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    Smoking Halloween Mocktails

    Modified: Jan 5, 2025 ยท Published: Oct 4, 2023 by Chandice ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 37 Comments

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    Give your next Halloween party a ghoulish glam-up with Smoking Halloween Mocktails. This delightfully witchy brew will charm and WOW everyone who gets to sample it. And because this recipe leaves out the booze, even the littlest goblin can enjoy!

    Pumpkin punch in a hand smoking

    To make them extra fun for kiddos, put this spooky halloween mocktail in a large punch bowl with some plastic spiders and gummy worms for a mad scientist effect that’s sure to be a hit. Just like ourย 5-minute spiced orange mocktail or these sweet gluten free pumpkin bars!

    These smokey beauties are fun mocktails all on their own but you can kick them up a notch by adding plastic spiders to an ice cube tray then filling it with water and freezing into ice cubes. Then add them just before serving to make your spooky soiree even more exciting!

    If you want a more sophisticated version of this delicious drink, add a cinnamon stick like I use in non-alcoholic mulled wine. It definitely makes it a festive drink.

    No matter what you choose, the dry ice provides that fun smoking effect that is reminiscent of a hocus pocus mocktail! If you love sweet drinks, it’s great because it has just enough sweetener but mostly from fruit so it’s a tastier option than sugary punch.

    Jump to:
    • Halloween Drinks Non-Alcoholic
    • Why I Think Youโ€™re Gonna Love this Recipe
    • What You Need
    • How to Make This Fun Mocktail
    • Tips for success
    • Storage and Freezing
    • FAQ
    • Other Great Mocktails!
    • Whatโ€™s Best to Serve with this Spooky Brew?
    • Other Halloween Mocktails
    • Smoking Halloween Mocktails

    Halloween Drinks Non-Alcoholic

    I love having some great non-alcoholic holiday beverages in my back pocket because even those who aren’t drinking get to enjoy spooky cocktails too. This smoking pumpkin punch is especially delicious and makes a fun and eerie presentation!

    Like my Mimosa Mocktail, Virgin Margarita, Non-Alcoholic Gin and Tonic, and Non-Alcoholic Prosecco drinks, these smoking Halloween mocktails are big in flavor and very easy to make.

    If you are going for a less spooky and more colorful kids Halloween bash, try an equally vibrant, 3-minutes mocktail that resembles a blue lagoon. This pretty beverage goes great with a Halloween charcuterie board (CharBOOterie) and with a little slice of pumpkin delight!

    I also rounded up some of my other favorite fun mocktails. Whether you need mocktails for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, Motherโ€™s Day, or even the 4th of July! I have something for every occasion.

    Why I Think You’re Gonna Love this Recipe

    • It is an absolute stunner for Halloween parties
    • You get to enjoy all the warm spice and pumpkin flavors of fall
    • This drink is easy to make and can be enjoyed by all since there is no alcohol
    • It’s not just your traditional soda mocktail; it’s better!

    What You Need

    You only need a few ingredients to make this pumpkin pie flavored drink. They are simple things that you can find at any grocery store.

    • Apple cider (apple juice works as well if you can’t find cider)
    • Orange juice
    • Orange zest
    • Pumpkin puree
    • Simple syrup
    • Mulling spices (hereโ€™s a great recipe if you donโ€™t want store bought)
    • Dry ice
    • Optional: Pomegranate juice or cranberry juice (just a splash)
    Pumpkin punch in front of a face smoking

    How to Make This Fun Mocktail

    Like most of my popular virgin drinks, sparkling non-alcoholic drinks, non-alcoholic Thanksgiving punch recipes , and other good virgin drinks, this is a simple recipe that doesn’t require any food coloring or obscure ingredients.

    This magic potion punch has the special effects of dry ice which takes it to the next level. You can even give this a fun effervescence by adding lemon-lime soda. Just follow these steps:

    Whisk together 1 cup apple cider, 1 cup orange juice a little bit of orange zest, and a half a cup of purรฉed pumpkin in a pan on the stove over medium to low heat.

    Add a couple tablespoons of simple syrup and some mulling spices in a cheesecloth and continue cooking.

    Heat thoroughly then remove spices, whisk it really well and serve hot.

    Add a bit of dry ice for an eerie effect that everyone will love!

    Tips for success

    • Use pure pumpkin puree โ€“ Make sure you aren’t using a pumpkin pie puree that has added sugar, rather just 100% pumpkin. Homemade pumpkin puree is great!
    • Buy mulling spices for ease โ€“ While this isn’t necessary, it is much easier for YOU.
    • WAIT TO DRINK โ€“ Until the dry ice has melted that is…

    Storage and Freezing

    Storage โ€“ If you happen to have extras, which you likely won’t, you can store leftovers in the fridge to enjoy later. This drink stays good for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

    Freezing โ€“ This mocktail doesn’t freeze well. It’s simple enough that you can just make it again and again!

