It’s that time of the year again when pumpkins are carved, and everyone is busy picking out this year’s costume. For those of us hosting our very own Halloween party, The Ice Co have put together our favourite Halloween cocktails and drinks that will both trick and treat your party guests.
Halloween Cocktails – For Adults
The Poison Apple
This spooky, magical drink has a special twist. Our Poison Apple Cocktails will wow your guests with their swirling magic thanks to our secret, sparkly ingredient.
Ingredients
x 3 handfuls of Party Ice
x 1 handful Polar Cube ice
x 2 measures Apple Cider
x 2 measures Cranberry Juice
60ml Fireball Whisky
x 1 measure Grenadine
¼ tsp Edible Gold Glitter
Garnish: Apple Slice
Method
1. Place your Party Ice, Cider, Cranberry Juice, Fireball Whisky and Grenadine into a cocktail shaker.
2. Sprinkle in ¼ to ½ teaspoon of edible glitter for the magical effect.
3. Shake!
4. Place your Polar Cube ice into a glass and then pour over the mixed drink.
5. Garnish with a thin slice of apple.
6. Now, stir your drink and watch the magic swirl!
The Magic Cauldron
Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn, and cauldron bubble. With this surprising colour-changing Magic Cauldron cocktail your guests will think you really do belong at Hogwarts! Perfect for a magical Halloween.
Ingredients
x 3 Super Cubes
x 2 measures Ink Gin
x 1/2 measure Chambord
Top up with Soda water
Garnish: Blackberries, Lime wedge and spiders
Method
1. Muddle the blackberries in a glass and add the Super Cubes.
2. Pour in the Ink Gin and Chambord and stir well.
3. Top with soda water
4. Garnish with blackberries and spiders
5. Now serve them to your guests and squeeze in the wedge of lime and watch the colour change!
The Jack O' Lantern
This bright and fruity Jack O’ Lantern cocktail is sure to impress your guests with minimal effort and maximum effect. Quick to make and delicious to drink (responsibly)!
Ingredients
x 1 Super Cube
x 2 handfuls Party Ice
x 2 measures Cognac
x 1/2 measure Orange liqueur
x 1 measure Fresh orange juice
Top up with Ginger ale
Garnish: Orange slice / Orange top
Method
1. Add the cognac, orange liqueur & the orange juice into a mixer and shake well over Party Ice.
2. Strain the drink into a tumbler over 1 Super Cube.
3. Top up with ginger ale, garnish with your orange slice and serve!
Love these ideas but want more? Why not try our famous Halloween Punch or even our spooky Candy Floss Cosmo! Or browse our range of Halloween cocktails.
Halloween Drinks – For Kids
Tasty Teeth Punch
A deceivingly spooky Halloween teeth punch recipe, perfect for kids to tuck their own teeth into this Halloween. It honestly tastes delicious – but let the floating teeth make them think otherwise. Enjoy!
Ingredients
x 5 Handfuls Party Ice
x 6 Measures Cranberry Juice
x 2 Measures Lime Juice
Top up with Lemonade
Garnish: Teeth Sweets
Method
1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl or jug.
2. Fill with lots of ice so the teeth sit on top.
3. Serve and let the kids enjoy!
Try adding other gruesome treats and send us the results on Instagram
Mini Jack O' Lanterns
The perfect treat for the kids while you sit back with the complimentary Jack’o Lantern cocktail we shared above. And the best bit? The kids won’t know they’re any different!
Or turn it into a game and have a platter of each for your adult guests. Trick or treat anyone? Will you get the Jack’o lantern cocktail or the Jack O’ Lantern Mocktail?
Ingredients
x 1 handful Polar Cube Ice
x 1 Orange
Top up with Orange Juice
Method
1. Fill a glass with ice and top with orange juice.
2. Peel the orange, cut a slice and place on top of the drink.
3. Tear off the cork of the orange and place on top of the orange lid. Now serve!
Any other Halloween party tips?
Below, we’ve collated some of our favourite tips which we have shared over the years to help you host the perfect Halloween party. So, have a browse and get creative this Halloween! We love hearing from our customers, so take lots of pictures and let us know how your Halloween party and Spooky Cocktails go over on Instagram.
Homemade Halloween Drinks Umbrellas – a great activity to do with the kids!
Homemade Halloween Ideas – more ideas for the kids
Lemon and Lime Twist – because who doesn’t love a garnish that can double as a colourful wiggly worm
Get funky with your décor – it’s not all about the drinks, you must decorate too.