10 Halloween-themed Cocktails to Make for Your Next Spooky Party

Halloween is just up ahead, and I’m taking every opportunity I can to spookify everything in sight, including my cocktails. I know I’ve already Halloween-ified my apartment with classic pumpkin decorations, but I’m more excited about making some fun, otherworldly drinks. To me, any holiday (but especially Halloween) is the perfect excuse to add a festive touch to everything, and drinks are no different.

After all, Halloween is the best holiday of the year (controversial statement to some, I know). For starters, there are the costumes and makeup, which present infinite opportunities to dress like your favorite pop culture icon. Then, there are the parties, which are usually complete with all kinds of fun, spooky themes. And don’t even get me started about the candy. (The amount of Reese’s peanut butter pumpkins and bags of Swedish Fish I’ve purchased throughout the years could be considered sinful.)

That said, I know that candy isn’t everyone’s thing. If that’s you, consider taking this as a sign to try your hand at mixology and get into the true fall spirit with some scary yet delicious cocktails. It’s also the perfect activity if you plan on having people over. After all, the secret to hosting is putting effort into the small details, and making themed drinks is not only fun but a great way to celebrate the holiday.

In this list, we’ve rounded up recipes for the most festive Halloween cocktails we could find. From super eerie blood-like beverages to cute candy corn-inspired libations, they’ll get you in the right mood for a spooktacular time. And of course, for those who are alcohol-free, all of these cocktails can be made into mocktails with zero-proof spirits (or, just skipping out on the alcohol altogether). Whether you’re hosting a full-blown party or a chill, three-person girls’ night, these Halloween-themed drinks will add the perfect touch to any gathering.