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Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just having a chilled night in with friends, themed drinks are the cherry on top of the cake. These six simple cocktails and mocktails (three each) are easy to whip up and full of spooky vibes. Here are three cocktails for those looking for a bit of a kick and three mocktails for a non-alcoholic twist.

Witch’s Brew (Cocktail)

This vivid green drink is both spooky and delicious, perfect for Halloween fun.

Ingredients

• 50ml vodka
• 25ml melon liqueur
• 150ml lemonade
• Lime wedges and green sugar (for rimming the glass)

Method

1. Rim your glass with a lime wedge, then dip it into green sugar.
2. In a shaker, combine vodka, melon liqueur, and a few ice cubes. Shake well.
3. Strain into your prepared glass, then top with lemonade. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Blood-Red Sangria (Cocktail)

A classic sangria with a Halloween twist - perfect for a crowd!

Ingredients

• 750ml red wine
• 150ml orange juice
• 50ml brandy
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 apple, chopped
• 200ml lemonade
• A dash of grenadine (to make it look more bloody)
• Cinnamon sticks (optional)

Method

1. In a large jug, mix the red wine, orange juice, and brandy.
2. Add the sliced orange and chopped apple, and let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour to let the flavours blend.
3. When ready to serve, add lemonade and give it a good stir. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or use grenadine to make the sangria more blood-like.

Black Widow Martini (Cocktail)

This dark and moody cocktail is perfect for a more sophisticated Halloween vibe.

Ingredients

• 50ml blackcurrant vodka
• 25ml crème de cassis
• 50ml cranberry juice
• Blackberries and a lemon twist (for garnish)

Method

1. Fill a shaker with ice and add the vodka, crème de cassis, and cranberry juice.
2. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.
3. Garnish with fresh blackberries and a lemon twist for a posh but spooky touch.

Spooky Sunrise (Mocktail)

This bright, non-alcoholic drink has a layered look, perfect for impressing your guests.

Ingredients

• 150ml orange juice
• 25ml grenadine
• 150ml lemonade
• Ice cubes

Method

1. Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour in the orange juice.
2. Slowly add the lemonade, then carefully pour the grenadine down the side of the glass so it settles at the bottom, creating a layered effect.
3. Stir gently before drinking to mix the flavours.

The Monster Smash (Mocktail)

A refreshing and fun drink packed with fruity flavour.

Ingredients

• 50ml lime juice
• 150ml pineapple juice
• 150ml ginger ale
• 1 tbsp sugar (for rimming the glass)
• Lime slices and mint (for garnish)

Method

1. Rim the glass with sugar by dipping the edge in lime juice, then into the sugar.
2. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Pour in the lime juice and pineapple juice.
3. Top with ginger ale and garnish with lime slices and fresh mint leaves.

Pumpkin Punch (Mocktail)

For those who want to blend their Halloween with autumnal flavour, this pumpkin punch mocktail has you covered.

Ingredients

• 100ml apple juice
• 100ml pumpkin purée
• 150ml ginger beer
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Ice cubes
• Cinnamon stick (for garnish)

Method

1. In a shaker, combine the apple juice, pumpkin purée, and cinnamon. Shake well.
2. Strain into a glass filled with ice cubes and top with ginger beer.
3. Stir gently and garnish with a cinnamon stick for extra autumn vibes.

Whether you're looking for something fruity, fizzy, or a bit more indulgent, these recipes have got you covered. Happy Halloween 🎃