20 Halloween Cocktail Recipes That'll Make You Feel Like a Potion Master
Cheers to Halloween! What could be better than a night of dressing up in clever costumes, snacking on your favorite candy, playing games, and drinking eerily cool cocktails? Nothing — plain and simple. And thanks to these killer Halloween cocktail recipes, you'll enjoy an evening of all of that, along with a good buzz.
Whether you're looking for the perfect fall-inspired refreshment or you're drawn to the Harry Potter-themed recipes, these easy Halloween cocktails will make you wish it were 5 o'clock all autumn long. And, honestly, with so many creative recipes here, we don't blame you for wanting to make one every day of October (. . . and maybe even November). Crafted with spooky touches and fall flavors, these drinks make a festive addition to any evening, whether you're hosting a party, going out, having a cozy happy hour at home, or plotting a scary-movie marathon.
No matter your level of mixology experience, there's a cocktail here for you. From pumpkin-based punches to enchanting potions, these easy Halloween drinks will have you spellbound throughout the season. Take a look at this list of Halloween cocktail recipes, and cheers to a bone-chillingly fun night ahead.
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
The Dementor's Kiss
Eerie, alluring, and mysterious, this Harry Potter-inspired libation will steal your soul the show. To make this Dementor's kiss cocktail, whip up a homemade spiced syrup, add Kahlúa and chocolate vodka, and you'll be sipping on this enchanting drink all night long.
Smoky Harvest Apple Cider Margarita
Indulge in the best flavors of the season when you make this smoky harvest apple cider margarita. Smoky mezcal, orange liquor, spiced apple cider, and sweet maple are just some of the notes you'll taste in this cocktail that's perfect for Halloween or all fall. Top it off with fresh rosemary, apple slices, and a cinnamon stick.
Pumpkin Patch Punch
When you're serving a crowd, there's nothing better than a big bowl of punch — espeically when you have a festive punch bowl, like this viral pumpkin one from Target. Fill it with this pumpkin patch punch, which is concocted with apple cider, orange juice, lemon, spiced pumpkin butter, vodka, and brandy. You'll want to make an extra batch of this because it's just that good.
Monsteritas
Calling all margarita-lovers! Put a Halloween spin on your favorite drink when you make these delightful monsteritas. They're a simple margarita that's spiked with cucumbers and jalapeños, sweetened with honey, and decorated to your desire.
Vampire's Drip
Eek! We have chills over how cool this vampire's drip cocktail is. If you like sweets, you'll love this concoction. It's a mix of rum, Kahlúa, a splash of vanilla, a dash of milk, and a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk. It's perfect as a boozy dessert.
The Hermione Granger Cocktail
Harry Potter fans, this one's for you! Sweet and punchy, this charming the Hermione Granger cocktail embodies all the best qualities of the heroine. Made with fresh raspberries, raspberry jam, rosemary, and vodka, this drink will cast a spell on all those who try it.
Bourbon Spiced Cider Cocktail
Even if you're not the biggest fan of bourbon, you'll still enjoy this bourbon spiced cider cocktail, as the spirit is covered up by the flavorful apple cider. It's an especially easy Halloween cocktail — no fancy ingredients or homemade syrups required.
Whiskey Apple Cider
Ring in fall like never before when you make this glorious whiskey apple cider cocktail. It's made with hard cider, apple cider, bitters, and a shot of whiskey or bourbon, so you'll taste all the best flavors of the season with every sip you take.
Pumpkin Pie Punch
You'll get the best of both worlds when you make this sweet pumpkin pie punch. With apple cider, real pumpkins, and cream soda, this drink tastes as wonderful as a fresh slice of pumpkin pie. Top it off with a dollop of Cool Whip if you really have a sweet tooth.
Fig Bourbon Cider Smash
Say hello to autumn when you whip up this tasty fig bourbon cider smash. Made with fresh apple cider, tangy oranges, and sweet fig preserves, this bourbon-based cocktail is great for the whole season — but fresh figs add a decidedly creepy look when you make this for Halloween.
Halloween White Wine Sangria
This Halloween white wine sangria looks spectacular with minimal effort — and it only requires three ingredients! Apples are the obvious choice when it comes to adding fruit to your sangria, but feel free to get creative; dark purple grapes and pomegranate seeds also look somewhat spooky when tossed in.
The Black Widow Smash
This the black widow smash is both delightful and chilling, and makes a perfect Halloween cocktail. Fresh blackberries are muddled with rosemary, lemon, a dash of orange bitters, and tequila, meaning this is both refreshing and enchanting.
Harvest Apple Mule
Mules are a great shoulder-season drink, and this harvest apple mule is the perfect twist for fall. Vodka, apple cider, lemon juice, and ginger beer work together to make this Halloween drink hit your taste buds in all the right places.
Haunted Highball
This haunted highball is ghoulishly good. It's a white chocolate drink combined with a splash of hazelnut liqueur, making it ideal as an after-dinner treat or Halloween cocktail for a party dessert. Use a dry-erase marker to draw a ghost faces on your cup.
Butterbeer
As we know, butterbeer isn't a real-life drink (sorry, Potterheads!), so every recipe of the drink calls for something different. This butterbeer recipe, in particular, isn't too sweet or rich, making it easy to slug down.
Vampire's Kiss
Dying to get drinks with Dracula? Good! This lemon-based vampire's kiss martini will instantly cast a spell on you. To give it a spooky twist, rim the glass with red gel frosting, and your worst nightmares will come true.
Star Anise Spiced Apple Margarita
This star anise spiced apple margarita is just as refreshing as a crisp fall day. It's a sweet and simple Halloween cocktial while still offering big flavor, thanks to the spices.
The Golden Snitch Cocktail
Influenced by Harry Potter's quidditch game, this bubbly Golden Snitch cocktail is made with sweet apple cider, whiskey, St-Germain, lemon, maple, and a few spices. Rim a glass with cinnamon sugar, and you have the perfect cocktail to sip while reading the series (for the 100th time).
Purple People Eater Color-Changing Cocktail
Want to make a drink that'll impress more than just your taste buds? Whip up this Purple People Eater color-changing cocktail. It's made with a mix of cranberry juice, lemon juice, gin, and St-Germain elderflower liqueur, and it's just as tasty as it is beautiful.
Sleepy Hollow Cocktail
Pomegranate juice and tequila go hand in hand to make this dark Sleepy Hollow cocktail, along with a dash of bitters, a touch of cinnamon, and rosemary-infused orange honey simple syrup. Yum, yum, yum.