Halloween mocktail ideas
Are you heading out to celebrate this Halloween or just having a cosy night in? These monstrous mocktail recipes are perfect for those who want to indulge in festivities while drinking a little less.
Whether you plan to dance all night to the Monster Mash or enjoy a quiet night in with Michael, Freddie, and Jason, here are eight alcohol-free drinks that are sure to add to your spooky festivities.
Mulled-apple juice
When we think of the autumn season, anything mulled comes to mind. This mulled-apple juice from the team at BBC Good Foods is a great mocktail to share and will leave your home smelling cosy and fragrant.
Ingredients
1l apple juice
strips of orange peel
1 cinnamon stick - plus extra to garnish, if you like
3 cloves
sugar, or honey, to taste
Recipe
Step 1: Simmer the apple juice with the strips of orange peel, cinnamon stick and cloves for about 5-10 mins until all the flavours have infused. Sweeten to taste.
Step 2: Serve each drink with a little orange peel and a piece of cinnamon stick, if you like.
credit: bbc good food
Vampire shirley temple
Crazy for Crust has the right idea on how to gore-ify a classic take on a Shirley Temple! This mocktail serves minimal ingredients, twice the fun, and the perfect party showstopper.
Ingredients
2 ltr lemon lime soda or ginger ale
1 cup grenadine
Cherries, to garnish
Plastic syringes
Recipe
Step 1: Fill syringes each with 1 ounce grenadine.
Step 2: Add cold soda to a glass (with or without ice).
Step 3: Serve glass with syringe inside, with or without a cherry garnish.
credit: crazy for crust
Pumpkin hot chocolate
For anyone not feeling particularly frosty yet, a cosy, autumnal hot chocolate is just the thing for you. This would be a great one to enjoy together with you family!
Ingredients
1-1/4 cups milk
1-2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (depending on how rich you like it)
1-2 tablespoons light brown sugar (depending on how sweet you like it)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
A pinch of ground cloves
A pinch of kosher or sea salt
1/2 cup chocolate finely chopped or chips
Whipped cream (optional)
Ground cinnamon (optional)
Recipe
Step 1: In a small pot, whisk together all ingredients except for the chocolate you’re using. Heat over medium low flame until bubbles start to form around the side of the pan.
Step 2: Reduce heat to low, add chocolate, and stir or whisk until melted, glossy, and thickened slightly, 1-2 minutes.
Step 3: Pour into a mug and top with lightly-sweetened whipped cream and a dusting of ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.
credit: striped spatula
Happy Potter pumpkin juice
Nothing screams cosier than settling in to watch your favourite Halloween must-watch film. That’s why Aimee Mars’ Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice is the perfect choice for a spooky movie marathon!
Ingredients
2 liters Apple Cider
1 cup Pumpkin Puree
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Recipe
Step 1: Place the apple cider, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract into a blender or into a large pitcher.
Step 2: Pour the mixture into a large pot and heat over medium heat until the sugar had dissolved completely.
Step 3: Allow it to cool completely and chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving (unless serving it hot). Before serving give the mixture a good stir.
credit: Aimee Mars
Have you tried any of these Halloween-inspired mocktails before?
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