Tis’ the season to get spooky. Halloween usually implies lots of candy, sugar, creepy treats, and more sugar. I feel like people usually focus on making fancy halloween desserts like tombstone cupcakes, pumpkin cookies, and wormy dirt cups of pudding. If you feel like mixing it up, here’s a list of some very cool Halloween themed drink ideas from HGTV. For our younger readers, check the bottom of the list for alcohol-free, super yummy options!
Beginner:
The Brain Cocktail: Impress your friends to the max with this super scary drink.All you need is peach schnapps, Bailey’s Irish creme, and a smidge of grenadine.Your zombie friends will love you. Get the recipe here.
The Halloweenie-Tini: This easy drink is relatively cheap. Just combine Pinnacle Caramel AppleVodka and apple juice. Fun for all. Get the recipe here.
Creamsicle Slushie: Here’s a simple recipe for our sweet teeth who want to be festive.This orange drink mixes Pinnacle whipped, orange soda, and cream. Serve with whipped creamand an orange garnish and you’ve got yourself something sinister. Get the recipe here.
Sweetie Martini: Kill two birds with one stone and have another orange drink at yourHalloween event. Minus the cream, this drink uses Pinnacle whipped vodka and orangesoda for a sweet and simple beverage. Get the recipe here.
Candy Crusher: Another relatively cheap drink. Just take UV Sugar Crush vodka,pomegranite juice, and club soda. It’s not Halloween without sugar. Get the recipe here.
Intermediate:
Black Devil Martini: It’s all in the presentation. This drink really only calls forblack rum, vermouth, black olives, and orange sugar for the sides of the glass.Get the recipe here.
Black Magic Cocktail: This drink makes a lovely display of black and orange. All you needis some OJ, triple sec, and black vodka. Get the recipe here.
Liquified Ghost: This certainly is a chilling drink. Almost a milkshake, just combine vodka,vanilla, cream, and soda. This makes a great dessert drink. Get the recipe here.
Pumpkin Spice Spiked Punch: This is my personal favorite. This has all the flavors of fall mixedin. You’ve got your apple cider, your bourbon, and your pinot grigio as well as fresh orange, pear,and apple. Mixed with some spices and you’re in heaven. Get the recipe here.
Advanced:
Morgue-A-Rita’s: Create the ultimate creepy beverage. This one requires a good amount ofingredients, but looks totally worth it. It calls for all the classic margarita musts like tequila andtriple sec, plus some lime and cherry juice. For the creepy, drippy goop, all you need is corn syrupand food coloring. Get the recipe here.
Zombie Slime Shooters: Hold the brains, please. This is a mighty strong drink, combining vodka,coconut rum, and both sour apple and peach schnapps. Similar to the Morgue-A-Rita, a little fooddye and corn syrup makes a nice fake blood. Get the recipe here.
Non-Alcoholic:
Cemetery Punch: This liquor-free treat combines root beer, frozen yogurt,and gummy worms creating a graveyard vibe. Get the recipe here.
Candy Corn Punch: Who doesn’t love candy corn? This super sweet, super orange punchcalls for jello, orange soda, whipped cream, and… candy corn! Bring out your inner child.Get the recipe here.
Dragon Blood Punch: Spook your guests at a Halloween party or save this for a Game of Thronesviewing party next Spring. Combine juices and ginger ale or spike it for an adult drink.Get the recipe here.