Best Halloween Drinks to Buy in the UK: Spirits, Wine and Mixers for Your Party

Halloween 2026 falls on a Saturday, and UK retailers expect the timing to lift party spending. Savvy's survey of 1,002 UK shoppers forecasts £705m of Halloween spending, up 6% on 2025, with alcoholic drinks the fastest-growing category at 13%. If you're hosting, the drinks table matters as much as the decorations. This guide to the best Halloween drinks to buy in the UK covers spirits, wine, mixers and alcohol-free options for your party. Each pick has tasting notes and a serving idea, so you can choose by flavour and by how it looks in the glass. So, let’s look straight in! 

Best Spirits for Halloween

Choose spirits for what they do in the glass: warmth, colour, or a clean base for mixers. These are the Halloween drinks to buy first, because one good bottle in each style covers most party menus.

Rum

Bullion Spiced Rum Gold Original (70cl, 40% ABV) is triple-distilled Guyanese sugar cane rum, with a fourth distillation in the Bullion vault that infuses spiced botanicals from around the world. Natural vanilla, caramel and Himalayan salt are added, and the rum is blended with Welsh water filtered through the Brecon Beacons.

The brand describes rich salted caramel and smooth vanilla, with toffee, nutmeg, honey, spiced berries and sweet orange peel. The finish has a whisper of cinnamon and pepper. It works over ice or in a rum and cola, and it suits cold-weather serves.

Vodka

• Absolut Blue Original (70cl, 40% ABV): A Swedish vodka made from winter wheat grown around Åhus, with no added sugar. Ocado's listing describes butterscotch, toffee and fresh bread aromas with a hint of citrus, and a smooth finish with lingering warmth. It suits Espresso Martinis and Bloody Marys, and works for batch punches at Halloween parties. 

• AU Bubblegum Colour Changing Vodka (70cl): The liquid changes colour when mixed, and the flavour is bubble gum. Serve it over ice or with lemonade. This is perfect for that spooky Halloween vibe. 

Gin

Another perfect Halloween drink is the Tanqueray No. Ten (70cl, 47.3% ABV). It is distilled four times. It uses Tanqueray's classic botanicals of juniper, coriander, angelica and liquorice, then adds fresh limes, oranges, pink grapefruit and chamomile in the 500-litre copper "Tiny Ten" still. Reviewers note a juniper-led nose with lime zest and grapefruit, and a soft mouthfeel. Serve it with tonic and a grapefruit wedge.

Tequila

• 1800 Silver (70cl, 40% ABV): Made from 100% blue agave from Jalisco and double-distilled, with a blend of white tequilas for complexity. The nose is floral and fruity with agave, the palate clean and delicate, and the finish medium with a peppery fade. Use it in a Margarita or sip it neat.

• Sierra Silver (70cl, 38% ABV): A double-distilled blanco with a fruity, fresh aroma, a slight chilli note and hints of green apple and young pineapple. Retailers market it for shots with salt and lemon or for long drinks.

Best Black and Coloured Spirits

Colour is the quickest way to make a drink look themed, and it shapes the best Halloween drinks for a table of costumes. Kraken Roast Coffee Black Spiced Rum (70cl, 40% ABV) is a jet-black rum. It has roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and molasses, with vanilla and spice. The palate has espresso, cocoa, and dark sugar, balanced by soft spice and a bittersweet roasted edge, with a smooth, lingering coffee and chocolate finish. Serve it on the rocks, with cola, or in a coffee-style cocktail.

For a wider range of Halloween spirits, add one of these:

• AU Black Grape Vodka (70cl, 35.2% ABV): A five-times-distilled British vodka made with black grapes and South Down spring water, which gives a vivid purple colour. Master of Malt notes juicy grapes, smooth grain, and a hint of menthol. It works on the rocks or with lemonade.

