Whether you’re a vodka, tequila, gin, bourbon, or rum lover, these easy Halloween cocktail recipes are sure to please your palate. And what would a Halloween party be anyway, without some frightful treats and deadly good libations? A little witch’s brew is always a good idea on October 31st, so we’ve rounded up a few sinfully sweet tipples to try, in addition to some spicy thirst quenchers and a Scooby Snack shot topped with whipped cream.

Best Halloween Cocktail Recipes

Witches Brew

Created by Casamigos Ingredients:

1 ½ oz Casamigos Blanco 1 ½ oz Midori Melon Liqueur1 oz fresh pineapple juice½ oz fresh lemon juice½ black lava salt/sugar rim 2:1 ratio1-2 black faux spiders, for garnish

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Zombie Punch

Created by mixologist Kevin Nguyen at Death & Co Los Angeles Ingredients:

1 oz Plantation OFTD1 oz Cana Brava1 oz Smith and Cross1 oz Don’s Mix¾ oz lime½ oz Falernum¼ oz Grenadine2 dashes absinthe1 dash ango

Method: Whip shake and serve in a tiki mug (any kind!), then garnish with mint, orchid or pineapple.

Ectoplasm Grimlet Halloween Cocktail

Created by Ghostbusters Director Paul Feig Ingredients:

1 ½ oz Artingstall’s Brilliant London Dry Gin1 oz elderflower liqueur (St. Germain)½ oz fresh lime juice½ oz MidoriCandy corn

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Blood Moon Halloween Cocktail

Created by BACARDÍ Ingredients:

2 oz BACARDÍ Superior Rum1 oz Monin Blood Orange Syrup1 oz fresh lime juiceGinger beerFake vampire teeth (for garnish)

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Bloody Carrie Halloween Cocktail

Created by Svedka Ingredients:

2 oz tomato juice1 oz red bell pepper juice2 Tbsp Horseradish2 dashes WorcestershirePinch of sea salt & white pepperPinch of celery salt5 dashes tabascoFew sprigs of cilantroMuddled banana peppers2 oz Svedka Citron Vodka½ oz lemon juiceBlueberries and lychees (for eyeball garnish)

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Ophelia’s Ascension Halloween Cocktail

Created by mixologist Amir Babayoff for Ophelia Lounge NYC Ingredients

1 oz Maker’s Mark Bourbon1 oz Del Maguey Mezcal infused with smoked Jamaican peppersDash of Jerry Thomas aromatic bitters⅛ tsp activated charcoalCedar smokeSugar cubeLemon or orange peel (for garnish)

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Blood Orange Halloween Cocktail

Created by Don Julio Ingredients:

1 ½ oz Don Julio 70 Crystal Claro Añejo Tequila4 oz Topo Chico Soda WaterDehydrated blood orange slices (for garnish)

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Carpe Dia Punch Halloween Cocktail

Created by Milagro Ingredients:

2 oz Milagro Anejo Tequila1 oz fresh lime juice¾ oz blackberry syrup1 oz hibiscus tea1 oz ginger beerSage leaves (for garnish)Blackberries (for garnish)

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Scooby Snack Shots Halloween Cocktail

Created by Sailor Jerry Ingredients:

1 oz Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum1 oz Savage Apple1 oz melon liqueur1 oz pineapple juice1 oz whipped cream

Method: Combine all in a shaker with ice, strain into shot glasses and top with whipped cream.

The Devil’s Daiquiri Halloween Cocktail

Created by Ancho Reyes Ingredients:

2 oz Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur1 oz fresh lime juice½ oz simple syrup

Method: Shake up; garnish with a lime wheel.

Vampire Bite

Created by Casamigos Ingredients: 

2 oz Casamigos Mezcal1 oz fresh lime juice.75 oz simple syrup2 dashes orange bitters1 jalapeño sliceRed dye honey*

Method:  *To create red dye honey: Pour approximately 2 oz of honey into a medium bowl or plate and add 1-2 drops of food grade red dye, and stir well with spoon until evenly colored. Keep at room temperature for best mixability. And if you want to heighten the drama of your festivities, purchase a skull ice cube to add to your cocktail!

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