Halloween Margarita

ByLisa July 21, 2023August 3, 2024

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This haunted Halloween Margarita is a fun fall version of the classic summer drink. With a sweet berry flavor and a vibrant purple color, this delicious cocktail will take your Halloween party to the next level!

Halloween Margarita

I love a good margarita in the summertime but if you think they’re only for sipping poolside, just wait until you try this Halloween margarita recipe! It’s going to have you craving margaritas all year round.

This recipe has the delicious tequila, lime, and citrus combination that we in the classic drink. But this time I’ve added fresh blackberries and blueberry pomegranate juice to give it some spooky fall color and a delicious, sweet berry flavor!

While this spooky concoction is a must-have for Halloween parties, it’s also great for Thanksgiving, game day, or any other fall celebration. The delicious mixed berry flavor gives it a unique taste that’s a fun twist on the classic recipe.

Serve it alongside our Halloween Jello Shots, Syringe Jello Shots and Poison Apple Cocktail for plenty of delicious and boozy fall fun!

Halloween Margaritas on cutting board shot from above

Why We Love This Recipe

It’s Festive – This recipe takes the classic summer margarita and gives it a fun Halloween twist.
It’s Easy – No blender or cocktail shaker required. Just mix a few simple ingredients together and give it a good stir.
It’s Unique – The berry flavor is a perfect match with the tequila and lime, and really sets it apart from the typical margarita.

Ingredients

Blackberries, plus more for garnish
Agave nectar
Pomegranate blueberry juice
Triple sec (or any orange liqueur)
Blanco tequila
Juice from 1 lime
Lime wedges, for garnish
Salt, for garnish
Ice, for serving
Splash of blackberry sparkling water (optional)
Fresh mint leaves or rosemary, for garnish

How to Make Haunted Halloween Margaritas

Step 1. Add agave nectar and blackberries to a pitcher. Gently mash the blackberries with a muddler to release the juices.

Step 2. Pour in the tequila, triple sec, blueberry juice, and lime juice.

Tequila being added to pitcher of muddled blackberries

Pouring blueberry pomegranate juice into pitcher

Step 3. Stir to combine.

Step 4. Rim your margarita glasses with a slice of lime and then dip the rim in salt. Fill the glasses with ice.

Step 5. Pour the margarita through a mesh strainer into your glasses. Then top with blackberry sparkling water and garnish with mint leaves, lime wedges, and rosemary if desired. Enjoy!

Halloween margarita with spellbooks in the background

Tips & Tricks

Make these into frozen margaritas by adding all the ingredients, plus 3 cups of ice, to a blender. Blend until smooth and enjoy.
It’s not absolutely necessary to strain the margarita, but it does help keep chunks of blackberries from getting into your cocktail.
If you don’t have a cocktail muddler, try using the back of a wooden spoon to mash the blackberries.
Garnish with rosemary to turn this into a pretty Christmas margarita.

Fun Halloween Cocktail Names

Looking for a fun name to fit with your party theme and get your guests in the Halloween spirit? Try one of these festive options:

Vampire’s Kiss Margarita
Mystic Moon Margarita
Monster Mash Margarita
Scary Mary Margarita
Margarita of Misfortune

Halloween margaritas on wooden cutting board with a half lime

Can I Make These in Advance?

If making these for a party, you can prepare them several hours in advance. Put all ingredients (except ice) into a pitcher and keep it refrigerated. When ready to serve, strain the drinks into ice-filled glasses.

What If I Don’t Have Agave Nectar?

You can try using honey, simple syrup, or even granulated white sugar.