47 Halloween Cocktails That Are Spookier Than Your Costume

Double-double, these drinks are trouble.

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Parker Feierbach

Spooky or saucy? Why not both? It's hard to believe anything can beat your Guy Fieri costume, but these spooky Halloween cocktail drinks just might—especially the ones that glow in the dark. Make a big batch of Halloween punch to kick off your Halloween party, or sip on poison apple cocktails and black magic margaritas while you give out candy to trick or treaters!

These spooky cocktails truly put the BOO! in boozy. Whether you're in the mood for Bloody Mary syringes, glowing Jell-O shots, or boozy witches' brew, we've rounded up tons of cocktail recipes that are all frighteningly delicious. One sip of our Good and Evil cocktail, and you'll understand how it got its name.

It's always time for shots as far as we're concerned. And Halloween is maybe the best time to bust out all of our favorite Jell-O shot recipes, like black magic Jell-O shots, Hocus Pocus Jell-O shots, and sour patch Jell-O shots. Fun fact: Tonic water naturally casts an eery glow under a blacklight! Try our cotton candy shots and glowing Jell-O shots for a real thrill.

With all these scary good cocktails, you'll need plenty of Halloween appetizers and Halloween desserts to chase them with. Need some pumpkin carving inspiration? We've got all kinds of pumpkin carving ideas. Whatever you do, make sure to balance those tricks from trunk-or-treating with plenty of Halloween treats too!

boozy creamsicle shakes
Park Feierbach
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Boozy Screamsicle Shakes

Getting excited for Halloween? Bring everyone to the yard with these delicious (and boozy) shakes. And if you're obsessed with all things Creamsicle? You GOTTA try our Creamsicle cheesecake.

Get the Boozy Screamsicle Shakes recipe.

poison apple cocktail
Parker Feierbach
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Poison Apple Cocktails

This drink is allllll about the edible glitter, available here. (We're OBSESSED.) Be warned: The glitter needs to be seriously mixed up in order to have the crazy swirl-y effect, so if you don't have a cocktail shaker, try a blender!

Get the Poison Apple Cocktails recipe.

bloody mary syringes
Kat Wirsing
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Bloody Mary Syringes

These shooters are the PERFECT spooky Halloween cocktail. No Halloween party is complete without a little blood, right? Bonus: These go great with eyeball pasta!

Get the Bloody Mary Syringes recipe.

black magic jello o shots
Brandon Bales
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Black Magic Jell-O Shots

With two spooky layers—one purple and one black—these shots are perfect for your next Halloween party. Want something to snack on with your shots? Make this ridiculously adorable mummy brie.

Get the Black Magic Jell-O Shots recipe.

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Brain Big Batch Jell-O Shot

Kick off your Halloween bash with this booze-spiked brain Jell-O shot! This is truly insane in the membrane.

Get the Brain Big Batch Jell-O Shot recipe.

drunken peanut butter cups
Parker Feierbach
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Drunken Peanut Butter Cups

These martinis use Reese's Pieces to infuse the vodka so that they taste just like your favorite peanut butter cup. This takes a chocolate martini to a whole new level.

Get the Drunken Peanut Butter Cups recipe.

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Ethan Calabrese
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Jekyll & Gin

This drink will mess with your head—and that's even before the alcohol hits your bloodstream. Based on a Gin Daisy, this cocktail looks coral in daylight and glows white under a black light, all thanks to tonic water!

Get the Jekyll & Gin recipe.

sour patch jello shots
Emily hlavac green
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Sour Patch Jell-O Shots

Just like the classic candy, these shots are at first perfectly sour, then they're delightfully sweet. Want more sour-sweet fun? Try our boozy sour watermelon slushies next!

Get the Sour Patch Jell-O Shots recipe.

black magic margaritas
Emily Hlavac Green
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Black Magic Margaritas

Looking for a creepy Halloween cocktail? Our classic margarita gets an eerie upgrade for the spooky holiday! Your guests won't know what hit them.

Get the Black Magic Margaritas recipe.

witches' brew blue lemonade
Charlie Gillette
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Witches' Brew Lemonade

To get the eerie glow that looks like this came straight from a cauldron, we layered sparkling lemonade with Blue Curacao and purple gin for a chilling effect. And great news: The results are absolutely delicious.

Get the Witches' Brew Lemonade recipe.

apple cider slushies
Parker Feierbach
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Apple Cider Slushies

Apple cider slushies are the perfect thing to keep in your freezer for an icy-cold anytime treat. You could even take these to the next level by making a homemade apple cider and impressing everyone.

Get the Apple Cider Slushies recipe.

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Erik Bernstein
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Espresso Martini

This buzzy '90s throwback has surged in popularity the last few years, and we are all the happier (and more caffeinated) for it. We love it as a pre-game drink to keep us going all through the night.

Get the Espresso Martini recipe.

washington apple shot
erik bernstein
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Washington Apple Shot

The Washington Apple Shot is a breed of the Washington Apple Cocktail made with whiskey—typically Canadian-style—apple schnapps, and cranberry juice. We added pomegranate to jazz it up! It’s a drink that’s crisp, pungent, and refreshing, one that you want to sip on for a little while.

