Spooky season is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a horror movie marathon and some frightfully delicious cocktails? Whether you’re seeking Halloween party ideas, or looking for scary movie marathon ideas for a cozy night in, we’ll guide you through crafting 13 spine-tingling cocktails paired with some of the best scary movies. So gather your friends, dim the lights, and enjoy a frightfully good night.
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28 Years Later and The Rage Virus
28 Years Later: The long-awaited sequel to the zombie apocalypse saga picks up nearly three decades after the rage virus devastated Britain, exploring what happens when humanity tries to rebuild. (Available on Netflix)
The Rage Virus:
- 2 oz. Vodka
- 1 oz. Blood Orange Liqueur
- 3 oz. Cranberry Juice
- Splash of Lime Juice
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir well and strain into a glass
- Garnish: Red sugar rim and a sprig of rosemary (for that post-apocalyptic herb garden vibe)
The Autopsy of Jane Doe and The Ghost Roast
The Autopsy of Jane Doe: A father and son team of coroners, become entangled in a terrifying mystery while performing an autopsy on a mysterious young woman. (Available for FREE on Tubi)
The Ghost Roast:
- 1½ oz. Bib & Tucker Gold Roast Bourbon
- ½ shot Espresso or Cold Brew
- ¼ oz. Simple Syrup
- ¾ oz. Madeira Wine
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Add all ingredients into a shaker tin half full of ice. Shake well and strain into glass. Garnish with lemon peel.
The Descent and Into the Darkness
The Descent: First, let me start by saying this is one of my FAVORITE movies…. Six women on a caving expedition encounter terrifying creatures lurking in the darkness, making this claustrophobic survival nightmare one of the most intense scary movies ever made. (Available for FREE on Tubi, Roku Channel, & Prime Video)
Into the Darkness:
- 2 oz. Dark Rum
- 1 oz. Black Vodka (activated charcoal)
- 1 oz. Coffee Liqueur
- Splash of Cola
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir well and strain into a glass
- Garnish: Black lava salt rim and a glow stick stirrer (representing the flares from the cave)
Final Destination Bloodlines and Death’s Design
Final Destination Bloodlines: Death’s design returns in this latest installment where a college student haunted by violent, recurring nightmares races home to find the one person who might help her break the deadly cycle threatening to claim her entire family. (Available on HBO MAX)
Death’s Design:
- 1½ oz. Tequila
- 1 oz. Chambord (for that blood-red color)
- 2 oz. Pineapple Juice
- ½ oz. Grenadine
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir well and strain into a glass
- Garnish: Drizzle grenadine down the inside of the glass for a “bleeding” effect, add a cherry skewer
Halloween (1978) and The Shape’s Shadow
Halloween (1978): Escaped psychopath Michael Myers stalks the babysitters of Haddonfield on Halloween night. (Available for FREE on Plex)
The Shape’s Shadow:
- 1 oz. Whiskey
- 1½ oz. Orange Juice
- ½ oz. Ginger Ale
- ½ oz. Orange Curaçao/Orange Liqueur
- Orange slice and cherry for garnish
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir well and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.
I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) and The Fisherman’s Revenge
I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025): A group of friends are stalked by a mysterious killer one year after covering up a fatal car accident in the sequel to the iconic ’90s slasher. (Available on Netflix 10/16)
The Fisherman’s Revenge:
- 2 oz. White Rum
- 1 oz. Blue Curaçao
- 2 oz. Coconut Cream
- 1 oz. Pineapple Juice
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir well and strain into a glass
- Garnish: Swedish Fish candy on the rim and a paper umbrella (beach town vibes meet slasher horror)
The Omen and The Devil’s Playground
The Omen: Referred to as one of the best horror movies of all time, The Omen tells the chilling tale of a family whose lives unravel after adopting a mysterious child who may be the Antichrist. And did I mention the film is supposedly cursed! (Available for FREE on Tubi)
The Devil’s Playground:
- 1½ oz. Dark Rum
- ¾ oz. Campari
- ½ oz. Creme de Cassis
- ½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
- ¼ oz. Simple Syrup
- 2 Dashes Angostura bitters
- Ice
- Dry Ice (for effect, optional)
- 3 Pomegranate Seeds for garnish
- In a mixing glass, combine dark rum, Campari, creme de cassis, lime juice, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters. Add ice and stir until well-chilled (about 30 seconds). Strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass over a large ice cube. If using dry ice, carefully add a small piece for a smoky effect (Caution: Do not ingest dry ice). Garnish with 3 pomegranate seeds floating on top.
