So you need Halloween-themed alcoholic drink recipes for your adult Halloween party? The Brain Hemorrhage, Candy Corn Martini, and other cocktails featured here are guaranteed to add some serious fun to your Halloween event, get people in a partying mood, and keep the fun going all night long! After all, what’s an adult Halloween party without spooky drinks?
I’ve tried numerous Halloween drinks, and many just don’t fit Halloween well enough or they simply don’t taste very good. The drinks I’ve listed here are my personal favourites and are always well-received by my party guests. They fit the Halloween theme, look amazing, and taste great. There’s even a pumpkin spice beer recipe!
Feel free to share your own favourite drinks by posting a comment below!
Brain Hemorrhage
This shot looks just like a brain in formaldehyde with a bit of blood swirling inside for good measure. It’s sweet, tasty, and really popular. It looks creepy and disgusting, but once your guests know what’s in it, they won’t mind trying it so much. And once they try one, they’ll love it! It’s especially perfect for a zombie-themed party!
This drink can take a bit of practice to get it just right, so I recommend trying it in advance of your party.
What You’ll Need
- 1 oz peach schnapps
- 1 tsp Bailey’s Irish Cream, chilled
- 1-2 drops Grenadine
- Shot glass (preferably a clear skull
for effect)
Directions
- Pour the peach schnapps into the shot glass.
- Slowly add the Irish cream so that it forms a floating brain on top. Do not mix. If necessary, pour the over the bottom of a teaspoon to help control the flow.
- Add 1 or 2 drops of grenadine syrup and serve.
Tip: Add ¼ oz blue curaçao before pouring the grenadine to create an Alien Brain Hemorrhage!
Candy Corn Martini
People love their fancy martinis, and one infused with this iconic Halloween candy is sure to be popular at your party. Combine it with orange liqueur and you get a nice orange-coloured, candy-corn tasting martini, perfect for the occasion!
What You’ll Need
- 1 ½ cups Crystal Head Vodka – perfectly themed for Halloween!
- 1 cup candy corn
- 2 oz (¼ cup) Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- Martini shaker
- Martini glass
- Ice
Directions
- Infuse the vodka by combining it with the candy corn in an airtight jar. Let sit for 3-4 hours, then strain vodka and remove candy corn.
- Pour the candy corn vodka, orange liqueur, and pineapple juice into a shaker filled with ice (I use crushed ice, but ice cubes work too).
- Shake well for 20-30 seconds.
- Pour into martini glass.
- Garnish by dropping 2-3 pieces of candy corn into the glass and serve.
Tip: If you don’t have any orange liqueur on hand, you can replace it with more pineapple juice, for a total of 3/4 cups of juice instead.
Ghostbuster
Chances are you’ll have Ray Parker Junior’s classic hit Ghostbusters
What You’ll Need
- 2-3 drops Bailey’s Irish Cream, chilled
- 1 oz peach schnapps
- 1 oz melon liqueur
(Bols or Absolut)
- Martini shaker
- 2 ounce shot glass, clear
- Ice
Directions
- Pour the peach schnapps and melon liqueur into a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well for 20-30 seconds.
- Pour into shot glass.
- Add the Irish cream (don’t mix) and serve.
Pumpkin Spice Beer
Chances are you’ll have guests who are avid beer lovers, so why not make your own pumpkin spice beer? It’s easy to do because you simply need to add mashed or pureed pumpkin and some spices to the mix near the end of the brewing process.
What You’ll Need
- Beer brewing kit
(makes 4 gallons)
- Beer bottling kit (with bottles)
- Pure mashed pumpkin, canned
(3-4 lbs)
- Spices
(e.g. coriander, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla) – choose the ones you want or use pre-blended pumpkin pie spice
Directions
- Brew your beer according to beer kit instructions, with the following changes:
- Add 3-4 lbs mashed pumpkin 5-15 minutes before the end of the boil (brewing process)
- Add spices to taste 5 minutes before the end of the boil
- Let cool, bottle and serve per beer kit instructions.
Vampire
This cocktail is straightforward and easy to make. What makes it Halloween-appropriate is really just its name and colour. What makes it a hit every time is how great it tastes!
What You’ll Need
- 1 oz Crystal Head Vodka
- 1 oz Chambord raspberry liqueur
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- Martini shaker
- Martini glass
- Ice
Directions
- Pour the vodka, raspberry liqueur, and cranberry juice into a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well for 20-30 seconds.
- Pour into tumbler.
- Garnish by dropping crushed ice into the glass for a vampire-tooth effect and serve.
Tip: You can also serve this as a 3-ounce shot if you have large enough shot glasses
Find some great Halloween recipes in the Food & Drink section. For more help check out these Halloween Party Bar Ideas, or get more party planning advice in the Hosting section.