Halloween Mocktail Recipe
This easy Halloween mocktail recipe is crisp, refreshing, and made without spooky ingredients.
One of the most popular non-alcoholic drink recipes is the Virgin Moscow Mule. I love to make variations of that drink and have a Christmas Mule Mocktail. This Halloween mocktail is another variation on the mule, but it’s blood red, thanks to blood oranges. Dry Ice creates a spooky, steamy effect. With a fun mocktail like this, you won’t miss the alcohol.
Why You’ll Love this Non-Alcoholic Halloween Drink
- Low-sugar: I use sugar-free ginger beer and sparkling water to make this mocktail.
- Fresh and effervescent: a bubbly base is naturally flavored with ginger, lime, and blood orange.
- Easy to make: this drink requires just a few simple ingredients.
- Foggy dry ice effect: you can add a smoky, spooky effect with dry ice, perfect for serving in a cauldron or vintage glassware
What You’ll Need
This drink is essentially a virgin Moscow mule with blood orange juice.
- Ginger Beer: don’t worry; ginger beer is non-alcoholic. It’s not as sweet as ginger ale and easy to find sugar-free.
- Fresh lime juice: lime is a classic combination that cuts the ginger beer’s sweetness.
- Fresh blood oranges: if you can’t find blood oranges, use any red juice you can find, such as pomegranate or cranberry.
- Sparkling water: use plain sparkling water or lime for this bubbly drink
- Fresh mint: you can muddle in a bit of fresh mint or simply use it as a garnish
- Glassware for serving
- A Cauldron or large bowl for larger amounts of Halloween punch
Important Notes for Using Dry Ice
Using dry ice in Halloween drinks is a fun way to add a spooky, foggy effect to cocktails and punch. Here’s a safe, step-by-step guide to creating those smoky cauldrons of brew for Halloween:
1. Safety First
- Handle with Gloves or Tongs: Dry ice is extremely cold (about -109°F / -78.5°C) and can cause burns if touched directly. Use insulated gloves or metal tongs to handle it.
- Ventilation: Ensure good ventilation, as dry ice releases carbon dioxide gas as it sublimates (turns from solid to gas).
2. Preparing the Dry Ice
- Break into Small Pieces: If you have a large block of dry ice, use a hammer to break it into smaller chunks carefully. Smaller pieces will sublimate faster, creating more fog.
- Store Properly: Keep the dry ice in a cooler or insulated container until you’re ready to use it, as it will dissipate quickly at room temperature.
3. Adding Dry Ice to Drinks
- Large Punch Bowls/Cauldrons: Place a few small chunks of dry ice directly into the punch. The ice will settle at the bottom, creating a dense, smoky fog that rises over the bowl. It’s safe if the dry ice doesn’t touch lips or skin.
- Individual Drinks (Extra Caution Required): For single-serve drinks, it’s best to use dry ice chips or pellets in a compartmented container or special dry ice holders that keep it separate from the drink itself to prevent direct contact.
4. Serving and Cautions
- Wait for It to Dissipate: The dry ice will sublimate within 5-10 minutes, leaving only regular ice or water behind. Avoid drinking until it has fully dissipated to prevent ingestion of solid dry ice.
- Avoid Small, Loose Pieces in Drinks: For extra caution, remove any remaining solid pieces with a spoon or tongs before serving.
More Healthy Fall Mocktail Ideas
For a mocktail menu that’s both festive and healthy, try these spooky, sugar-free options:
- Apple Cider Mule: Swap the blood orange juice in this recipe for apple cider and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
- Sleepy Girl Magnesium Mocktail: This relaxing mocktail is perfect for unwinding in the evening. Add a splash of pomegranate or cranberry juice for fall and winter.
- Cranberry Kombucha Mocktail: Add cranberry juice to your favorite kombucha and garnish with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig.
- Apple Cider Spritz: For a crisp, autumnal sip, make a light apple cider mocktail by mixing unsweetened apple juice with sparkling water and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice: For a pumpkin mocktail, you can’t go wrong with a Harry Potter recipe.
What to Serve With Halloween Mocktails
Halloween Mocktail Recipe
These easy Halloween mocktails are refreshing non-alcoholic drinks with ginger, lime, and blood orange. Blood red and steaming with dry ice, they are a tasty and healthy Halloween drink option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Reed's ginger beer*
- 1/2 cup blood orange juice
- juice of 1 medium limes (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/3 cup sparkling water
- Dry ice
Instructions
- Combine the ginger beer with the blood orange juice, lime juice, and sparkling water in copper mugs, coupes, or rocks glasses.
- Taste and adjust to your liking. This recipe is flexible, and your measurements don't need to be exact.
- Add 1-2 small pieces of dry ice into each glass or a few pieces into a cauldron or punch bowl. They will sink to the bottom in a larger bowl, and the smoke will waft up. This is safe if the dry ice doesn't touch your skin.
Notes
We use Reed's zero-sugar ginger beer but feel free to use your favorite.
Dry Ice: It is very important to handle dry ice safely. Always use tongs to handle it, and never touch dry ice directly. Do not drink beverages that still contain dry ice, as it can burn. Either wait until it dissipates or strain the dry ice before drinking.
Rim: for an extra spooky touch, run a cut lime around the rim of glasses and dip in black sugar.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 drinkAmount Per Serving: Calories: 30Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Nutritionix. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your favorite calculator.