Sinners and The Bloodsucker
Sinners: A chilling tale of twin brothers returning to their Jim Crow-era hometown only to face supernatural terror that forces them to confront their past. (Available on HBO MAX)
The Bloodsucker:
- 2 oz. Dark Rum
- 1 oz. Pomegranate Juice
- ½ oz. Elderflower Liqueur
- ¼ oz. Lime Juice
- A splash of Cranberry Juice
- Ice
- Blackberries for garnish
- Fill a shaker with ice. Add the dark rum, pomegranate juice, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Shake vigorously until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with blackberries.
Smile 2 and The Grinning Glass (Credit: Milagro Tequila)
Smile 2: Pop star Skye Riley begins experiencing terrifying and inexplicable events while preparing for her world tour, forcing her to confront dark secrets from her past as a sinister presence stalks her every move. (Available on MGM+, Paramount+, and Prime Video)
The Grinning Glass (Credit: Milagro Tequila):
- 1 Part Milagro Cristalino
- 5 Parts Champagne/sparkling wine
- ¼ Part Cointreau (or another citrus liqueur)
- A Splash of Pomegranate Juice
- Grapefruit wedge in the shape of a smile(for garnish)
- Combine all ingredients in a champagne flute. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge in the shape of a smile.
Strangers Chapter 1 and Knock Knock
Strangers: Chapter 1: A couple’s romantic getaway turns into a night of pure terror when masked strangers begin tormenting them in their remote Airbnb for no reason at all. (Available on Starz)
Knock Knock:
- 2 oz. Bourbon
- 1 oz. Amaretto
- ½ oz. Lemon Juice
- 2 oz. Ginger Beer
- Splash of grenadine
- Shake bourbon, amaretto, and lemon juice with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger beer and add a splash of grenadine that sinks to the bottom for an ominous effect. The sweetness masks the danger underneath – just like that seemingly harmless knock at the door that changes everything.
- Garnish: Three orange slices arranged on the rim (representing the three masked strangers) and a sprig of thyme
Trick ‘r Treat and The Lingering Spirit
Trick ‘r Treat: Anna Paquin stars in this anthology horror film of five clever horror short stories that come together on a terrifying Halloween night. (Available on HBO MAX)
The Lingering Spirit:
- 2 oz. Fords Gin
- ¾ oz. Garden Syrup
- ¾ oz. Lime Juice
- 1 vial of Coconut Charcoal
- Large Ice Cubes
- Shake and strain before pouring over 1 large ice cube in a double old-fashioned glass.
- Garnish: Black spider
Weapons and The Vanishing Hour
Weapons: A chilling tale that unravels the mysterious connection between seventeen children from the same classroom, who all vanish from their homes on the same night at the exact same time. (Available for Rent)
The Vanishing Hour:
- 1½ oz. Gin
- ¾ oz. Elderflower Liqueur
- ½ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 oz. Lavender-Infused Tonic Water
- Activated charcoal powder (just a pinch for a mysterious grey hue)
- Shake gin, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice with ice and a tiny pinch of activated charcoal. Strain into a coupe glass and top with lavender tonic water.
- Garnish: Edible flower
The Witch and The Witches Brew
The Witch: A Puritan family in 1630s New England unravels as paranoia and supernatural evil creep into their isolated farm, culminating in one of the most atmospheric and disturbing folk horror films ever made. (Available on HBO MAX)
The Witches Brew:
- 1½ oz. Silver Tequila
- 1 oz. Pomegranate Juice
- 1 oz. Blood Orange Juice
- ¼ oz. Agave Syrup
- Sprinkles of Ground Cinnamon
- Ice
- Fill a shaker with ice. Add the ingredients and shake vigorously until chilled. Strain into a glass .
