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Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 27, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: STEPHEN DEVRIES Believe it or not, Halloween cocktails can be much, much more than a basic orange cocktail or food-coloring concoction. The best Halloween cocktails have a spooky vibe, of course, maybe with a name that plays off popular Halloween quotes or Halloween puns, but not all autumnal cocktails need to be kitschy. These bittersweet witches' brews—including punches and fall favorites—are so delicious you may find yourself making them all year long. 01 of 16 Kombucha Blood Orange Mule Stephen DeVries This tweak on the Moscow mule hits all the right notes for a Halloween cocktail—spicy ginger beer and kombucha, plus bold red blood orange juice and a tart twist of lime. get the recipe 02 of 16 Spicy Mulled Wine Greg DuPree After a cold night out trick-or-treating, a warming mulled wine will be a welcome treat—especially with a little kick of spice from peppercorns, cinnamon, and fresh ginger. get the recipe 03 of 16 Holiday Punch Jennifer Causey get the recipe This Halloween cocktail is plenty tasty—and an orange cocktail, for all the spooky cheer you could hope for—but you can make it even spookier by adding a little dry ice to add a creepy fog effect to your presentation. 04 of 16 Blackberry Thyme Cocktail Getty Images get the recipe A drink that looks like witch's brew? Consider us intrigued. Though spooky in appearance, this cocktail is actually quite delicious and refreshing. It’s made with whiskey and Chambord, and features a dash of thyme and caraway-infused maple syrup. (You can make your own by simmering maple syrup with a few sprigs of thyme and caraway seeds for 15 minutes.) 05 of 16 Molasses-Spiced Spiked Cider Caitlin Bensel get the recipe Halloween is a quintessential fall holiday, which means it calls for some quintessential fall drinks. Here, you’ll spike a glass of autumnal apple cider with rum or bourbon, molasses, and some fresh ginger. The molasses adds dark-sweet undertones to apple cider, while ginger adds a spicy heat. Decorate your cinnamon sticks to look like skeletons and this drink is sufficiently Halloween-ready! 06 of 16 Spiced Apple Kombucha Cocktail Stephen DeVries get the recipe Spiced rum is the secret to this delicious drink because it adds depth and flavor with just one ingredient. In this recipe, the flavorful spirit joins forces with apple cider, apple kombucha, and apple slices to create one tasty cocktail. 07 of 16 Chambord Royale Getty Images get the recipe With just two ingredients—Chambord (a sweet, black-raspberry liqueur) and your favorite sparkling wine—this cocktail is ridiculously easy to make and can really be enjoyed all year round. To make it Halloween-ready, consider adding dry ice or decorating the raspberry garnish to look like little brains. 22 Cocktail and Punch Recipes Perfect for Any (and Every) Party 08 of 16 Cider Bellini Getty Images get the recipe If there’s a Halloween brunch in your future, consider making a batch of these tasty fall Bellinis for you and your crew. While not scary per se, feel free to get creative with Halloween themed cocktail straws and stirrers. 09 of 16 Apple Cinnamon-Spiced Cocktail a_namenko get the recipe Think of this delicious drink recipe as a fall spin on your summertime favorite, the Aperol Spritz. Rather than Prosecco and sparkling water, you'll swap in a sweet, sour, and spirited blend of fresh lemon juice, apple cider, and vodka. Use black sugar to create a creepy rim that will definitely give this drink all the Halloween vibes. 10 of 16 Frozen Spiced Apple Snowball Taylor Ivison get the recipe While the “snowball” portion of this drink might make it a bit more wintry, the shaved ice can just as easily be a ghost, if you want it to be. Some dry ice might come in handy here as well. 11 of 16 Boozy Apple Cider Slushie get the recipe This frozen apple cider cocktail is a fun, boozy slushie recipe for those who can’t get enough of fall flavors. Add some spookiness by getting fun cocktail straws and garnishing each beverage with dehydrated apple slices. 12 of 16 Pumpkin Martini Joseph De Leo Stay away from those cloying, pumpkin-flavored liqueurs—this drink uses pure pumpkin puree, with vodka for the kick. Get the recipe 13 of 16 Cider and Pomegranate Margarita Emma Darvick get the recipe Margaritas are delicious no matter what time of year it is. This fall version swaps pomegranate juice and apple cider in place of the usual tropical juices, but tastes just as delicious as the OG drink. 14 of 16 Cider Dark and Stormy Emma Darvick get the recipe This cocktail recipe adds apple cider to a traditional Dark and Stormy for a deliciously fall drink, so you can have your favorite cocktail and seasonal flavors in a single glass. Opt for a black sugar rim and a blueberry-in-a-lychee garnish, which resembles a very ghoulish eyeball. 8 Tropical Cocktails That'll Make You Feel Like You're on Vacation 15 of 16 Pomegranate Royale Champagne Cocktail Natalie Titanov get the recipe This blood-colored drink made with pomegranate juice, vodka, and St. Germain liqueur works as a Halloween cocktail or a festive holiday sip. On Oct. 31, simply add some dry ice to the mix to make it creepy. 16 of 16 Bloody Mary Getty Images get the recipe Since “blood” is in the name, we’d be remiss not to include this classic brunch cocktail. Serve it in syringes if you’re feeling especially spooky, or get creative with a bevy of creepy garnishes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit