8 Great Orange Drinks for Halloween

Barb Webb
If you're in the mood to grab a little spirit of the Great Pumpkin, these orange concoctions are sure to add a little spice to your Halloween night.

Best of all, most of the drinks require simple ingredients and you don't have to be a master drink mixer to create them.

Boxer

This old dog will really put the bark in your Halloween bite.

1 Shot of Scotch Whisky
1 Shot of Dry Vermouth
1 Shot of Grapefruit Juice

Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Stir, then strain into a short glass.

Orange Cat

There's nothing black about this spunky cat.

1 Shot of Cranberry Vodka
1 Shot of Shots of Raspberry Liqueur
1 Shot of Lemon juice
1 Shot of Roses Lime
½ Shot of Grenadine
Orange Soda

Pour all ingredients, except for the orange soda, into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a hurricane glass filled with ice. Top off with orange soda.

Fall Breeze

This refreshing drink just might inspire you to take a hayride to the pumpkin patch.

1 Shot of Vodka
1 Shot of Orange Juice
1 Shot of Apple Juice
1 Splash of Cranberry Juice

Starting with the Vodka, build ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice. Serve with a slice of lime.

Mimosa

This classic favorite gives off a great orange hue.

3 Shots of Orange Juice
1 Shot of Orange CuraÁao
Champagne

In a tall champagne flute, add orange juice and Orange CuraÁao. Top off with champagne. Drop a maraschino cherry in the bottom of the glass for decoration.

Passo Pumpkin Shock

The name says it all; this one is a real zinger!

1/2 Shot of Passo
1/2 Shot of Lime Vodka
Orange Juice

Layer Passo and Lime Vodka in a highball glass filled with ice. Top off with orange juice.

Tequila Sunrise

With variant shades of red and orange, this drink wears its own Halloween costume.

2 Shots of Tequila
Orange Juice
1 Dash of Grenadine

In a highball glass filled with ice, start with the tequila, add orange juice, and then top with grenadine.

Bellini

This Italian favorite is rumored to be a hit in Transylvania too.

3 Shots of Champagne

1 Shot of Peach Schnapps

1 Dash of Grenadine

Pour ingredients, in order given, into a tall champagne glass.

Orange Velvet

If you need a martini for the mix, this is the one for Halloween fun!

2 Shots of Vanilla Vodka
1 Dash of Sweet Vermouth

Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Decorate with an orange twist.

Published by Barb Webb

Author/ Freelance writer, Barb Webb is a Paper Crafts Expert, Cost Cutting Expert and one Internet-savvy Mom! In addition to being a Featured Crafting Contributor for Associated Content, Barb is the Paper C...  View profile

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  • Sherry9/28/2007

    Awesome list!

  • ParisRobin9/8/2007

    I am printing these recipes out..a great way to usher in fall(I just wish it would cool off a bit first)

  • Barb Webb9/8/2007

    LOL-ing - love the comments all- you rock!

    Carol, if you stop by, I'll whip one up for ya :)

    Dr... only I know the answer... and I'll never tell ;-)

    PS: They are all great drinks! Little known fact, I used to be a bartender and only post the best concoctions :)

  • eiffelvu9/8/2007

    that orange cat...sounds like one I would love..thanks

  • Amanda Cartwright9/6/2007

    Thanks for putting these together! I may not be able to wait until Halloween to try them out!

  • Bridgitte Williams9/5/2007

    I love this!! Great Halloween article. I'll take one of these treats anytime. :-)

  • Carol Bengle Gilbert9/5/2007

    Is this what you're handing out for treats?

  • Lisa Riggs9/5/2007

    Love it! I am printing this out.Thanks Barb!

  • DrDevience9/5/2007

    Are you trying to get me drunk so you can take advantage of me?

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