Set the scene with flavor and color
Halloween cocktails can lean into dark coffee flavors, green mint liqueur, or a name made for the occasion. These eight recipes include a rum punch, stirred drinks, a sparkling absinthe cocktail, and a few shots. Pick the style that suits your party and the ingredients you want to buy.
Choose a drink with character
Zombie combines white and dark rum with citrus and fruit syrups. Black Russian is a simple mix of vodka and coffee liqueur. Emerald Isle brings gin and green crème de menthe; Death in the Afternoon pairs absinthe with Champagne. Black Feather is a brandy and dry vermouth cocktail with orange liqueur and bitters.
Keep the menu manageable
Red Bombshell Shot, Brain Damage, and Jägerbomb complete the selection of smaller drinks. If you want an easier evening of serving, choose one full-size cocktail and prepare its ingredients in advance. Offer a separate nonalcoholic drink alongside the menu.