    FAQ

    Can you make this recipe without mulling spices?

    Of course! Homemade mulling spices are easy to make.

    Can I use sugar instead of simple syrup?

    Yes, just make sure to cook it down early on in the recipe.

    Other Great Mocktails!

    If you loved this hocus pocus punch that has simple ingredients and is perfect for Halloween parties, then you will definitely want to try some of these other mocktail recipes.

    And if you need another haunting idea to make a mocktail more Halloween-worthy, simply add spiders to ice cubes of frozen club soda, tonic water, seltzer water or flat water. If you need to add more flavor, try freezing grape juice, or ginger ale instead.

    • Virgin Strawberry Mocktail
    • Non-Alcoholic White Russian
    • Grapefruit Mocktail
    • Cranberry Mocktail
    • Non-Alcoholic Bloody Mary Mocktail
    • Slow Cooker Crockpot Apple Cider
    • Blackberry Lemonade
    • Lavender Lemonade
    • Fresh Raspberry Mocktail
    • Gingerbread Martini Mocktail

    If mocktail mixing is new to you, donโ€™t worry, I’ll show you how to make the perfect mocktail every time!

    Witches with Halloween mocktails

    Whatโ€™s Best to Serve with this Spooky Brew?

    Garnish this fun drink with orange slices or even a splash of lemon juice or lime juice. I also love serving up yummy fall themed treats with all types of non-alcoholic Halloween mocktails and themed drinks.

    I personally love a variety of sweets and savories so here are the ones I choose first: Witches Finger Cookies, Halloween Sandwiches, Spider Cookies, No-Bake Ghost Cookies, Halloween Cheeseball, and Gluten-Free Quesadilla Jack Oโ€™ Lantern are my go to’s.

    Another great option to serve this mocktail is just plain old gluten-free Halloween candy or a Halloween charcuterie board. The best part about this recipe is that it will WOW all on it’s own so doesn’t require much.

    Glass of black sangria with dark fruit in a wine glass

    Other Halloween Mocktails

    Each of these spooky Halloween mocktails is sure to be a hit at your next Halloween party. The drinks are fun, a little creepy and a lot delicious!

    For this witches night out Halloween party I made these for, I really wanted the mocktails to be the star. I first chose this delicious dark sangria from Eden over at Sugar and Charm.

    I simply replaced the regular wine with a 0.0% non-alcoholic red and it was my favorite drink of the night! The plums, black grapes and blackberries made for a very spooky drinks presentation. She also has a hocus focus punch you can check out, just be sure to leave out the alcohol.

    • Frog’s Breath Floats from Chicken Scratch NY
    • Mulled Apple Cider from The Urben Life
    • Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice from A Saucy Kitchen
    • Candycorn Punch from Creative Homemaking
    • Spooky Halloween Punch from Bitz and Giggles
    • Melting Witch Halloween Punch from Food Meanderings
    • Jack O’ Lantern Punch from Party with Unicorns

    If you like this, be sure to check out these other great Halloween ideasโ€ฆ

    • Family Halloween Costumes
    • Witches Night Out Halloween Party
    • Mom n’ Me Halloween Brunch

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    Smoking Halloween Mocktails

    Smoking Halloween Mocktails in a hand
    4.80 from 20 votes
    Give your next Halloween party a ghoulish glam-up with Smoking Halloween Mocktails. This delightfully witchy brew will charm and WOW everyone who gets to sample it. And because this recipe leaves out the booze, even the littlest goblin can enjoy!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
    Total Time: 10 minutes mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Halloween, halloween drink, mocktail, non alcoholic
    Servings: 4 drinks
    Calories: 162kcal
    Author: Chandice Probst

    Ingredients

    • 2 C apple cider
    • 2 C orange juice
    • 1/2 tsp orange zest
    • 1 C pumpkin puree
    • 2 T simple syrup
    • 2 T mulling spices in a cheesecloth or tea strainer
    • dry ice

    Instructions

    • Whisk together apple cider, orange juice, orange zest, and purรฉed pumpkin in a pan on the stove over medium to low heat
    • Add simple syrup and some mulling spices in a cheeseclothย to the punch andย continue cooking
    • Heatย thoroughly then remove spices
    • Whisk it really well and serve warm
    • Add a bit of dry ice for an eerie effectย that everyone will love!

