13 Spectacularly spooky Halloween cocktails for the witching hour

While the kids collect all the Halloween candy, adults might prefer to mix up a more refreshing treat. These spectacularly spooky Halloween cocktails are more than just another potion in the cauldron. From favorite libations to a few spells to conjure, one sip may not be your last.

What makes a cocktail a Halloween cocktail? Sure, a name might sound frightening and a particular color might make people gasp, but it needs to be a little more than just the run of a mill Bloody Mary. From the professional mixologist to the at home experimentation, everyone is ready to give that cocktail shaker a vigorous workout.

Even though Halloween might come on a chilly fall night, it doesn’t mean that all the cocktails have to feature fall flavors. From a taste of the tropics to a hint of herbaceous, there are many ways for the flavors to bring a touch of the unexpected.

When trying to narrow down the list, consider one of two approaches. First, the easy approach is to pick a liquor that you like. From vodka to mezcal, there are many options. The second choice would be to go in the opposite direction. Choose a spirit that you’ve never tried or one that you need to discover.

Just like kids at Halloween who dress up in their favorite costumes, it is the season to laugh, play and put fun first. And, if you don’t like the first cocktail that you shake up, dump it out and start again. Life is too short to enjoy a bad beverage.

13 is lucky with these spectacularly spooky Halloween cocktails.