• Patrón XO Cafe (70cl, 35% ABV): A dry coffee liqueur made from Patrón Silver tequila and Arabica coffee essence, with notes of roasted coffee, chocolate, vanilla, and cooked agave. It works neat, on the rocks, or in an espresso martini.

Best Wines, Prosecco and Port for Halloween

Wine suits a seated dinner or a quieter gathering. For the best Halloween drinks for adults, choose dark, rich reds and a sparkling option for arrivals.

• Montigoli Amarone della Valpolicella 2022 (75cl) is made from grapes partially dried before fermentation. This concentrates the sugars and flavour, so the wine is richer and more powerful than a typical Valpolicella red. Wine Enthusiast's review of the 2022 describes dried cherries and raisined plums with sweet tobacco and vanilla. Serve it with roast meat, mature cheese, or dark chocolate.

• Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial Demi-Sec is made to be served over ice. Moët recommends serving it at 8 to 10°C in a wide-bowled glass, and suggests a spritz-style cocktail with Aperol, bitters, and a grapefruit twist. As a general guide, ruby or tawny port suits chocolate at the end of the night.

Best Mixers and Soft Drinks

Mixers decide whether a good spirit tastes good. If you're stocking Halloween drinks UK guests will want, pair each spirit with a mixer that suits it:

• Lemonade: The standard mixer for AU Bubblegum and Black Grape vodkas.
• Ginger ale or ginger beer: Suits Bullion rum, with an orange slice.
• Tonic: Pairs with Tanqueray No. Ten, with grapefruit.
• Cola: A safe pairing for spiced and coffee rums.
• Apple juice: A seasonal base for vodka and punch.
• Soda water: For lighter serves and to dilute stronger drinks.

Best Alcohol Free Options

Almost a quarter of surveyed shoppers would consider Halloween-themed low- or no-alcohol drinks. The best Halloween drinks for non-drinkers should look as good as the alcoholic ones:

• Cauldron punch: Apple juice, ginger beer, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks in a large bowl.
• Blood-red mocktail: Cranberry juice topped with soda and a lime wedge.
• Spiced hot apple: Warm apple juice with cloves and cinnamon.
• Sparkling water with fruit: Add blackberries or pomegranate seeds for a dark, spooky look.

Note: Label the alcohol-free jugs so no one picks up the wrong cup.

Best Drinks by Party Size

Choosing drinks for a gathering is easier when you plan around the number of guests and offer a mix of options. Use these suggested quantities as a starting point, then adjust them based on your guests’ preferences and the length of the event. Estimates are based on spirit measures of 25 to 50 ml.

Conclusion

Now that you know what to shop, it’s time to shop with a trusted retailer, R&V Drinks. We are a UK online retailer of spirits, wine and whisky. Our Halloween collection brings seasonal discounts on tequila, rum, vodka, gin and wine together in one place. You can compare bottles, order ahead and avoid the weekend rush. Choose your bottles, add your mixers and enjoy your party responsibly.

FAQs About Halloween Drinks to Buy in the UK

What are easy Halloween cocktails to make at home?

Simple batch serves work best: cranberry juice and lemonade punch with a slug of gin or vodka, or a blackberry bramble for something more refined. 

What is a good Halloween martini?

The Vampire's Kiss is a martini made with vodka, Chambord, and cranberry juice. For something greener, a neon potion combines Midori and Cointreau with citrus.

What dessert-style Halloween cocktails can I make?

Leftover trick-or-treat candy can be blended with ice cream, whiskey, Irish cream, and coffee liqueur for a thick, frosty, adults-only dessert drink. 

Do I need ID to order alcohol online in the UK?

You must be 18. Retailers must have effective age-verification systems, which can include electoral register checks, and may ask for proof of age at delivery. 

How do you make a Halloween drink glow in the dark?

Mix a clear spirit with tonic water, which contains quinine, then place the glass under a blacklight. Quinine fluoresces blue under UV light, so use clear glasses. R