13 Hauntingly Good Moonshine Cocktails for Halloween
Written by 'Rachel Griffith' on Moonshine 101Shine Guide
Embrace the spooky spirit of Halloween with these hauntingly good moonshine cocktails featuring Midnight Moon Moonshine and Moonshake Cream Liqueurs. Whether you’re hosting a spooky party or having fun with friends, these moonshine recipes will set the perfect eerie mood.
Why Choose Moonshine for Your Halloween Drinks?
Moonshine has a rich history in Americana, often associated with mystery and intrigue—making it a perfect match for Halloween. Midnight Moon offers nostalgic flavors like Apple Pie and Peanut Butter Cupthat bring back memories of the good ol’ days, making your easy Halloween cocktails even more special.
Read on to find thirteen great moonshine cocktails. These drinks will make your Halloween party spooky and fun in no time. Click on the halloween-theme cocktail to jump to the recipe.
Best Moonshine Mixed Drinks for Halloween Table of Contents:
- 1. Graveyard Smash
- 2. Witches Brew
- 3. Jack Skellington Shooter
- 4. Jack ‘o Lantern
- 5. Poison Apple Shot
- 6. Headless Horseman
- 7. Halloween Ghost Shots
- 8. Black Widow Martini
- 9. The Zombie Maker
- 10. Beetlejuice Cocktail
- 11. Vampire Kiss
- 12. Fright Night
- 13. Smashed Pumpkin
- BONUS: Blood Orange Moon Martini
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1. Graveyard Smash
For a fruity yet spooky cocktail, this Graveyard Smash blackberry beverage is perfect for Halloween.
Ingredients
- • 2 oz. Midnight Moon Blackberry Moonshine
- • 1 oz. lemon juice
- • 1 oz. simple syrup
- • Club soda
- • Muddled blackberries
- • Fresh mint leaves and gummy worms for garnish
Instructions
Muddle moonshine blackberries in a shaker. Add the flavored moonshine, lemon juice, and simple syrup, then shake with ice. Next, strain mixture into an ice-filled mason jar glass and top it club soda. Garnish with fresh mint and gummy worms for a Halloween touch.
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2. Witches Brew
This spooky green potion shimmers like it’s straight out of a witch’s recipe book, tempting the brave (or foolish) enough to take a sip. Serve this witch brew in a cauldron-style mug, and let those glow-in-the-dark ice cubes cast a chilling spell over your witching hour!
Ingredients
- • 2 oz. Midnight Moon 100 Proof Moonshine
- • 1 oz. Melon liqueur
- • 1 oz. Pineapple juice
- • 0.5 oz Lemon juice
Instructions
To conjure this potion, fill a shaker with ice add the moonshine, lemon liqueur, pineapple, and lemon juices. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled glass. For a haunting touch, garnish with a fresh apple or a sprig of ghostly mint.
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3. Jack Skellington Shooter
Unleash the spirit of Halloween with a chilling concoction blending the creamy sweetness of Cookies and Cream Moonshake with the bold kick of Midnight Moon Moonshine.
Ingredients
- • 1.5 oz. Cookies & Cream Moonshake (Chilled)
- • 1.5 oz. Midnight Moon Original 80 Proof Moonshine (Chilled)
- • 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional for added sweetness)
- • Black sanding sugar
- • Lemon wedge (to moisten the rim)
Instructions
To prepare a foggy, ghostly cocktail, start by rimming the glass with black sugar using a lemon wedge to moisten the edge. Next, shake Cookies & Cream Moonshake, moonshine, and ice together, then strain the mixture into the glass.
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4. Jack ‘o Lantern
This bewitching blend of apple pie moonshine, orange juice, and ginger ale will send shivers down your spine.
Ingredients
- • 2 oz. Midnight Moon Apple Pie Moonshine
- • 1 oz. Orange juice
- • 3 oz. Ginger ale
- • Lime twist to garnish
- • Orange wheel to garnish
Instructions
In a cocktail shake filled with ice, shake the apple pie moonshine and orange juice. Strain into a large old-fashioned glass over fresh ice. Top with the ginger ale. Garnish with a lime twist placed at the center of an orange wheel, floating it on top of the drink.
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5. Poison Apple Shot
This spooky shooter combines the crisp flavor of Midnight Moon Apple Pie Moonshine with a splash of pomegranate juice. This is an easy Halloween mixed drink to raise the party spirits for a thrilling night!
Ingredients
- • 2 oz. Apple Pie Moonshine
- • 0.5 oz. Pomegranate juice
- • 0.5 oz. Maple syrup
- Brown sugar to garnish (optional)
Instructions
Add apple pie flavored moonshine, pomegranate juice, and maple syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously, then strain the mixture into a shot glass. Rim shot glass with brown sugar if you wish.
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6. Headless Horseman
This chilling cocktail will lift your spirits and send shivers down your spine. Unleash this spooky sip for an evening filled with ghostly tales and dark festivities!
