We all know the best parts about Halloween are the costumes, decor, and candy, but no one talks about the spooky drinks born from the holiday. And I’m not just talking about the alcoholic kind—there are so many creative nonalcoholic Halloween mocktails out there. You may not even realize they exist.
As someone who doesn’t drink very often, I always appreciate a nonalcoholic option at any party or event. While juices and sodas are nice, they don’t feel as special as an aesthetically pleasing mixed drink. Mocktails always manage to wow me with their complexity and depth. There’s just something about a vibrantly colored beverage, complete with a thoughtfully chosen garnish, that does it for me every time.
With Halloweekend approaching (how are we at the end of October already?), you may be looking for a nonalcoholic drink to make for a crowd. Perhaps you’re throwing a party or you want to make drinks for a few people coming over. Either way, with more people embracing a sober curious lifestyle, you’ll probably want to make at least one batch of something zero-proof to ensure everyone has something to sip on throughout the night. I mean, I know if I went to a Halloween party and saw some appropriately macabre nonalcoholic drinks, I’d be thoroughly impressed.
Whether you’re sober-curious, looking to making kid-friendly drinks, or just want to try your hand at mixology, this list of Halloween mocktails has you covered. We’ve rounded up 11 recipes that are hauntingly delicious, including Hocus Pocus Punch, Candy Corn Sour, and Bloody Shirley Temple. They’re all easy to make and require little to no prep time. And no matter which drink you decide to make, be sure to garnish with some Halloween candy (gummy worms or candy corn will do), because that’s always fun. Enjoy.
This Spider Punch from Everyday Southwest puts a spooky, booze-free twist on a classic Tequila Sunrise cocktail. To make the drink, you’ll just need grenadine syrup, ice, and orange juice. For the rim, make sure you have sanding sugar, corn syrup, and black licorice ropes. It’s super simple and fast, perfect for serving to last-minute guests.
This Halloween blackberry margarita mocktail from Jen Around The World is great for any vampire theme. To make, combine homemade blackberry syrup, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and ginger beer. Don’t forget to make a flaky sea salt and sprinkle rim for added fun.
This recipe from Zen and Honey combines pineapple juice, green apple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and Sprite to create an eerily green drink. To take it to the next level, make sure to garnish it with lychee “eyeballs.”
Purple drinks fully embody the spooky Halloween vibe, and this Purple People Eater mocktail from Sweet Tea and Thyme is no different. To make it, combine blue curacao syrup (it’s non-alcoholic!), grenadine, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and club soda. Finish with any garnish. (May we suggest an “eyeball” made from lychee and blueberries?)
Sip on this cozy, blood-red mocktail from How Sweet Eats all autumn long. It has apple cider, cranberry juice, orange seltzer, maraschino cherries, and ginger beer—perfect for those who love fruity drinks.
Shirley Temples are always a crowd hit and this spooky version from Mom’s Dinner is sure to be a favorite. You’ll just need two ingredients to make it—Sprite and grenadine! This is optional, but you can put the grenadine in a syringe for a spooky effect.
Harry Potter’s favorite drink seems appropriately Halloween-themed, and it’s actually pretty easy to make. This recipe from Favorite Family Recipes calls for cream soda, caramel extract, and butter extract for the drink, as well as heavy whipping cream, butterscotch syrup, and powdered sugar for the whipped topping.
For an elevated candy corn mocktail, this recipe from Olivia Noceda does it just right. To make it, you’ll need candy corn syrup (which is easy to make at home), lemon juice, water, and ice. For the optional (but highly recommended) cold foam topping, combine heavy cream, vanilla, maple syrup, and candy corns.
This recipe from Surely tastes exactly like a red sangria without the alcohol. You’ll just need zero-proof red wine, orange sparkling water, maple syrup, nonalcoholic bourbon, your sweetener of choice, and cinnamon.
This Pumpkin Sour from The Social Sipper gives a subtle nod to Halloween with its bright orange color. To make it, you’ll need black tea, Meyer lemons, pumpkin puree, aquafaba, maple syrup, turmeric, and pumpkin pie spice.
A nonalcoholic, Halloween-themed margarita? That’s music to our ears. This recipe from Love to Know is super easy to make and requires just five ingredients—blood oranges, orange bitters, agave, limeade, and ice.
