Halloween is the time for making punch. You're going to be so busy planning the party games, decorating the house, and coming up with the perfect costume, that you don't want to get too fussy with the drinks. Punch lets everyone help themselves, so you don't have to be stuck by the bar cart, and you can spend more time hosting and enjoying the evening. Need help coming up with good Halloween appetizers? We've got you covered there, too.
Apple Cider Punch with Shrunken Apple "Heads"
Our tasty cider punch gets a big increase on the spooky-scale with these carved shrunken heads! You'll need about a week for the heads to properly shrivel, so plan ahead.
Witch's Brew Punch with Ice Hands
Guests are sure to feel a little tingle creeping up their spine when they go for a ladle and an icy hand floats up to wave hello!
Tart Cherry Eyeball Punch
This drink is so easy, you'll scream (with delight). It's great both as a mocktail and with alcohol.
Pomegranate-Rum Punch
This bloody delicious cocktail features spiced rum, cinnamon, and a surprising ingredient for extra flavor (and color): hibiscus tea.
Cranberry Mulled White Wine
Mulled wine is a traditional fall treat, but if you find the red version to be a bit heavy, this lighter take, flavored with fall spice, cranberries, and a touch of honey, may just become your new seasonal favorite!
Warm Tea-and-Cider Punch
If your Halloween happens on a day when the temps are dipping, brew up a big batch of this hot toddy. The seasonal cider flavors and hot cup will keep everyone toasty. Want to keep it going for a while? Serve it in a slow-cooker!
Slow Cooker Pear Cider
October is prime pear season. Switch up your hot cider with this delicious, warming concoction. It's kid-friendly, but you can add a splash of your favorite whiskey or cognac to stiffen it up.
Hot Toddy with Charred Oranges
If your Halloween hosting tradition involves gathering by fire or grill in the front yard as you wait for trick-or-treaters, consider mixing up this sweet treat for the adults to warm themselves with.
Pumpkin Spice White Russian
It's pumpkin spice season! A big batch of this makes for an excellent party drink — especially if you're dressing up like The Dude for Halloween.
Golden Gobbler Cocktail Punch
Looking for a drink that's more tasty than gimmicky? This batch cocktail of tea, ginger beer, and bourbon is unbeatably good.
Apple Cider Punch
Dark rum takes this seasonal blend of sweet and sparkling juices to the next level.
"Ale"ments Punch
We love this warming blend of dark rum, pale ale, and fresh apples all season long.
Old Faithful Punch
This delicious chilled combo of bourbon, grapefruit juice, elderflower liqueur, and mint is unexpectedly delicious. But go easy! It's also quite stiff.
Classic Margaritas
When it comes to having a green punch for Halloween, Margaritas make a great drink. (Honestly, there's never a bad time to make margaritas.) Want to spook it up? Add a little food coloring and some black sanding sugar to the rim. Voilà!
Spiced Cranberry Ombre Punch
This colorful, rummy twist on a cranberry cocktail is like all the best flavors of fall distilled into one drink.
Witch's Wicked Punch
Lime sherbet and lemon-lime seltzer make for a delightfully foamy and eerie green halloween punch. If you want to adult it up, add gin or vodka to taste.
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