Scary Simple: 9 Halloween Cocktails You Can Make in No Time

Short on time this Halloween? These super easy drinks are fun and festive, perfect for mixing up spooky cocktails in a flash! From creepy potion concoctions to candy-inspired shots, these quick recipes will add a delightful twist to your celebration.

Two shots of candy corn vodka next to candy corn.
Candy Corn Vodka. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Potion Cocktails

A mug with a bottle of liquid and a book next to it.
Potion Cocktails. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Potion Cocktails add a magical touch to any Halloween gathering with their color-changing effect. Pick up a bottle of purple gin that transforms to eerie hues when mixed with citrus, making them a spooky and simple showstopper.
Get the Recipe: Potion Cocktails

Black Magic Cocktail

A black liquid is being poured into a glass.
Black Magic Cocktail. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Black Magic Cocktail is a dark, sophisticated and super easy option for Halloween made with homemade black vodka (made with food coloring). This champagne-based drink brings mystery to your spooky night, perfect for a night of tricks and treats.
Get the Recipe: Black Magic Cocktail

Poison Apple Halloween Punch

Round glasses filled with a light amber drink, garnished with star anise, and ice cubes. A green apple is placed nearby on a white surface.
Poison Apple Halloween Punch. Photo credit: Feast + West.

No tricks here, just treats! This Poison Apple Halloween Punch made with apple cider and cinnamon whiskey will be one of your new favorite creations. Bubbly, sweet and filled with warming spices, it’s the perfect thing to sip while you watch a scary movie.
Get the Recipe: Poison Apple Halloween Punch

Devil’s Margarita

Two red and white margaritas in gold-rimmed coupe glasses.
Devil’s Margarita. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Devil’s Margarita combines classic lime with a striking red wine float, giving it a hauntingly beautiful look. It’s a fun and effortless choice for a last-minute Halloween drink.
Get the Recipe: Devil’s Margarita

Dry Ice Cocktails

A group of beakers filled with different colored liquids.
Dry Ice Cocktails. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Pick up some dry ice and add them to any cocktail for a magical touch: They’ll be bubbling and smoking like a mad scientist or witch’s concoction. Skittles-infused vodka and soda add a colorful, eerie vibe, but the dry ice effect works with many cocktails. (Do your research before imbibing a drink with dry ice: Always remove the dry ice — with tongs — before taking a sip.)
Get the Recipe: Dry Ice Cocktails

Vampiro Drink

Two glasses of Vampiro Drink with limes and peppers.
Vampiro Drink. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Vampiro Drink offers a savory twist with its tomato-based flavor, giving a unique, sweet-and-spicy edge to your Halloween night lineup.
Get the Recipe: Vampiro Drink

Tootsie Roll Cocktail

two tootsie roll cocktails on a white background with a bowl of tootsie roll candies.
Tootsie Roll Cocktail. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Made with just root beer and coffee liqueur, the Tootsie Roll cocktail tastes exactly like its namesake candy. It is refreshing and sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, no trick-or-treating needed.
Get the Recipe: Tootsie Roll Cocktail

Homemade Bloody Mary Mix

A closeup of a garnish on a Bloody Mary made with homemade Bloody Mary mix.
Homemade Bloody Mary Mix. Photo credit: Feast + West.

What’s a Halloween without a little fake blood? Homemade Bloody Mary Mix brings its bold flavor with a hint of spice. Pair it with fun garnishes for a gory, spooky vibe that fits right in with the holiday.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Bloody Mary Mix

Scooby Snack Shot

Four green drinks topped with whipped cream are served in glass cups on a gold tray.
Scooby Snack Shot. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Throw back a Scooby Snack Shot and some spooky nostalgia! These vibrant, tropical shots inspired by the Scooby-Doo cartoons are quick, easy and eerie.
Get the Recipe: Scooby Snack Shot

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