Brew up some scary fun with these Halloween drinks! We're sharing some creative takes on classic recipes for hot cocoa, apple cider, punch and more party favorites.
22 Scary Good Halloween Drinks to Serve This Year
Updated on Aug. 24, 2023
1/22
Mad Scientist Punch
Total Time
15 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Our home economists concocted this "potion" with kitchen staples such as juice concentrate, soft drink mix, soda and sherbet. It appeals to kids of all ages! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 159 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
2/22
Ghostly Hot Cocoa
Total Time
15 min
Servings
30 servings (10 cups mix)
From the Recipe Creator:
Chocolate pudding mix is the convenient start to this clever cocoa mix. Kids of all ages get a kick out of the marshmallow ghost floating on top. —Ruby Gibson, Newton, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1/3 cup: 214 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
3/22
Caramel Apple Float
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Who doesn't love the flavors of caramel, apples, and vanilla ice cream together? If I'm feeling fancy, I drizzle caramel syrup around the inside of my glass before adding the apple cider and ginger ale. —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 220 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
4/22
Pumpkin Milk Shakes
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My son loved this festive milkshake growing up—it's nicely spiced and tastes like pumpkin pie. I like cutting off both ends of a licorice twist and serving it as a straw.—Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 287 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
5/22
Witches’ Brew
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Stir up some Halloween beverages that are as bewitching as the rest of your menu. Omit the vodka for a nonalcoholic version so the kids can have some, too! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 253 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (57g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein.
6/22
Pumpkin Pie Shots
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Grown-up treats that feature canned pumpkin and butterscotch schnapps will lure guests back for more. The gelatin shots are made ahead, so they're a great party starter. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 shot: 39 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
7/22
Vampire Killer Martini
Total Time
5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you're going to hang with vampires, you're going to need a strong drink. This spicy vodka martini, with a blood-red beet garnish, does the trick. A little garlic helps, too! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 ounces: 96 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
8/22
Wormy Orange Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
20 servings (1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Gummy worms crawling out of the punch bowl will have your guests howling as they ladle out cups of this festive orange cooler. The punch recipe is super-easy, and its color fits in perfectly with other foods and decorations for my theme party. —Vicki Schlechter, Davis, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 212 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
9/22
Candy Apple Martini
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Surprise the ghouls and goblins at your Halloween party with these thirst-quenching martinis. Cranberry juice and sour apple liqueur makes them tart yet terrific! —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 243 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
10/22
Hot Chocolate
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Each winter in early February my friends and I gather for an outdoor show called Mittenfest. We skip the Bloody Marys and fill our thermoses with these hot cocoas instead.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 653 calories, 49g fat (32g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.
11/22
Halloween Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My bright orange sipper fits right in with October fun. To serve it in a festive way, I often put the punch bowl inside a hollowed-out-pumpkin. —Sue Thomas, Casa Grande, Arizona. Looking for more? Check out our collection of Halloween punch recipes.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 132 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 23mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
12/22
Magic Potion Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 4 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
At a Halloween party, the more creepy the food, the better! I like to tuck gummy worms into an ice ring when I make this great green punch.
— Michelle Thomas, Bangor, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 126 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
13/22
Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
12 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Spiced with cinnamon sticks, allspice and caramel, this warm-you-up sipper will chase away winter's chill. Serve brimming mugs alongside a platter of festive cookies at your next holiday gathering. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without garnishes): 134 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
14/22
Orange Witches’ Brew Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 8 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
This slushy punch requires no ice ring to keep it cold. It's not too sweet, so it appeals to everyone. Use this refreshing beverage for any celebration. —Susan Johnson, Lyons, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 122 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 23mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
15/22
Apple Cider Smash
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A smash is a fruity and chilled cocktail—very refreshing. It's a great use for those apples you bought from the orchard plus some sparking cider. —Moffat Frazier, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 152 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
16/22
Boo Beverage
Total Time
15 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Silly spooks formed with whipped topping garnish glasses of this smooth drink made with sherbet, orange juice and bananas. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 243 calories, 6g fat (5g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
17/22
Hot Cider Punch
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My hot fruit punch has been a family fave since 1993—hard to believe that we’ve loved it for over 30 years! Adding clove-studded orange wedges makes it look especially festive. —Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without orange wedges): 107 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
18/22
Champagne Blood Shots
Total Time
30 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There's no reason the adults can't get in on Halloween fun, too! You can make the simple syrup and chill the champagne and gelatin mixture in advance, so you'll have time for other party prep work. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 shot: 54 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
19/22
Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Shakes
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The winter holidays are my favorite time of year, and this spiced pumpkin drink is one reason I love the season so much. If you don't have a coffee maker, it's OK to use instant coffee—just make it stronger. —Kathie Perez, East Peoria, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 262 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
Bonus: If you like this, you’ll love the Bones Coffee Nightmare Before Christmas coffee box, too.
20/22
Crockpot Apple Cider
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
There's no last-minute rush before the party when you simmer this slow-cooker apple cider. It has all the tantalizing flavors of fall. —Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 177 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
21/22
Apricot-Apple Cider
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
13 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Dried apricots give this comforting cider a marvelous twist. Add cranberries, cinnamon, allspice and cloves for the perfect hot drink to sip on cool nights. —Ginnie Busam, Pewee Valley, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 79 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit.
22/22
Pumpkin Pie Martinis
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My friends start requesting this cocktail in the fall and continue to ask for it throughout the holidays. Every delectable sip is like a taste of pumpkin pie! —Cathleen Bushman, Geneva, IL
Nutrition Facts:
1 martini: 301 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
