Scarlet Witch Cocktail—A Bewitching Red Halloween Tequila Drink!
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This Scarlet Witch Cocktail is a striking red Halloween tequila drink that’s as powerful and dramatic as its namesake!
With its rich crimson hue and shimmer of gold, this Scarlet Witch Cocktail is a show-stopping Halloween drink! It blends tequila, Cointreau, cranberry juice, and a hint of cinnamon for a bold, magical flavor. Whether you’re hosting a spooky soirée or watching your favorite Marvel movies, this red Halloween cocktail is guaranteed to cast a spell on your guests.
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Why You’ll Love This Cocktail
- A gorgeous red Halloween cocktail that sparkles like witch’s magic!
- Bold, citrusy flavor from tequila, Cointreau, and cranberry juice.
- A dash of cinnamon adds warmth and intrigue—perfect for spooky season!
- Ready in just a few minutes, so you can whip up a batch before the party starts.
- Looks incredible when paired with a little dry ice for dramatic, smoky flair!
Craving more hauntingly good drinks? Check out our full list of Halloween Cocktails for Spooky Soirees and Halloween Parties.
Cocktail Ingredients
The ingredients and tools for this recipe are conveniently linked to online retailers, including Amazon, Amazon Fresh, Instacart, and Walmart. The quantities are in the recipe card.
- Tequila—Use your favorite—silver, gold, or Blanco—it’s all good!
- Cointreau—A strong, sweet, and colorless orange-flavored liqueur. You can substitue with Triple Sec.
- Juices & Mixers: Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice
- Ground Cinnamon—Adds a spicy warmth to the cocktail.
- Gold Luster Dust—Also known as cake shimmer, it creates a shimmering, magical effect perfect for Halloween.
- Garnish: Orange Slices, Maraschino Cherries, Fresh Mint
Cocktail Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker—If you don’t have one, use a jar with a tight-fitting lid to shake your drink.
- Cocktail Jigger—For measuring your liquors, syrups, and juices.
- Cocktail Skewers—For skewering cocktail garnishes like cherries.
- Cocktail Glasses—We used a tall, highball glass.
- Citrus Juicer or Lemon Squeezer—For extracting the juice from oranges, if using fresh juice in your cocktail.
How Do I Make a Scarlet Witch Cocktail?
Check out the recipe card below—you can print or save it for later—and please don’t forget to leave a star rating!
Then continue scrolling for more about this cocktail, food pairings, plus delicious variations to try.
This cocktail recipe is intended for adults of the legal drinking age in your country of residence.
Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive.
Scarlet Witch Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gold Tequila
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 3 oz Cranberry Juice
- 1 oz Orange Juice
- ⅛ tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Gold Luster Dust
For Garnish
- Orange Slices
- Maraschino Cherries
- Fresh Mint
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS
Instructions
- Place tequila, Cointreau, cranberry juice, orange juice, cinnamon, and gold luster dust into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake for 15-30 seconds to chill and combine.
- Pour into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Garnish as desired with a slice of orange, maraschino cherries, and mint leaves. Enjoy, and Happy Halloween!
Notes
- Drop in a small piece of dry ice for a smoky Halloween effect—refer to my guide on How To Use Dry Ice in Drinks for Halloween.
- If desired, add a salt rim to your glass before pouring the cocktail.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
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Pair This Halloween Cocktail With…
Serve your Scarlet Witch Cocktail alongside a few wickedly fun witchy treats:
Other Red Halloween Cocktails to Try
Throwing a Halloween Party with a red color theme? These other red cocktails are perfect to serve:
- Bloody Vampire Cocktail – Easy Halloween Drink for Vampires!
- The Shining Redrum Cocktail Recipe for a Halloween Movie Night
- Pennywise Balloontini: IT’s a Scary Good Halloween Cocktail!
- Grim Reaper Margarita: A Hauntingly Good Halloween Cocktail!
- Lucifer Morningstar Cocktail With Rum, Red Wine & Ginger Beer
Scarlet Witch Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic)
Make this mocktail version of this witchy cocktail without the alcohol—perfect for young adults, older teens, or anyone skipping the booze.
For a non-alcoholic version, swap the spirits for fruity mixers while keeping the same dramatic red shimmer. Combine 3 oz (90 ml) cranberry juice, 1 oz (30 ml) orange juice, ½ oz (15 ml) lime juice, ½ oz (15 ml) grenadine, a dash of cinnamon, and 1 tsp gold cake shimmer in a shaker with ice.
Shake until chilled, then pour into a glass and top with a splash of sparkling water or ginger ale. Garnish with an orange slice or cinnamon stick and enjoy your spooky Scarlet Witch Mocktail!
Virgin Scarlet Witch with Non-Alcoholic Spirits
For adults who would still like to enjoy the taste of alcohol in their mocktail, you could try non-alcoholic alternatives such as Lyres (UK and USA), Strykk (UK), and Ritual (US & Canada).
- Instead of Gold Tequila, try Non-Alcoholic Gold Tequila
- Instead of Cointreau, try Lyre’s Orange Sec.
Follow the recipe card using the non-alcoholic alternatives listed above instead of the alcoholic ones.
Big Batch of Scarlet Witch
Hosting a Halloween party? Make this drink for a crowd! Mix together:
- 2 parts Tequila
- 1 part Cointreau
- 3 parts Cranberry Juice
- 1 part Orange Juice
- Ground Cinnamon to taste
- Add enough Gold Luster Dust to create a shimmer
Serve in drinks dispensers or pitchers, or go retro and serve it from a punch bowl. Add plenty of ice to your serving container to keep the cocktail chilled.
What Does “1 Part” Mean?
It’s an easy way to scale cocktail recipes up or down. Simply choose any measuring container—such as a shot glass, cup, or jug—and use it for each ingredient. As long as the ratios stay the same, the quantities will remain balanced.
So whether you’re making one drink or a big batch, the recipe always works!
Saving Leftovers
While it’s best to enjoy the cocktail fresh to savor its flavors, you may have some left at the end of your party—don’t let it go to waste!
- Transfer it to an airtight pitcher or container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Or, to make it last longer, turn it into Scarlet Witch Granita!
- Granita is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, and various flavorings. Originally from Sicily.
- Transfer the cocktail to a shallow freezer-safe container and freeze it for 6 hours (or overnight). If desired, add some simple syrup or another sweetener.
- Use a fork to break the frozen cocktail into small pieces. Serve and enjoy!
- Or pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze. Use the cocktail cubes to chill and flavor future cocktails without diluting the drink.
Sip, Savor & Share!
Grab the tequila bottle and shimmer dust, summon your inner sorceress and serve up this Scarlet Witch Cocktail at your next Halloween bash!
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This post is part of my long-running Crafty October series on The Purple Pumpkin Blog. Since 2012, I’ve shared Halloween recipes, printables, and crafts every October. While I don’t officially run the series anymore, all my new Halloween posts are still part of this decades-long celebration of spooky fun! Browse past Crafty October years for even more inspiration: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012.