Craft These 10 Creepy Halloween Cocktails and Mocktails for Your Party

If you are throwing a Halloween bash this year, you might want to splash out with some fun and spooky-inspired drinks.  There are cocktails for those who like to drink alcohol and mocktails for those who don’t.

One great thing is that usually, mocktails can become cocktails and cocktails can become mocktails with just a twist of the ingredients.

Dragon fruits, tomato juice, fall flavors, bright red juices, and gory green herbs make wonderful ingredients for ‘horrible’ Halloween beverages to serve to your guests.

Remember to drink responsibly and have a Happy Halloween.

1. Mangonada

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Let’s start with a delicious non-alcoholic drink that has blood-red tones ideal for a Halloween get-together. This Mangonada by Mitch and Justine Chapman is a super popular Mexican drink.  It is filled with sweetness from the mangos and tang and spice from the Tajin seasoning.

2. Veggie Bloody Marys

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Well, it has ‘bloody’ in the title, so it has to make its way onto this horror list.  These Veggie Bloody Marys by Molly Krebs are practically meals in a glass (aside from the vodka).  These alcoholic drinks are packed with vitamins from the oodles of veggies that are crammed into this classic cocktail.

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3. Crisp and Refreshing Ginger Beer Mocktail

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This Crisp and Refreshing Ginger Beer Mocktail by Lindsey Auerbach is a perfect drink for this time of year.  The warming ginger gives you a cozy feeling while the zing of the lime juice and the fizz of the sparkling water give the whole thing a party pick-me-up.

4. Pumpkin Spice Martini

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Pumpkins at Halloween parties just work, and this Pumpkin Spice Martini by Adam Merrin and Ryan Alvarez will go down a treat.  This cocktail is rich and luxurious and full of seasonal spices and creamy liqueurs. It looks stunning in the glass with its dusting of pumpkin spices and graham cracker crumbs on the rim.

5. Cran-Pomegranate Kombucha Mocktail

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Here we have another healthful drink that can easily pass as a horrible, bloody, Halloween drink.  This Cran-Pomegranate Kombucha Mocktail by Lauren Kirchmaier has a wonderful color and is gorgeous just as it is poured over ice.  You can easily add a little vodka to turn this mocktail into a cocktail.

6. Sparkling Dragon Fruit Margarita

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Okay, so it has ‘dragon’ in the title and that makes it eligible for this list!  Dragon’s blood maybe?  This Sparkling Dragon Fruit Margarita by Adam Merrin and Ryan Alvarez is the most stunning color and is really (minus the tequila) filled with lots of vitamins and goodness.

7. Apple Cider Cocktail

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Apple cider is enjoyed by many this time of year.  This Apple Cider Cocktail by Wendy Irene has been spiked with rum making it extra warming for all the fall holidays.  Your party guests will enjoy this cocktail with you on a chilly October 31st.

8. Boozy Watermelon Hibiscus Refresher

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Here is another cocktail that could be pitched as a Halloween horror drink.  The color in this Boozy Watermelon Hibiscus Refresher by Annie McGee is stunning.  You can easily leave out the alcohol and enjoy this blood-red beverage booze-free.

9. Green Mojito Juice

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Almost anything green can pass as Halloween-themed!  Here we have a Green Mojito Juice by Sonnet Lauberth that will work a treat at your party.  This recipe is packed with vitamins and minerals from cucumbers, kale, celery, and, of course, mojito mint.  Keep it clean, or add white rum to spice things up a little!

10. Berry Cocktail

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Our last Halloween drink is another bloody berry one.  This Berry Cocktail by Desiree Rodriguez is filled with beautiful blueberries and strawberries that are blended up into a stunning smoothie.  You can add white wine to make it a cocktail, or you can use sparkling water for a refreshing non-alcoholic version.

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