Food Holidays & Occasions Halloween 10 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 Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She's edited and developed content for Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Eating Well. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 23, 2024 Close Photo: 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. 01 of 10 In Cold Blood David Malosh Simply the name of this delicious drink qualifies it as a Halloween cocktail. A popular drink at Portland Hunt & Alpine Club in Maine, In Cold Blood features equal parts of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and the artichoke-flavored aperitif. Get the Recipe 02 of 10 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 drinks. Cinnamon-spiked apple cider joins tequila in a festive cocktail for Halloween and beyond. Get the Recipe 03 of 10 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 perfectly suited for Halloween. Get the Recipe 04 of 10 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. Get the Recipe 05 of 10 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 06 of 10 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 07 of 10 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 08 of 10 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 09 of 10 Dark 'n Stormy Guillermo Riveros / Food Styling by Oset Babür-Winter The spookiest of tales seem to start with a "dark and stormy night," but we think some of the finest Halloween parties can start with this cocktail. Get the Recipe 10 of 10 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit