You've started decorating your haunted halls, your frightfully delicious menu has been set, and invitations to your favourite ghosts, ghouls, and vampires have been sent; now it's time to sort out Halloween mocktail recipes that are fit for a fright! Keep reading to learn some spookily good Halloween drink ideas to enjoy this Hallow's eve.

Non-alcoholic Halloween punch recipes

Mocktail Punch

This ghoulish, purple punch is packed with fruit, flavour and fear, featuring frozen 'hands' and lychee 'eyeballs'; the guests at your next Halloween shindig will get a kick out of this one.

You'll need (serves 14-15):

• 425g can of lychees
• 225g jar of cocktail cherries
• 15 raisins
• 1 litre carton of cherry or cranberry juice (chilled)
• 1 litre bottle of sparkling water (chilled)
• 2 pairs of powder-free disposable gloves (for the frozen hands)

Method:

• Rinse the disposable gloves and fill each with water. Tie a knot in the top of each (like a balloon) to hold the opening close, then freeze overnight.
• Drain the lychees and cocktail cherries, reserving the juices in a jug.
• Push a raisin into one end of each cherry, then push the cherries in the lychees to make some spooky 'eyeballs'.
• Tip all juices (including reserved juices from the lychees and cherries) into a large bowl with the 'eyeballs'.
• Carefully peel the gloves from the frozen hands, and add them to the punch.
• Top up with sparkling water.

Blood Punch

Get spooky at our next monster bash with this frighteningly red non-alcoholic Halloween drink idea. Your vampire friends and sober-conscious comrades are sure to love this lurid beverage!

You'll need (serves 4):

• 2 litres of cherry juice
• Peel from 4 oranges
• 1 small red chilli (left whole but pierced a few times, optional)
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 10 cloves
• 6 slices of ginger (peeled)
• Simple syrup (for a sweeter drink, optional)

Method:

• Pour the cherry juice into a large saucepan, and add orange peels, chilli, cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger.
• Simmer for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat. If serving to children, take out the chilli after simmering or skip it altogether.
• Leave to cool, then chill for a few hours or up to 2 days (the longer it's left, the more intense the flavours).
• When ready to serve, pour the bunch into a pitcher.
• Serve in champagne glasses (or see-through mason jars with straws if serving to children) to ensure the vivid red shines through.

Non-alcoholic Halloween mocktail recipes

Zombie

This renowned tropical rum cocktail is a spectacular blend of rum and fruity flavours and was initially kept a top-secret recipe for decades. Now, you can make it in your own kitchen to impress your favourite undead friends and family. No need for brains on the menu when you have this Halloween mocktail recipe!

You'll need:

• 30mL Lyre's Dark Cane Spirit
• 30mL Lyre's White Cane Spirit
• 30mL Lyre's Spiced Cane Spirit
• Dash of Lyre's Absinthe
• 15mL falernum syrup
• 30mL pineapple juice
• 20mL lime juice
• 10mL pink grapefruit juice
• 5mL Grenadine
• Mint sprig (garnish)
• Orange wedge (garnish)

Method:

• Blend all ingredients with crushed ice in a tall Collins glass
• Garnish with an aromatic mint sprig bouquet and fruity orange wedge

Witches Daiquiri

Double, double, toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble. Brew your own magical potion and enjoy notes of sweet almond, aniseed and delicate spice with this easy Halloween cocktail.

You'll need:

• 30mL Lyre's White Cane Spirit
• 20mL Lyre's Absinthe
• 20mL Lyre's Aperitif Dry
• 10mL orgeat syrup
• 15mL lemon juice
• 15mL orange juice
• Maraschino cherry (garnish)

Method:

• Add ingredients into a shaker and shake with ice
• Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass
• Garnish with a maraschino cherry

Devil's Share

This devilish non-alcoholic Halloween drink idea is delightfully delicious; seriously, you can't go wrong with whiskey, orange, ginger and maple syrup. The best part? The absence of giggle juice means you can enjoy this Halloween cocktail recipe guilt-free, so there's no need to fend off the devil on your shoulder if you want another glass (or four or five).

You'll need:

• 60mL Lyre's American Malt
• 20mL orange juice
• 20mL lemon juice
• 10mL maple syrup
• 2 slices of ginger
• Orange zest (garnish)

Method:

• Muddle ginger in the base of a shaker, then add all other ingredients
• Shake with ice
• Fine strain into an Old Fashioned glass
• Garnish with an orange zest twist

Death in the Afternoon

This ghoulish, iridescently green Halloween mocktail recipe is said to be invented by Ernest Hemingway (evidently, he wasn't just known for his writing). Nothing will stir the imagination of your Halloween party guests quite like this intriguing, delightful drink and its dark licorice finish.

You'll need:

• 10mL Lyre's Absinthe
• 135mL Lyre's Classico
• 1 cucumber wheel (garnish)

Method:

• Pour absinthe into a chilled coupe glass
• Top with sparkling wine
• Garnish with a cucumber wheel

Bloody Mary

Not much is as classically creepy as a Bloody Mary. This twist on the classic cocktail is just as delectable, with a deliciously spicy tomato base that's perfect for a Halloween party. And the best part? It's just as good without the alcohol if you're opting for a spooky night in.

You'll need (serves 2):

• 125mL tomato juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp celery salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Celery sticks (for garnish)
• Cherry tomatoes (for garnish)

Method:

• Mix all ingredients in a jug
• Serve over ice in a highball glass
• Garnish with celery sticks and cherry tomatoes

Trick-or-Treat Sangria

If you're a fan of sangria, you won't be disappointed with this Halloween recipe. Made with fresh fruit, sweet orange juice and soda, this is a perfect Halloween drink to serve your trick-or-treaters (or yourself!) while they roam the night.

You'll need:

• 1 litre white grape juice
• 200mL orange juice
• 1/2 lime (sliced)
• 1/2 lemon (sliced)
• 1/2 apple (cored and sliced)
• 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
• 2 cups lemon-lime soda

Method:

• In a large pitcher, mix together the grape juice and orange juice
• Add in the lime, lemon, apple, and mixed berries
• Chill for at least 1 hour
• Just before serving, top with lemon-lime soda

We hope you find these Halloween mocktail recipes to your liking! They’re perfect for keeping the spooky spirit alive without needing to reach for a bottle of booze. Enjoy your Halloween celebrations!