Boos & Brews: Halloween Drinks for Kids, Grown-Ups, and the Whole Haunted House

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Candy Corn Mocktail

This layered Halloween mocktail looks like candy corn but tastes like a tropical creamsicle. Layers of mango nectar, orange soda, and whipped cream combine for a sweet treat that all little ghouls and goblins will love.

Pumpkin Spice White Russians

Pumpkin spice season isn’t just for lattes—bring the flavor from coffee to cocktail hour with our twist on a White Russian. Made to serve 12, this big-batch recipe blends coffee liqueur and cream with a hint of seasonal spice. Pro tip: Before prepping the cocktail, stash your vodka in the freezer so the finished drink stays extra cold.

Floating Hand Halloween Punch

Here’s a spooky party trick: tonic water glows under black light! Turn that eerie trick into a showstopping Halloween punch by freezing tonic water in disposable rubber gloves. Once frozen, peel off the gloves and float the frozen “hands” in a mix of fruit punch and lemon-lime soda. Toss in sliced oranges and gummy worms for a party-ready punch that’ll light up the night.

Clementine Cooler

Banish watered-down drinks with this clever Halloween hack. Freeze peeled tangerines or clementines until solid and swap them in for ice. A sprig of mint helps play up the pumpkin look and complements the coconut flavors of the mocktail. Don't have mint? A sprig of fresh basil does the trick as well.

Non-Alcoholic Halloween Punch

Give a nod to Halloween pumpkins with this fruity punch. A combination of peach nectar and frozen orange juice concentrate is our secret to achieving the ideal pumpkin-inspired orange hue. Serve it in a fishbowl for an eye-catching display. Our basic recipe is alcohol-free, but you could spike the punch with vodka or rum if you prefer.

Grape Halloween Cocktail

If you're hosting a party for grown-up ghouls only, prep this colorful cocktail ahead. A slushy concoction made with grape-flavored gelatin mix and vodka serves as the base of the drink. To finish, top with ginger ale and a sour gummy worm for good measure.

Monster Cocktail

Cotton candy rests atop this blue-green sparkling wine. But beware—it dissolves quickly when it comes in contact with liquid. To keep it from vanishing, perch the treat just on the rim of the glass or slide it onto a short skewer before garnishing the sweet sipper. To make, pour sparkling wine into a shallow glass. Place a small handful of cotton candy on top. (Candy will dissolve quickly when in contact with wine.)

Grasshopper Cocktail

With its eerie green hue, the Grasshopper cocktail is a natural fit for Halloween. This mint-chocolate dessert drink has been a BHG fan favorite for decades, and we can totally see why. As one home cook raves, "I loved this cocktail! It was the perfect way to end our meal at home for date night. I grated milk chocolate over the top to finish."

Witch's Punch

Nothing says party time quite like a big bowl of punch. Put a spooky twist on the classic sherbet and soda recipe with a touch of sweetened condensed milk and green food coloring. No cauldron? No problem. Serve this ghoulish green brew in a clear punch bowl to show off its Halloween hue.

Apple Cider Punch

No tricks here—just four simple ingredients stand between you and the perfect fall party punch! In a large bowl or pitcher, combine apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, and a splash of sparkling white grape juice for a family-friendly punch. Swap the sparkling grape juice for champagne, and you’ve got yourself an adults-only sipper.

Dragon Fruit Punch

Pair dragon fruit—the pink, mildly sweet flesh of the funky tropical fruit—with mini dragon egg-sized scoops of melon sorbet and effervescent Prosecco. To make, purée 12 ounces of thawed dragon fruit in a blender until smooth. Pour into the bottom of six 8-ounce glasses. Top the purée with small scoops of melon sorbet, using about 1/3 cup of sorbet per serving. Top each glass with 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of soda or sparkling wine and serve immediately.

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

When fall hits, our coffee cravings go right to pumpkin, cream, and cold foam. Skip the lines (and the coffee shop prices) with our easy make-at-home version of this seasonal favorite. We'll walk you through how to make cold foam, including tips for customizing the recipe to fit your tastes.

Poison Apple Sour

This poison apple sour will cast you under its spell from the very first sip. Garnish the cocktail with a candy eyeball to up the spookiness factor. Look for gummy eyeballs in the candy aisle around Halloween (or garnish with a thin slice of green apple instead).

Magic Matcha

Tint homemade simple syrup with butterfly pea flower powder, then layer the indigo syrup with milk, boba pearls, and a green matcha tea float. Sometimes referred to as blue matcha, butterfly pea flower powder is available in tea shops, in health food stores, and online.

Cranberry Zombie Mocktial

The little ghouls at your party will howl for this tropical smoothie. A trio of fruit juices blended with ice makes it slushy, while a swirl of homemade cranberry syrup adds a dramatic splash of bloodcurdling red. Prep the syrup ahead and keep it stashed in the fridge until party time.