It’s time to get into the holiday spirit (Halloween, that is) with these 5 killer cocktail recipes you’ve got to try! Whether you’re looking for a sip that’s hauntingly tasty or just looking to impress your party guests, we’ve got you covered. These TikTok drink recipes will transform anyone into a mystical, at-home mixologist.
Haunted Pumpkin Patch Margarita
by @halfbakedharvest
Starting off with a cocktail recipe that’s sugar, spice, and everything nice! The Haunted Pumpkin Patch Margarita is a fun, tasty take on the classic margarita. If you’re a pumpkin spice lover (or even if you’re not) this fall drink has a festive blend of unique textures and flavors that will make you want to wrap up in a blanket and cozy up to the fireplace.
RECIPE
For the rim: Combine cinnamon, sugar, and cayenne in a flat bowl. Dip a pomegranate juice-rimmed glass into the mixture and set aside.
- Pomegranate Juice (or sweet juice of your choice)
- Cinnamon
- Sugar (+sugar in the raw for added texture/flavor)
- Cayenne
Cocktail Recipe: Combine pumpkin butter, tequila, and a splash of orange liqueur in a shaker and shake well until combined. Pour over ice and top off with ginger beer. Add a cinnamon stick and some apple slices as a garnish.
- Pumpkin butter
- 2 oz Tequila
- Orange Liqueur
- Ice
- Ginger beer
- Cinnamon stick
- Apple slices
The Black Heart Daiquiri
by @join_jules
A night owl’s dream – This is a wickedly dark and sweet cocktail recipe that shimmers in the moonlight! The Black Heart Daiquiri is a fun and easy drink that exudes witchy elegance and is perfect for adding your own personalized touch!
RECIPE
Cocktail Recipe: Combine rum, lime juice, cherry syrup, charcoal powder, and ice and shake vigorously. Strain mixture into a chilled glass and add dried fruit of your choice as a garnish. For some starry sparkle, try sprinkling a bit of edible luster dust.
- 2 fl oz Rum
- 2/3 fl oz Lime juice
- 3/4 fl oz Cherry syrup
- 1 tsp Charcoal powder OR 3-4 drops of black food dye
- Ice
- Dried fruit garnish of your choice
- Edible luster dust (optional)
Bloody Mary
by @geoffreyzakarian
In a list of killer cocktail recipes, how could we leave out the classic Bloody Mary? Just don’t say it 3 times in front of the mirror! A controversial drink that’s either beloved or hated with a vengeance, the Bloody Mary is a savory and spicy concoction that’s been around since the 1920s and is still popular today! Some like it spicy, some like it savory, maybe a little sweet, maybe sour, and certainly salty. This mouth-watering drink is a fall staple!
RECIPE
For the Rim: Rim the glass with a lime wedge and dip into a dish of Old Bay Seasoning, then set aside.
- Lime juice
- Old Bay Seasoning
Cocktail Recipe: Combine horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and tomato juice in a glass with a few dashes of hot sauce and stir. Once everything is incorporated, pour in the vodka, and give it another stir. Pour cocktail mixture into your rimmed glass over ice and top with your choice of garnish!
- Ground horseradish
- Worcestershire sauce
- Lemon juice
- Hot Sauce
- Fresh tomato juice
- Vodka
- Ice
Garnish: Go for the classic celery hearts, olives, and lime wedge, or get crazy by adding cheese, bacon, or any tasty garnish you prefer!
Vampire’s Kiss Mocktail
by @fancifuleats
If we’re talking killer cocktail recipes, we’ve got to include a mocktail as well! If you’re celebrating Sober October, this zero-proof cocktail recipe is a must! With fresh ingredients like pomegranate juice and rosemary, this drink is a smoky and sweet crowd pleaser among drinkers and non-drinkers alike.
RECIPE
Mocktail Recipe: Combine non-alcoholic Burbon/Whiskey, fresh squeezed pomegranate juice, lime juice, and Luxardo cherry syrup in a cocktail mixer with ice. Shake well and pour over ice into a scotch glass. Add the cola and club soda and give it a quick stir. Top off with a torched rosemary sprig for an added smoky touch.
- 2 fl oz Zero-Proof Burbon/Whiskey (Try Lyre’s American Malt)
- 3 fl oz Pomegranate juice
- 1/2 fl oz Fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp Luxardo cherry syrup
- 1 fl oz Cola
- 1 fl oz Club soda
- Torched rosemary sprig for garnish
Check out a more detailed version of this recipe here: fancifuleats.com/vampires-kiss-cocktail
Gomez and Morticia
by @thegandmkitchen
Gomez and Morticia is a fun twist on the classic Kir Royal that’s classy and elegant. This cocktail recipe is super simple with just 3 ingredients, making it the perfect last minute addition to any Halloween gathering! You’ll be snapping your fingers and sipping in no time.
RECIPE
Cocktail Recipe:
- Black currant liqueur
- Rose syrup
- Sparkling rosé
- Dried roses for garnish
