Halloween doesn’t have to be just for the kids! Throw a fun and sophisticated costume party in your outdoor space, turn up the heat with Infratech heaters and impress your friends all night long with cocktails they’ve never seen before. We’ve rounded up our 8 favorite staple cocktails with a haunting twist for your outdoor Halloween party.
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“Apple and tequila make for a deadly combination.”
2. Oogie Boogie
Photo via Let’s Mingle. Inspired by the villian, Oogie Boogie, from Nightmare Before Christmas, this is sure to dazzle fans of the film.
3. Vampire Punch With Lime Sherbet
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What’s Halloween without a little bit of fake blood?
4. The Raven
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Edgar Allan Poe would be proud of this beautiful (and haunting) cocktail with a mix of bourbon, citrus, and a maraschino cherry.
Photo via Honestly Yum. It’s not really made of poison, but it sure looks terrifying, doesn’t it? This flavorful cocktail gets its color from a pinch of squid ink.
6. Candy Corn Martini with Pop Rocks Rim
Photo via Boulder Locavore. If you love DIY projects, this cocktail is for you. Make your own candy corn vodka and enlighten your friends with their favorite childhood Halloween candy.
Photo via The Jewels of New York. Nothing screams sophisticated than a literally smoky mezcal.
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Don’t let the name of this cocktail fool you. It’s actually full of rich coffee flavor from Kahlua liquor and sweet tapioca balls.