Who’s ready for Halloween martinis that are frightfully delicious? No matter if you’re throwing a Halloween party or are just looking for a simple Halloween martini that you can sip the night away with, these tasty cocktails have you covered.
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The fun part about making festive cocktails and martinis is that you can easily change them up to complement whatever time of year it is. Candy corn vodka, anyone?
What I love best about making martinis for Halloween is that every sip is packed full of that sweet candy flavor. It’s like trick or treating for adults - without having to walk around the ‘hood!
Speaking of crazy good drink recipes, be sure to check out my Spooky Halloween Cocktails as well as my Lemon Cake Cocktail. All are simple to make, simple to sip, and simple to fall in love with over and over again.
Be sure to drink responsibly or have someone on standby to make your responsible decisions for you, and have a great Halloween.
Why You’ll Love These Martini Recipes
- They literally taste just like the candy that they’re named after!
- You can whip them up with ease to be the best mixologist of the night!
- It’s a fun way to add a treat for the grown-ups that they don’t have to worry about sharing with the kids.
Martini Ingredients
Since I’m showing you how to make three Halloween martinis, the recipes are broken down below. You might as well gather up all the ingredients needed so that you can plan on making all three. (Trust me - you’re going to want to!)
Twizzler Martini
For the Twizzler vodka:
- Twizzler bites
- vodka
For the Twizzler-tini:
- Twizzler vodka
- cranberry juice
- dash of lime juice
Candy Corn Martinis
For the infused vodka:
- candy corn
- vodka
For the Cordials:
- orange liqueur
- lemon
- egg white
- Candy corn, for garnish
Dark Chocolate Martini
For the Sugar Rim
- raw sugar
For the Dark Chocolate Martini
- chocolate liqueur
- vodka
- chilled espresso
- heavy cream
How to infuse vodka
To get all the steps and directions for these martini recipes, scroll to the bottom of the post for the recipe card.
To make these festive Halloween drinks, infusing vodka is key. This is basically where you’re adding the flavor of the candy to the vodka to make the candy-inspired martinis.
While you’ll be changing out the type of candy used depending on the Halloween drink recipe that you pick, the basics to infuse vodka are the same.
Combine the candy with the vodka, and then store it in an airtight container. It needs to stay in that container for at least 3 hours. Strain and then use the vodka for the martini recipes.
Pro Tips
- Chop up the candy before adding it to the vodka. It just makes it easier to store that way.
- If you want to really spice up your night, you can actually eat the candy that’s been soaking in the vodka. Be warned - it’s STRONG.
- If you want to wait until after Halloween to make this martini, use the leftover candy from the kid's trick-or-treating!
Variations
As you can probably guess, this recipe for making Halloween martinis can be used with any type of candy. Twizzlers, candy corn, skittles….you name it!
How to store
Since it takes a bit to infuse vodka, you can make it ahead of time and then store it for later. I would keep it stored in an airtight container in the fridge for the best results.
FAQs
It’s not a requirement to have one, but it does make it fun! Shaking up these Halloween martini recipes and serving them to your family and friends is all part of the process.
If you don’t have a martini shaker, just stir well and pour.
Since these cocktails are all centered around sweets and treats, put a few of them on the rim of the glass. Swirl a bit of chocolate, add a twizzler bite or candy corn to the side, or even just sprinkle on some sugar.
You can easily make the vodka portion of this recipe ahead of time, but when it comes to serving and pouring, this is best fresh.
Typically, no. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t. If you’re a fan of an iced martini, make it happen. It’s your drink - enjoy it!
More Cocktail Recipes
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📖 Recipe
Twizzler Martini
AmericanIngredients
For the Twizzler vodka:
- ½ cup Twizzler bites
- 1 ½ cups vodka
For the Twizzler-tini:
- 2 oz Twizzler vodka
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- dash of lime juice
Instructions
- Combine Twizzlers and vodka in a jar and let mingle for at least 3 hours.
- Strain.
