Get ready to be enchanted by our Halloween Cocktail, served in a skull cocktail glass, a wickedly delightful fusion of creamy, sweet liqueurs and a haunting hint of spiced rum, vodka, bourbon or whiskey. This frighteningly delicious potion captures the essence of the classic Tres Leches dessert in a chillingly satisfying and boozy sip.
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This Halloween cocktail is the perfect fright when the weather turns chilly and the bewitching season of Halloween descends upon us.
Halloween summons a world of spine-tingling delights and eerie enchantments and what better way to celebrate this spirited holiday than with a Halloween cocktail recipe served in a skull glass that evokes the ghoulish essence of the night and tantalizes the taste buds with a wickedly delicious concoction!
Speaking of Halloween, do not miss out on the Halloween Charcuterie Board and these Halloween Cake Popsicles!
Super fun for a Halloween party or a spooky Halloween night with the kiddos. Filled with ghosts, witches, goblins, monsters and spiders – oh my! And be sure to check out this Pistachio Coquito for another great holiday cocktail!
And in the spirit of the holidays and charcuterie boards, do not miss out on a few of my favorite charcuterie boards (Trader Joe’s!) for this holiday season including this Fall dessert charcuterie board, Thanksgiving charcuterie board and Christmas charcuterie board!
Oh, and the ever controversial Butter Board! Dare I say, add a plastic spider to crawl on top for some Halloween inspiration?
On a crisp autumn evening when the moon hangs low, casting eerie shadows across your Halloween-themed gathering, Jack-o’-lanterns flicker with a ghostly glow and you need a delicious alcoholic spirit to brighten the night.
Amisdt your spooky Halloween decor, treat your party guests to a Halloween cocktail that promises to be the life of the party.
Whether you’re hosting a haunted house soiree, a costume party filled with monsters and mummies, or simply curling up by the fire with loved ones to share ghost stories, this cocktail is your key to unlocking the enchantment of the season.
Why this Halloween cocktail recipe is the best!
This Halloween cocktail is the perfect dessert cocktail. Rich, creamy with the perfect kick of your favorite spirit. Don’t forget about the perfect boozy dessert, Whiskey Pecan Pie!
Make this Halloween cocktail with rum, vodka, bourbon, whiskey – even gin! It is very flexible.
This fun Halloween cocktail is super cute served in a skull mason jar. You can buy this Halloween skull cocktail glass online (see previous link) or at the dollar store! If you go early in the season, it is the perfect seasonal deal.
Super cute and perfect to serve at a Halloween party or to celebrate the holiday!
Ingredients
- Spirit/Alcohol: Rum, Vodka, Bourbon or Whiskey work best. Gin or tequila also work, just be sure not to pick one that is too floral or herbal.
- Evaporated Milk
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Heavy Cream
- Halloween Garnish!
How to make the perfect Halloween cocktail
- Combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream. Shake vigorously in cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add alcohol to cocktail shaker and mix vigorously.
- Pour over fresh ice in skull mason jar glass.
- Optional: Top with whipped cream and drizzled caramel or sprinkle of cinnamon. Can also garnish with cocktail glitter or colored sugar rim (orange or purple).
Halloween cocktail garnish
Let’s be real. The garnish is the most fun part of the cocktail. Am I right!? Here are some of our favorite cocktail garnishes for Halloween:
- Gummy Worms
- Edible Eyeballs
- Dry Ice
- Blood Orange Slices
- Blackberries or Raspberries
- Miniature Pumpkins
- Candy Corn Skewers
- Bloody Rim
- Spiderweb Swirls
- Skeleton Hand Stirrers
- Witch Hat Cocktail Picks
- Toxic Green Maraschino Cherries
- Shrunken Apple Heads
- Bat-Shaped Fruit Slices
- Candy Spider Rings
- Poison Apple Garnish (Apple Slice with Skull Design)
- Cinnamon Stick “Witches’ Brooms”
- Ghost Peep Marshmallows
- Halloween-themed Paper Straws
- Cauldron-shaped Cocktail Stirrers
FAQ and expert tips
Witches’ Brew, Vampire’s Kiss, Ghostly Elixir, Zombie Punch and Bloody Mary.
Garnish with items like gummy worms, edible glitter or dry ice for a spooky and eye-catching effect.
Consider using grenadine, orange juice or cranberry juice for vibrant and spooky non-alcoholic cocktail options.
Consider using ice molds in spooky shapes like skulls, spiders or bats to add a chilling effect to your Halloween cocktails.
Holiday cocktail recipes
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Halloween Cocktail
Equipment
- Skull cocktail glass
Ingredients
- 1-2 oz rum or vodka (can also substitute bourbon or whiskey)
- 1 oz evaporated milk
- 1 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 oz heavy cream
- Optional topping: whipped cream, caramel or cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream. Shake vigorously in cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add alcohol to cocktail shaker and mix vigorously.
- Pour over fresh ice in skull mason jar glass.
- Optional: Top with whipped cream and drizzled caramel or sprinkle of cinnamon. Can also garnish with cocktail glitter or colored sugar rim (orange or purple).
Notes
- Gummy Worms
- Edible Eyeballs
- Dry Ice
- Blood Orange Slices
- Blackberries or Raspberries
- Miniature Pumpkins
- Candy Corn Skewers
- Bloody Rim
- Spiderweb Swirls
- Skeleton Hand Stirrers
- Witch Hat Cocktail Picks
- Toxic Green Maraschino Cherries
- Shrunken Apple Heads
- Bat-Shaped Fruit Slices
- Candy Spider Rings
- Poison Apple Garnish (Apple Slice with Skull Design)
- Cinnamon Stick “Witches’ Brooms”
- Ghost Peep Marshmallows
- Halloween-themed Paper Straws
- Cauldron-shaped Cocktail Stirrers
- Non-alcoholic version: Omit alcohol. You may wish to substitute 1-2 oz additional of heavy cream in place of the alcohol. You can also use any substitute milk or lower fat milk variety (skim, 2%, whole or half and half).
- Substitute you favorite spirit instead of vodka or rum. Whiskey and bourbon are also delicious.
- In place of heavy cream, you can lighten it up by using half and half, 2% milk, almond milk, soy milk, oat milk or your favorite alternative milk.
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