11 Halloween Cocktails That Are All Treats, Not Tricks It's never been easier to make spooky and delicious drinks. By Oset Babür-Winter Oset Babür-Winter Title: Senior Drinks Editor, Food & WineLocation: New York CityExperience: Oset Babür-Winter has completed the Wine and Spirits Education Trust's (WSET) Level 3 Award in wines and was previously the magazine's associate culture editor, where she edited Obsessions. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines and Kim Wehby Kim Wehby Kim Wehby is a copy editor with over a decade of experience in the food and beverage space, including a senior editorial role at People Inc. Food Studios. She's edited and developed content for Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Eating Well. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 24, 2025 Add Us On SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: Chelsea Kyle / Food Styling by Drew Aichele There's a fine line between Halloween cocktails that suggest just a hint of spookiness and drinks that hit the nail too hard on the proverbial head (think: artificial eyeballs floating in a punch bowl or fake spiders garnishing a highball). We're fond of the former, which is why you'll find these drinks at our Halloween parties and gatherings. Whether you're serving a crowd with a large party punch or looking to keep things more traditional with a batch of classic cocktails, these are our favorite Halloween cocktails that are equally enticing to make year-round. Keep all of your recipes at your fingertips. With the MyRecipes app you can easily save and organize your favorites from anywhere, including Instagram and TikTok, in one convenient place. Get the free app. 01 of 11 In Cold Blood David Malosh Simply the name of this delicious drink qualifies it as a Halloween cocktail. A popular choice at Portland Hunt & Alpine Club in Maine, In Cold Blood features equal parts of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and the artichoke-flavored aperitif Cynar. Get the Recipe Save 02 of 11 Apple Cider Margarita Chelsea Kyle / Food Styling by Drew Aichele No need to set out an apple-bobbing station when you have a drink station with these perfectly autumnal beverages. Cinnamon-spiked apple cider joins tequila in a festive cocktail for Halloween and beyond. Get the Recipe Save 03 of 11 Blood & Sand Chelsea Kyle / Food Styling by Drew Aichele This classic cocktail is perfectly fruity and only faintly smoky — an approachable drink for people who aren't sure they like Scotch. With a name like Blood & Sand, it's ideally suited for Halloween. Get the Recipe Save 04 of 11 Mother's Ruin Punch Chelsea Kyle / Food Styling by Drew Aichele Classicist bartenders have resurrected the centuries-old ritual of the formal punch service, something you can totally employ at your own Halloween celebration. Here, Philip Ward makes a potent concoction filled with vermouth, Champagne, and citrus that's named after the old British slang for gin — we also call it Sparkling Citrus Punch. Get the Recipe Save 05 of 11 Shadow Woman Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis With a burnt orange hue that reminds us of festive pumpkins, this take on an Old Fashioned features pear brandy and honey. Get the Recipe Save 06 of 11 Marasca Fizz Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Liberty Fennell With its hypnotizing ruby-red hue, this Champagne cocktail makes for a fun (and only slightly spooky) toast. Get the Recipe Save 07 of 11 Matcha Highball Chelsea Kyle / Food Styling by Drew Aichele This cocktail is green as a ghoul. A trip to Japan inspired Denver bartender Jason Patz to combine matcha (a vivid green tea powder) with Japanese whisky. Get the Recipe Save 08 of 11 Bloody Mary Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon As classic as a drink gets, the Bloody Mary seems like it was made for spooky holidays like Halloween. Delicious and festive, it's a no-brainer cocktail. Get the Recipe Save 09 of 11 Dark 'n Stormy Guillermo Riveros / Food Styling by Oset Babür-Winter The spookiest of tales seem to start with a "dark and stormy night," and we think some of the finest Halloween parties can start with this beloved mix of dark rum and ginger beer. Get the Recipe Save 10 of 11 Withering Sunrise Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon Brighter than any pumpkin on your porch, this beer cocktail is a must-try for bourbon fans. Get the Recipe Save 11 of 11 Hard Cider Sangria Chelsea Kyle / Food Styling by Drew Aichele It's easy to mix up a pitcher of this crisp, effervescent sangria — featuring fresh apples, apple juice, apple brandy, and hard apple cider — in minutes, and it's sure to please the crowd's ghouls and gourmands alike. Get the Recipe Save Explore more: Food Holidays & Occasions Halloween Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit