Get Creative with Spooky Halloween Cocktail Recipes

Halloween is a time for candy, costumes, and Halloween cocktails. If you're planning a Halloween party, we've got some ideas for special potions to serve.

Presentation is everything when it comes to cocktails, especially during the festive season. But picking must-have types for your party may seem overwhelming, especially if you need help distinguishing between martini glasses, coupes, single rocks, and Nick and Noras. Luigi Bormioli offers glassware designed to accentuate the type of drink that's being served in them.

So browse our collection for the best home bar necessities (since long gone are the days of drinking wine from mugs). As you plan your Halloween bash and look for frightful libations to serve, here are the best Halloween cocktails to try this year. From creepy colors to gorgeous fall flavors, there's something here for everyone, from spooky and a little weird to sweet and extra cute. With these spine-tingling and palate-pleasing concoctions, your Halloween party is bound to be a haunting success. So, grab your favorite Luigi Bormioli glass, whip up these eerie elixirs, and get ready to raise a glass to a night of frightful fun and delicious chills. Scroll down for a bonus nonalcoholic Halloween drink that'll fill you with delight (& a little bit of fright).

Luxardo Cosmopolita
1 oz Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin
0.75 oz vodka
0.5 oz Grand Marnier
0.5 oz lime
2 basil leaves

Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin is a vibrant red gin with a strong cherry smell and a hint of juniper. It tastes like traditional gin with a spicy kick and a lasting sour tang. Serve in Luigi Bormioli Talismano Old Martini Glass.

Luigi Bormioli Talismano Old Martini Glass

 

 

Grenadine Gin Gimlet
2 oz gin
0.5 oz lime juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
Finish with grenadine

The classic Gimlet cocktail is a three-ingredient masterclass in simplicity and balance. Adding grenadine, fruity and sweet, allows the gin, with its juniper herbaceous flavors, to shine in new ways. Plus, it adds to the gorgeous color for Halloween.

Luigi Bormioli Mixology

 

 

Smoked Old Fashioned
2 oz Bourbon whiskey
1/2 oz simple syrup
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
Garnish with Luxardo cherries

This drink is a blast for daring home bartenders. You’ll need a cool gadget (a smoking gun) and a bit of patience, but it's totally worth the fun! Serve in Luigi Bormioli Mixology Classic Club Glass.

Luigi Bormioli Mixology Classic Club DOF Glass

 

 

Espresso Martini
2 oz vodka
0.5 oz coffee liqueur
0.5 espresso, freshly brewed
0.5 oz simple syrup
Garnish with coffee beans

This caffeine-loaded classic cocktail is perfect to kick off a night of celebration and to jolt you awake with its boozy magical powers. Serve in Luigi Bormioli Sublime Cocktail Coupe.

Luigi Bormioli Sublime Cocktail Coupe

 

 

 Virgin Apple Cider Sangria

3 oz apple cider
1.5 oz sparkling white grape juice
1.5 oz cranberry juice
1 oz pear nectar
Lime wheel for garnish

Sangria isn't just a summer sipper; it can be a spooky delight for Halloween. Imagine sipping this sangria mocktail surrounded by cobwebs, costumes, and scary movies. Perfect, right? Serve in Luigi Bormioli Classico Glass

Luigi Bormioli Classico Glass

 

Creating the perfect Halloween atmosphere is all about setting the stage. Think dim lighting, flickering candles, and eerie decorations. To complement your haunting decor, Luigi Bormioli's glassware collection offers a range of options, from delicate wine glasses to fancy cocktail vessels, all designed to enhance the drinking experience while adding a touch of sophistication to your party setting..