- In a cocktail shaker combine Twizzler-flavored vodka, cranberry, juice, and lime with ice and shake well.
- Serve with fresh Twizzlers bites in the glass.
Nutrition
Nutritional informations provided as a courtesy and is only an approximatation. Values will changes based on ingredients used.
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Candy Corn Halloween Martinis
AmericanIngredients
For the infused vodka:
- ½ cup candy corn
- 1 ½ cups vodka
For the Cordials:
- 2 oz orange liqueur
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 large egg white
- Candy corn - for garnish
Instructions
Infuse the vodka:
- Combine the candy corn and vodka in an airtight container; set aside for at least 3 hours, then strain.
Make the cordials:
- Add 4 ounces of the candy corn vodka, the orange liqueur, lemon juice and egg white to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.
- Strain into 2 chilled martini glasses and garnish with candy corn.
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Dark Chocolate Martini
Ingredients
For the Sugar Rim
- 2 tbs raw sugar
For the Dark Chocolate Martini
- 2 oz chocolate liqueur
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz chilled espresso
- 1 oz heavy cream
Instructions
- Moisten the rim of a chilled martini glass and dip it in the sugar-chocolate mixture.
- Combine the chocolate liqueur, vodka, espresso, and cream in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Strain the cocktail into the sugar-rimmed martini glass.
Notes
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Boulder Locavore says
I can't believe you were that close to snow and went to find it! There is something charming about the first snow though we expect it in October I know from our conversation last week, you don't! I love these photos! Gorgeous and very fun to read at the first of the spookiest day of the year! Boo. Have a great one.
Roxana GreenGirl says
I can't believe you drove for two hours to see the first snow! Sounds like a fun day, except the almost kidney explosion part:)
Happy Halloween Kita! Spooky cocktails!
jules says
These look so decadent...but ideal for knocking back and ignoring the bell ringing for trick or treaters!!!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
I'll take a twizzler tini please because I love cranberry juice 🙂
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
I don't have any kids, but I'm pretty positive that I NEED one of each of these martinis tonight!
Ann says
Holy cow! Those are some halloween party drinks! Nicely done!
amanda @ fake ginger says
Whyyy don't I have any of the ingredients for these?! A trip to the liquor store is in order! ASAP!
Karen says
These all look like a perfect way to spend Halloween to me! And I'm not the biggest candy corn fan, but I'm very intrigued by the Candy Corn Cordials.
Kita says
I would say if your not the biggest candy corn fan - don't go for this one. I'm not either and tbh, what happens to candy corn as its hanging out in vodka didn't help my 'love' of candy corn any 😉
cassie//bake your day says
The candy corn infused vodka sounds right up my alley. Love these, Kita!
Liz says
What fabulous cocktails, Kita! They all are so unique and delicious looking....I don't think I could decide which to try first. Sorry your weekend was a bit of a bust...so wishing you a wonderful Halloween!
Carolyn says
Oooo, bring on that dark chocolate martini!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
These would be so perfect for a Halloween party!
elizabeth @Mango_Queen says
These spirits are incredible ! Thanks for thinking of us. We do enjoy Halloween, as well. And even more now, with these beverages!
Elyse @The Cultural Dish says
I need to go to your house on Halloween! Love these cocktails!
Maggie @ Vittles and Bits says
Love these, so creative!! Twizzler tini... stop. I'm on candy overload right now and that STILL sounds amazing!
Danielle @ Runs With Spatulas says
Why oh why did I NOT buy any Twizzlers? That Twizzler-tini sounds fabulous and the hubby loves him some Twizzlers. Dang it. Looks like I will be hitting up the post-Halloween sales tomorrow.
ping says
Love the colors! After all that ... I doubt it'll get me thru the nite, I'd pass out! 😀
Grubarazzi (@Grubarazzi) says
Oh man. I'm having a second Halloween tonight and making these drinks.
cathy @ Noble Pig says
Love these! I am going to link back to them in my upcoming Halloween Recipes post!!