    Notes

    I recommend only adding a TINY (like the size of a large pea) piece of dry ice to each cup or they will overflow with bubbles. You can always add more.
    Have guests wait to enjoy their beverage until it stops bubbling and dry ice is melted.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 9785IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

    This was originally published on October 3, 2018. It has been updated as of October 1, 2019 to include more photos and recipes from other great blogs.

    Photos by Amie Pendle

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    Comments

    1. Veronika Sykorova says

      October 25, 2021 at 7:55 am

      Dry ice looks so fun but I’ve never tried it. This year might be the year I finally do haha!

      Reply
    2. Jacqueline Debono says

      October 24, 2021 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      This mocktail is absolutely brilliant for a Halloween party! Need to find a source for dry ice!

      Reply
    3. Leslie says

      October 23, 2021 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      I love that this is a mocktail! Such a fun way to try a festive drink!

      Reply
    4. Marie says

      October 23, 2021 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      This warm apple cider is so delicious! Love the dry ice trick, such a spectacular way to serve the drink on a special night! Very clever.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        October 26, 2021 at 3:41 am

        Thanks Marie, they are fantastic!

        Reply
    5. Alex says

      October 22, 2021 at 6:15 pm

      How neat! I was going to make apple cider for our Halloween party but this looks way more fun!

      Reply
    6. Erin says

      October 22, 2021 at 12:50 pm

      These cocktails are so fun! I’ll have to try these out before Halloween!

      Reply
    7. Adriana says

      October 20, 2021 at 5:03 am

      5 stars
      What a cool drink this is, a total surprise with the smoking element and a true party drink with no alcohol. The perfect treat for everyone.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        October 21, 2021 at 8:41 pm

        Thanks Adriana, they really are super fun! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    8. Heather says

      October 19, 2021 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      so many spooky options with these creative cocktails and the dry ice puts it over the top

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        October 21, 2021 at 8:40 pm

        Thanks Heather, yes they are some of our favorites for Halloween! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    9. Amanda Dixon says

      October 18, 2021 at 11:53 pm

      5 stars
      This is so fun for Halloween! I always love a festive drink, and this will be perfect for the holiday. Really love all those fall flavors.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        October 21, 2021 at 8:37 pm

        Thanks Amanda, it is one of our favorites!

        Reply
    10. Veronika Sykorova says

      September 28, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      Wow these all look amazing! I love a good cocktail but sometimes I just don’t feel like drinking alcohol. I’m definitely trying some of these!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        October 01, 2020 at 4:03 pm

        Thanks Veronika, so glad you are enjoying them! Yes, a good mocktail is needed sometimes. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    11. Erin says

      September 27, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      These are all so fun! I’d love to try the 3-ingredient one for kids. My kid would love that!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        October 01, 2020 at 4:04 pm

        Thanks Erin! It is easy and festive. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    12. Alex says

      September 27, 2020 at 6:34 pm

      How cool! I didn’t know that dry ice could be used in drinks. What a fun effect!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        October 01, 2020 at 4:05 pm

        Thanks Alex, yes, makes them so much for spooky! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    13. Uma Srinivas says

      September 27, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      What a fun, and quick non-alchoholic drink! Perfect and looking forward try these for the Halloween party.

      Reply
    14. Debbie says

      September 27, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      So many fun mocktails in one post! I love the Smoking Halloween Mocktail . I will be making this for our annual neighborhood Halloween Party. The dry ice is the perfect creepy touch.

      Reply
    15. Andrea Howe says

      September 26, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      Oh so many fun cocktails to try this Halloween! I think that pumpkin punch is calling my name. Thanks for such great ideas ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        September 27, 2020 at 4:03 am

        Thanks Andrea, it is one of my fave October drinks! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    16. Amy Liu Dong says

      September 25, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      What a great drinks recipe idea to make for this Halloween and I will definitely try making some of these. Thank you!

      Reply
    17. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli says

      September 25, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      So many fun ideas! Each one looks unique and pretty delicious! The pumpkin punch spiked my attention, but really loved them all!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        September 25, 2020 at 7:39 pm

        Thanks Nicoletta, so glad you liked them! We love making spooky mocktails for Halloween!

        Reply
    18. Aditi Bahl says

      September 24, 2020 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      wow, what an interesting post. love the drinks and combination of ingredients. will surely try a few this Halloween.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        September 25, 2020 at 7:40 pm

        Thanks, I am so glad you enjoyed this!

        Reply
    19. Libby says

      October 30, 2019 at 10:52 pm

      Where did you buy the dry ice?

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        October 31, 2019 at 2:07 pm

        Just at our regular grocery store. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    20. Lyn says

      October 17, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun idea! I love that it’s smoking ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        October 17, 2019 at 9:18 pm

        Thanks! Makes it extra eerie ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
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