Get the Washington Apple Shot recipe.

color changing margaritas
Park Feierbach
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Color-Changing Margaritas

It's true: Red cabbage can turn your cocktail into a florescent fuchsia spectacle. 😱

Get the Color-Changing Margarita recipe.

boozy butterbeer punch
Parker Feierbach
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Boozy Butterbeer Punch

The famous Harry Potter-themed drink, Butterbeer, gets a boozy upgrade thanks to vodka. We solemnly swear we are up to no good when we have one of these.

Get the Boozy Butterbeer Punch recipe.

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Parker Feierbach
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Harvest Punch

Cider and ginger beer might seem like a weird pairing, but with fresh fruit and cinnamon (plus bubbly!), we promise you it more than works. For a small but just as rowdy brunch, make our caramel apple mimosas instead.

Get the Harvest Punch recipe.

hocus pocus shots
Chelsea Lupkin
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Hocus Pocus Jell-O Shots

These Jell-O shots are sure to put a serious spell on you. Serve along with our Hocus Pocus-inspired s'mores pops and the Sanderson sisters will be so pleased.

Get the Hocus Pocus Jell-O Shots recipe.

apple cider sangria
Ethan calabrese
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Apple Cider Sangria

Sangria might make you think of warm summer nights and tropical fruits, but this apple-based cocktail will have you ready for fall. Here, we went for a white wine sangria, rounded out with spicy ginger beer and sweet apple cider.

Get the Apple Cider Sangria recipe.

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Ethan Calabrese
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Sweet Poison Cocktail

At the Jekyll and Hyde Club in New York, it's always Halloween, but on October 31, it's one of the hottest spots to be in Manhattan. This scary-good, tropical rum cocktail is one of their most popular, and it makes us wish it was Halloween every day too!

Get the Sweet Poison Cocktail recipe.

apple cider mimosas
Ethan calabrese
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Apple Cider Mimosas

Mimosas are the brunch cocktail; however, as the weather gets colder and we all start looking toward more comforting, autumnal flavors, there is something weird about drinking a bright, citrusy cocktail. This is the perfect, fall twist on the classic and gives you another reason to celebrate the season.

Get the Apple Cider Mimosas recipe.

frankenpunch
Ethan calabrese
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Frankenpunch

A jolt of tequila brings this classic lime sorbet-topped punch to life. You could add green food coloring to make it really monster-y, but we like the subtle touch of a few slices of lime.

Get the Frankenpunch recipe.

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Ethan Calabrese
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The Zombie Cocktail

Though the name might make you think of all things spooky, the Zombie is a citrus-forward tiki cocktail that will have you thinking about a day at the beach before you think of an invasion of the undead. Legend says that the first person who tried this strong cocktail felt like a zombie for days afterward. But after we drink a Zombie? We mostly want to hustle to the nearest pool party!

Get the Zombie Cocktail recipe.

big apple manhattan
Emily hlavac green
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Big Apple Manhattan

This Manhattan uses apple brandy to give it a fruity twist. It's a strong enough drink to handle any and all holiday hustling, and is perfect served with any of our apple desserts.

Get the Big Apple Manhattan recipe.

bourbon milk punch
Emily Hlavac Green
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Bourbon Milk Punch

This boozy milkshake (with its caramel rimmed glass) might seem tame, but it packs a serious punch. Mixed with bourbon and honey, it's a rich and creamy dream of a cocktail. If you love this, try out our red wine milkshakes next!

Get the Bourbon Milk Punch recipe.

pumpkin pie punch
Ethan calabrese
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Pumpkin Pie Punch

Got some leftover cans of pumpkin pie mix? Mix it into this deliciously fun boozy punch, and you just might prefer this over regular ol' pumpkin pie.

Get the Pumpkin Pie Punch recipe.

drunken pumpkin latte
Laura Rege
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Drunken Pumpkin Latte

Sometimes a regular pumpkin spice latte just won't cut it. This boozy version is the perfect celebration of all things fall.

Get the Drunken Pumpkin Latte recipe.

hot buttered rum
Park Feierbach
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Hot Buttered Rum

Hot buttered rum is essentially the OG butter beer. They both are golden, richly sweet and have that beautiful head that will give you a silly mustache when drink it. Add in rum, butter, sugar, ice cream, and healthy dose of cinnamon, and you've got heartwarming wintertime magic in a glass.

Get the Hot Buttered Rum recipe.

salted caramel apple cider
Ethan calabrese
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Salted Caramel-Apple Cider

It's a joyous union of two beloved fall flavors: salted caramel and apple. If you really want to go all out, try serving them in apple cups. Can't find caramel vodka? You can use regular vodka and garnish the drink with a caramel drizzle.

Get the Salted Caramel-Apple Cider recipe.

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Ethan Calabrese
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J-E-L-L-Glow Shots

Light-up Jell-O shots are a true game-changer, and it requires a pantry staple you likely already have: tonic water! To really make these shots glow, use only tonic water—not half tonic, half tap water—but fair warning: It'll make the shots a little bitter.

Get the J-E-L-L-Glow Shots recipe.

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Apple Pie Sparklers

Feeling bubbly? Moscato, sparkling cider, and vanilla vodka make an incredibly fun, easy-drinking sparkler to enjoy all season long.

Get the Apple Pie Sparklers recipe.

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