Spooky Aperol Cocktails for Halloween Party Drinks

Last Updated September 18th, 2022 at 10:46 am by Lisa

Serve Halloween Aperol cocktails to your party guests with black sugar rims and floating eyeballs. These easy Halloween drinks are festive, simple, and perfect for a spooky celebration.

Spooky-cute and about as easy as a party drink can get.

How To Make Halloween Aperol Cocktails

1 ounce Aperol
1 tablespoon black sugar
3 ounces Prosecco or sparkling wine
3 ounces sparkling water or club soda
1 slice of orange — run around the rim to set the black sugar
Garnish ideas: blood orange slices, Halloween cocktail stir sticks, plastic eyeballs

Run an orange slice around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim in black sugar.
Fill the glass with ice, pour in the Prosecco or sparkling wine, add the Aperol, and top with a splash of sparkling water. Garnish with an orange slice and a few floating plastic eyeballs. Happy Halloween!

What Is Aperol?

Aperol is an Italian aperitif first introduced in 1919. It has an orange-red hue and a slightly bitter, sweet, floral flavor. Aperol is made from bitter and sweet oranges along with botanicals such as gentian root, rhubarb, and cinchona.

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More Halloween Cocktails

Fireball Whisky Cocktails are made with orange, cinnamon, cloves, and apple cider — great for game days, brunch, fall parties, and Thanksgiving.

Aperol Spritz variations for autumn often include apple cider, prosecco, and blood orange for an easy, seasonal cocktail suitable for Halloween and Thanksgiving gatherings.

Hosting a Halloween party? Consider serving a bubbly, creepy Halloween punch from a cauldron — recipes can include adult and kid-friendly options, plus tips for using dry ice safely.

If you prefer batch cocktails, try a fall punch like Fireball Punch to serve a crowd.

Fireball Whisky Cocktails
Autumn Aperol Spritz
Halloween Party Punch Ideas
Fireball Punch

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A large cocktail glass with black sugar rim, ice, Aperol Cocktails, and eyeballs for Halloween.

Halloween Aperol Cocktail

Serve Halloween Aperol Cocktails with black sugar rims and floating eyeballs for an easy, festive drink.

Prep Time
3

Cook Time
0

Total Time
3

Servings 1

Calories 132kcal

Author Lisa Hatfield

Equipment

Plastic Halloween Eyeballs

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Ingredients

1 ounces Aperol
1 tablespoon black sugar
3 ounces Prosecco or sparkling wine
3 ounces sparkling water or club soda
1 slice orange — run around rim to set black sugar

Instructions

Run an orange slice around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim in black sugar.
Place ice in the glass, pour the Prosecco or sparkling wine, add the Aperol, and top with a splash of sparkling water. Garnish with an orange slice and plastic floating eyeballs.

Notes

More Halloween Cocktails

Fireball Whisky cocktails combine orange, cinnamon, cloves, and apple cider — ideal for fall gatherings. Aperol Spritz variations with apple cider and blood oranges make a festive autumn cocktail. For larger gatherings, try serving Halloween punch from a cauldron or make a batch cocktail like Fireball Punch.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal
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Carbohydrates: 10g
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Protein: 1g
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Fat: 1g
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Sodium: 24mg

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