What are Cocktails Shrubs & How to Use Them

By Laura Fagan Published October 2022

Gone are the days when kids walk up to doors and ring the doorbell on Halloween. If you don’t set up a table in your driveway, your house might just get skipped! And have you noticed adults are joining in on the trick-or treat-fun?

If you’re looking to show your neighbors your seasonal spirit, you might want to consider setting up a driveway adult trick-or-treating station with boozy treats and drinks for the grown-ups who grace your haunted house’s doorstep. We promise you’ll be the most popular address on the block!

Besides, who says Halloween is just for the kiddos? Give the neighborhood something to talk about and be the house to remember this Halloween. Check out our four ghoulishly good ideas to create a driveway adult trick-or-treating station and tips for what you can pass out to participate.

Reminder: Before your haunted evening begins, make sure to clearly mark which treats are for adults only and keep them separated far away from the kiddos’ candy bowl.

Boozy Candies and Desserts

We all remember that one house that gave out full-sized candy bars at Halloween when we were kids. Now that you’re an adult, you can even top that house. As all the parents patiently escort their little goblins and ghoulies, why not hand out the best adult sips and sweets to keep them going well past witching hour? Try brewing up one of our favorite boozy candies or dessert recipes below to hand out on Halloween:

A Mixture of Mini Bottles

You’re never too old to trick-or-treat, so this Halloween we recommend stocking a mini bottle bowl for all the trick-or-treaters over 21. We’ve got the best selection of spirit staples and seasonally inspired mini bottles to hand out for quick sips. Check out our mini bottle recommendations that are perfect for Halloween night:

Batch Cocktail Pre-Portioned into To-Go Cups

Spooky treats and colorful candies are great to have for the kids on Halloween, but what about the adults shouting, “Say thank you!” from the sidewalk? They need something to sip on!

A batch cocktail is a fantastic option, as it can easily be pre-made and then portioned into to-go cups. Or you can use a cauldron punch bowl and pour into to-go cups as you meet and greet your ghostly guests. Try one of our favorite Halloween batch cocktails, a Pinnacle Blood Moon Punch – it's fizzy, fruity and a little spooky:

What You’ll Need:

• 1, 750mL bottle of Pinnacle Original Vodka

• 16 ounces triple sec

• 16 ounces pineapple juice

• 16 ounces orange juice

• La Bella Prosecco

• Strawberry or raspberry puree

Add vodka, triple sec, pineapple juice and orange juice to a large bowl or pitcher and mix together. Top with sparkling wine and drizzle with a strawberry or raspberry puree as garnish.

If this batch cocktail doesn’t speak to your spook, turn any of our Halloween recipes into a batch drink for your neighbors.

Stocked Cooler with Canned Cocktails

Remember how much fun it was bobbing for apples? The excitement, the challenge and, of course, sweet victory! Well, we’re running with that fall festival idea, but swapping canned cocktails for apples (and hands for teeth). The best part? All you need is a cooler, ice and your favorite selection of refreshing canned cocktails.

Not sure which canned cocktail is best for your driveway cooler? Check out our video trying and rating 11 of them:

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