Ingredients
- • 2 oz. Midnight Moon 100 Proof Moonshine
- • 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- • 0.5 oz. ginger ale
- • 0.5 oz. apple juice
- • Orange slice to garnish
- • Brown sugar to garnish
Instructions
In a glass with ice, combine 100-proof moonshine with a dash of bitters. Add ginger and apple cider. Stir gently to blend the flavors and get the spirits flowing.
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7. Ghost Shot
This smooth, creamy treat combines the chilling flavors of cookies ‘n cream and moonshine. With each sip, you’ll savor the delicious chill of the night, craving more of this ghostly delight!
Ingredients
- • 1.5 oz. Midnight Moon 80 Proof Moonshine
- • 1.5 oz. Cookies and Cream Moonshake
- • Whipped cream
- • Oreo® cookies to garnish (crushed)
Instructions
Rim your shot glass with crushed chocolate cookies. In a shaker, combine Cookies & Cream Moonshake and moonshine. Shake well with ice and strain into the shot glass. Top with whipped cream.
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8. Black Widow
A tantalizing mix of blackberry moonshine and tart cranberry juice, this drink captures the essence of a midnight rendezvous. Beware, one sip may leave you spellbound!
Ingredients
- • 2 oz. Midnight Moon Blackberry Moonshine
- • 2 oz. Cranberry juice or raspberry liqueur
- • Black sugar rim
Instructions
Rim a martini glass with black sugar. In a shaker, combine blackberry moonshine and cranberry juice/raspberry liqueur. Shake well with ice, strain into glass, and get spooky!
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9. The Zombie Maker
A tropical, fruity drink that sneaks up on you with high-proof moonshine and rum. Beware, this cocktail recipe has a bite!
Ingredients
- • 1 oz. Midnight Moon 100 Proof Moonshine
- • 1 oz. White rum
- • 2 oz. Pineapple juice
- • 2 oz. Orange juice
- • 0.5 oz. Grenadine
- • 0.5 oz. Lime juice
Instructions
Fill a shaker with ice and add all the ingredients. Shake well and strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice. For a tropical zombie vibe, garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry.
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10. Beetlejuice Cocktail
Get ready to raise your glass to the afterlife with a spine-tingling blend that’s sure to summon your taste buds from beyond!
Ingredients
- • 1 oz. Midnight Moon Blackberry Moonshine
- • 1 oz. Midnight Moon Raspberry Moonshine
- • 2 oz. Orange Juice
- • 2 oz. Pineapple Juice
- • 0.5 oz. Blue Curaçao
Instructions
Add all ingredients to the shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into a glass filled with ice. Boo!
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11. Vampire Kiss
This blood-red brew is sure to leave your guests thirsting for more.
Ingredients
- • 2 oz. Midnight Moon Raspberry or Watermelon Moonshine
- • 1 oz. Cranberry juice
- • 0.5 oz. Lime juice
- • A splash of sparking wine or soda water
- • Black sugar rim
Instructions
Fill a shaker with ice and combine flavored moonshine, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Shake well, strain into a glass, and top with soda water. Garnish with a lime wheel.
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12. Fright Night
For those who crave a tart thrill, this cherry moonshine potion is perfect for sipping as you wander through the shadows all night long.
Ingredients
- • 2 oz. Midnight Moon Cherry Moonshine
- • 1 oz. Spiced rum
- • 1 oz. grenadine
- • 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- • Soda water
- • Moonshine cherries or candy eyeballs for garnish
Instructions
Combine moonshine, spiced rum, grenadine, and lime juice in a shaker with ice, then strain into a glass with ice and top with soda water. Garnish with moonshine cherries straight from the jar or candy eyeballs for an easy Halloween cocktail!
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13. Smashed Pumpkin
Unleash the spirit of fall with this bewitching blend of apple pie moonshine and pumpkin syrup. Perfect for a Halloween party, this drink will haunt your taste buds with every sip!
Ingredients
- • 1 oz. Midnight Moon Apple Pie Moonshine
- • 2 oz. Apple Pie Moonshake
- • 2 oz. Pumpkin-flavored syrup
- • Cinnamon or graham graham crackers to garnish
Instructions
With water, wet the rim of a cocktail glass and press onto a plate of crushed graham crackers or cinnamon. Mix apple pie moonshine and Moonshake cream liqueur, shake vigorously with ice. Strain into stemless martini glass or shot glass.
Bonus: Blood Orange Martini
With its sinister hue and hauntingly delicious flavor, this blood orange potion is perfect for a night of ghostly delights. Shake up this easy cocktail recipe—if you dare!
Ingredients
- • 2 oz. Midnight Moon Lemonade Moonshine
- • 0.25 oz. Triple sec
- • 4 oz. Blood orange juice or soda
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the lemonade moonshine, triple sec, and blood orange juice. Shake mixture until cool. Strain into a martini glass.
Shake it up and sip…if you dare!?
Prepare for a spooktacular Halloween with our easy moonshine cocktail recipes! These fun and festive drinks are your ticket to a Halloween bash that’s sure to be unforgettable. So, don’t hold back—share your monstrous cocktail creations on social media by tagging us @midnightmoonusa and stay tuned for more themed treats to keep your cocktail game strong throughout the year. Here’s to a hauntingly good time this Halloween! 🎃
