy after the kids go to bed, these drinks level up your celebration.
Happy Halloween!
XO
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