10 Boozy Halloween Drinks for the Grown-Ups

Liquid Vampire in a glass with purple and orange straws
Photo: DIZ♥

Why should the kids have all the fun on Halloween? Make it a night to remember for the adults too with these Halloween alcoholic drinks — spooky cocktails that look frightful, but taste delicious. So pour a glass of Witches' Brew or shake up a Poison Apple Martini, no matter what you choose you're sure to have a frighteningly good time.

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Halloween Candy Corn Jell-O® Shots

Halloween Candy Corn Jell-O® Shots
Leslie Kelly

An adult way to enjoy classic Halloween candy corn. Recipe creator Leslie says, "This version goes for a triple shot, so shoot responsibly."

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Witches' Brew

Witches' Brew in a metal bowl
sydsview

While this recipe is nonalcoholic, many users add a little booze to make it party-ready. RIZZOJOJO says, "So easy. I add South Comfort! Was a huge hit at the party!"

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Sarah's Frozen Pumpkin Spice Cocktail

pumpkin spice cocktail in a champagne coupe with spice garnish
Holiday Baker

Keep your blender handy for this delightfully creamy and rich cocktail. It has a double hit of fall flavor from the pumpkin spice liqueur and pumpkin purée.

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Green Grog

Green Grog in spooky glasses
Edie

"This is excellent! I served this at a Halloween party tonight and everyone kept telling me how much they loved it," says reviewer amydoll. "Not too sweet, not too much alcohol, just right! I will definitely make this again."

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Mater's Adult Butterbeer

Mater's Adult Butterbeer
ilkaisha

Recreate this favorite from the Harry Potter series, but with a boozy twist. Spiced rum and butterscotch schnapps combine for a burst of sweet flavor.

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Liquid Vampire

Liquid Vampire in a glass with purple and orange straws
DIZ♥

"I serve it every year at my annual Halloween party," says recipe creator Marie Gould Stonge. "For a fun Halloween effect, add glow in the dark fangs, plastic eyeballs or little skulls to the punch."

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Poison Apple Martini

Poison Apple Martini with a slice of apple and plastic spider
DotDot

You'll have no problem sipping this "poisoned" martini made with cranberry-apple juice, vodka, and pomegranate juice. Serve it up with a slice of apple and you're set for a spooky evening.

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Black Halloween Punch

Black Halloween Punch in a glass bowl
Allrecipes Magazine

"I added vodka to this for my "adult" party and I had to keep re-filling it!! Also, add different food coloring to the gloves to make it even spookier! We used extra blue, red, and green. Then we hung the gloves in our freezer with clothes pins so it froze the whole hand," says reviewer krista.

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Fall Apple Pumpkin Shandy

Fall Apple Pumpkin Shandy with a jack o lantern
bd.weld

It doesn't get much easier than this two-ingredient beverage. Spicy apple cider and smooth pumpkin ale combine into one irresistible drink. "It was so good. I used the Saranac Pumpkin Ale and it was delicious," says waterbabyaislynn.

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Swample Punch

Swample Punch in a skull glass
Soup Loving Nicole

This punch has a bold and fruity flavor with notes of peach and orange throughout. Recipe creator smerki suggests, "Garnish with orange, lime, and lemon wheels."

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