Not looking forward to battling it out for an alcohol restock ahead of Halloween? Why not reach for those bottles of tequila that have been sitting on your shelf since your last summer barbecue? This Halloween, we’re encouraging you to surprise your friends (and maybe even yourself) by whipping up some spine-tingling tequila cocktails that’ll have everyone talking.

From “Black Magic-Ritas” to the classic “Ranch Water,” for those looking to evoke the spirits of the Texan cowboys from their resting place in Terlingua — these spooky sips are perfect for your annual Halloween movie marathon or that last-minute costume party you decided to throw. And hey, if an uninvited ghostly guest shows up, at least you’ll have something to offer them — who knows, it might even convince them to stop rattling those chains!

Ahead, we’ve rounded up a collection of haunting Halloween cocktail recipes featuring everyone’s favorite spirit: Tequila. Keep reading for our spooky Halloween cocktail recipes that are sure to raise spirits in more ways than one.

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Black Magic-Rita

@batendertipsy

Black Magic Margarita #batender #drink

♬ original sound – Tipsy Batender

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Patrón El Alto tequila
• 1 oz blackberry syrup
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 drop Scrappy’s Firewater Tincture
• Black lava salt and sugar spiderweb garnish

Instructions:

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Add Patrón El Alto tequila, fresh lime juice, blackberry liqueur, and simple syrup to the shaker.
• Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds to chill and combine ingredients.
• Strain the mixture into a chilled margarita glass filled with ice.
• Garnish with fresh blackberries and a lime wedge.

Ranch Water

@cocktailmarketplace

Ranch Water👨‍🌾🍸 this cocktail is simple, satisfying & super Texan #ranchwater #ranchwatercocktail #ranchwaterrecipe #cocktailrecipe #easyrecipe #tequila #3ingredientrecipes #texas #texan #simplelife #cocktailmarketplace

♬ (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Patrón Silver tequila
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• Topo Chico mineral water
• Ice
• Lime wedge, for garnish

Instructions:

• Fill a highball glass with ice.
• Pour 2 oz Patrón Silver tequila over the ice.
• Add 1 oz fresh lime juice.
• Top with Topo Chico mineral water.
• Gently stir to combine.
• Garnish with a lime wedge.

Vampire Sunrise

@liquorbae

A Vampire Sunrise is a Halloween-themed twist on a Tequila Sunrise. #fyp #trendingvideo #cocktails

♬ original sound – liquorbae – liquorbae

Ingredients

• 2 oz tequila
• 4 oz orange juice
• 3/4 oz grenadine
• Orange slice and cherry, for garnish

Instructions

• Fill a highball glass with ice.
• Pour tequila over the ice.
• Add orange juice and stir gently.
• Slowly pour grenadine over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
• Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.

El Diablo

@kristiwithatwist

Get ready to dance with devil after trying this El Diablo drink recipe. The sweetness of the black currant, mixed with the tartness of the lime and spice of the ginger beer creates a uniquely refreshing & tasty cocktail. For those looking for new, but simple tequila cocktail recipes, El Diablo is your new devilish delight! 1.5 oz Tequila 0.5 oz Crème de Cassis 0.5 oz Lime Juice Ginger Beer #drinkrecipe #tequila #tequilacocktailrecipe #cocktailrecipe #tequilatok

♬ Tuyo (Narcos Theme) – Rodrigo Amarante

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz tequila (preferably reposado)
• 0.5 oz crème de cassis
• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
• Ginger beer, to top
• Lime wheel and blackberry, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Add tequila, crème de cassis, and fresh lime juice to the shaker.
• Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds.
• Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
• Top with ginger beer.
• Gently stir to combine.
• Garnish with a lime wheel and a blackberry, if desired.

Grave Digger

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz preferred coffee liqueur
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• Ice
• Lime wheel, for garnish

Instructions:

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Add tequila, coffee liqueur, and fresh lime juice to the shaker.
• Shake vigorously for about 10 to 15 seconds.
• Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass filled with ice.
• Garnish with a lime wheel.

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