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5 Halloween Mocktails For Your Next House Party

Starr Washington-Moo Student Contributor, San Francisco State University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at San Francisco chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Who doesn’t love a good Halloween party?? The spooky vibes, the fabulous costumes, and the creative drinks… Speaking of drinks, with Gen Z being statistically more Sober Curious, why not turn a new leaf this spooky season. Start serving non-alcoholic beverages at your upcoming Halloween party. Your guests will leave the party thanking you in the morning when they wake up not feeling hungover (especially with Halloween being on a Monday). 

Where to begin? Below are my picks for Halloween-themed mocktails, along with all their ingredients. 

Hocus Pocus Punch

If you’re planning a Hocus Pocus watch party, this drink is perfect for you!

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Ingredients (Serving Size-6)

  • 4 cups apple cider 
  • 3 cups cranberry juice 
  • ÂĽ cup tart cherry juice
  • Lemon club soda 
  • Blackberries

Bloody Jello Shots 

Want to add some creepy aesthetics to your drink? This classic Jello shot recipe (without the alcohol) can be revamped simply by putting the jello mixture into syringes.

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Ingredients (Serving Size-15)

  • Strawberry, raspberry, or cherry-flavored jello. (One small pack makes about 15 shots)
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup cool water 
  • Suction up the jello mixture into the syringe
  • Let mixture cool for 2-3 hours

Monster Punch

Perfect for anyone who wants to have just a big bowl of punch at the party!

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Ingredients (Serving Size-16)

  • 8 cups fruit punch 
  • 5 cups white grape juice 
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice 
  • ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice 
  • Citrus wheels for garnish
  • Ice

Apple Cider Potion 

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Instead of trying Apple Cider Poison (Alcohol), switch it up and try the potion instead.

Ingredients (Serving Size -1)

  • 1 750 ml sparkling apple cider
  • 1 cup Torani Green Apple Premade Syrup
  • 2 cups Cran-Apple juice
  • 1/4 cup Pomegranate Molasses 
  • Orange peel garnish
  • Grapes for garnish
  • Ice

Bloody Shirley Temple

Last on our list we have the classic Shirley Temple. This three-ingredient drink is perfect for those who want to take a simple approach to their gory-themed drinks.

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Ingredients (Serving Size-10)

  • 1ÂĽ cup grenadine 
  • 2 liters (8.5 cups) of Ginger Ale OR Lemon & Lime Sprite 
  • Ice
  • Optional-Top if off with 1-2 maraschino cherries

And there we have it! Choose your favorites from the list and show off your fabulous (and responsible) drink-making skills at your Halloween party! 

Starr Washington-Moo

San Francisco '25

Starr Washington is a Her Campus national writer and recent San Francisco State University graduate, where she studied Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts with a minor in Africana Studies. She contributes primarily to the lifestyle and culture verticals, with a growing portfolio of op-eds, reported features, and interviews spotlighting Gen Z voices.

Starr is deeply committed to centering Black stories in her work and consistently champions Black creatives in film, literature, and travel. During her time at SFSU, she served as director of the university’s multicultural center, organized campus-wide cultural celebrations, and taught a student-led course she created titled “Intro to Black Love.”

Outside of Her Campus, Starr is a spicy romance book lover, fiction writer, a wife, and soon-to-be mom.

She’s a Scorpio from Michigan.