# Creepy Witch Cocktails This Gruesome Halloween Refreshmentis Perfect for Adults to Enjoy By M | Published 2015-10-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-refreshment References: [homemadehooplah](http://homemadehooplah.com/recipes/purple-people-eater-cocktail/) & [homemadehooplah](http://homemadehooplah.com) Halloween isn't just for children as proven with these ghoulish purple Halloween refreshments designed to give adults something fun to sip on. The drinks feature a rich dark purple hue that might remind you of a [ghoulish witch's potion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witchs-brew-slush-float). These [festive fall cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-calorie-margarita) are super easy to make and give a beautiful presentation. The drink is made from mixing grenadine, [cranberry juice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-spiked-cranberry) and Blue Curacao to create the deep purple hue. The drink is then topped off with vodka and sweet and sour mix to create a tantalizing sweet and zesty flavor. To match the purple color of the cocktail, the drink is served in a goblet rimmed with purple sugar and topped with ice and black straws. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Adult Halloween Cocktails:** The trend of creating sophisticated and visually appealing Halloween cocktails for adults opens up opportunities for mixologists and bars to create unique and spooky drink experiences. - **Ghoulish Beverage Presentation:** The trend of serving Halloween cocktails in visually striking ways, such as using goblets rimmed with colored sugar and garnishing with spooky accents, creates opportunities for event planners and beverage caterers to provide memorable experiences. - **Creative Flavor Combinations:** The trend of combining unconventional ingredients and flavors, like mixing grenadine, cranberry juice, Blue Curacao, vodka, and sweet and sour mix, in Halloween cocktails can inspire bartenders and mixologists to experiment and create new taste sensations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mixology and Bars:** Mixologists and bars can capitalize on the trend of adult Halloween cocktails by designing unique and visually appealing drinks that cater to the spooky season and engage adult customers. - **Event Planning and Beverage Catering:** Event planners and beverage caterers can leverage the trend of ghoulish beverage presentation to create visually striking and memorable Halloween drink experiences for parties, themed events, and celebrations. - **Bartending and Beverage Innovation:** Bartenders and beverage innovators can explore the trend of creative flavor combinations in Halloween cocktails to invent new and exciting drink recipes that capture the essence of the holiday and intrigue customers looking for unique taste experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Cream Soda Concoctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witches-punch.md) - [Seasonal Jack-O-Lantern Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-potion-liqueur.md) - [Halloween-Themed Margarita Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-margarita.md) - [Ghoulishly Green Deli Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcalisters-deli-witchs-brew.md) - [Freakish Fruity Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaky-frozen-chiller.md) - [Spooky Bright Green Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witchs-brew-drinks.md) - [Horror-Inspired Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witchs-brew-energy.md) - [Witchy Frozen Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewberry-italian-ice.md) - [Witchy Halloween Float Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witchs-brew-slush-float.md)