The Shining Redrum Cocktail Recipe for a Halloween Movie Night
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This Shining Redrum Cocktail is a chillingly delicious Halloween drink inspired by the classic horror movie!
If you’re planning a spooky movie night this Halloween, mix up this eerie Shining Redrum Cocktail—a blood-red drink that nods to one of horror’s most iconic films. Made with Fireball whiskey, bourbon, cranberry juice, and a touch of shimmer, it’s a frightfully fun way to toast the season. Serve it while streaming The Shining or any other spine-tingling flick for the ultimate themed cocktail experience!
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Why You’ll Love This Cocktail
- The vivid red hue and edible shimmer give it a hauntingly beautiful glow.
- Combines spicy cinnamon whiskey with tart cranberry juice for a fiery-sweet balance.
- Easy to mix in minutes—no fancy bartending skills required!
- Ideal for horror fans hosting Halloween watch parties or themed gatherings.
For more Halloween tipples, try these Spooky Halloween Cocktails next!
Cocktail Ingredients
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- Fireball—A cinnamon-flavored whiskey.
- Bourbon—Use your favorite brand.
- Cranberry Juice—Use 100% cranberry juice for a bold red color and tart flavor, or cranberry juice drink for a sweeter taste. Avoid blends with other fruits so the drink keeps its signature hue.
- Sprite—Or other lemon-lime carbonated beverage.
- Silver Edible Luster Dust —This powder adds a shimmering effect to drinks.
- Simple Syrup—Store-bought is fine, or make your own: Combine equal parts sugar and water in a pan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Cool, then use as needed in cocktails. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to one week.
- Garnish: Halloween Sprinkles, Lime Slices
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.
- Highball Glass—Or any kind of cocktail 8-oz glass you have.
How Do I Make The Shining Redrum Cocktail?
Check out the recipe card below—you can print or save it for later—and 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.
The Shining Redrum Cocktail
Ingredients
For the Glass Rim
- Simple Syrup
- Halloween Sprinkles
For the Cocktails
- Ice cubes
- 1 ounce Fireball Whiskey
- 1 ounce Bourbon
- 3 ounce Cranberry Juice
- 1 ounce Sprite
- 1 teaspoon Silver Edible Luster Dust
For Garnish
- Lime Slices
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS
Instructions
- Pour a little simple syrup into one small bowl and Halloween sprinkles into another. Dip the rim of a tall glass into the syrup, then into the sprinkles. Set aside upside down on parchment paper to set.
- Place Fireball, Bourbon, cranberry juice, Sprite, and cake shimmer into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake for 15-30 seconds to combine.
- Pour into the decorated glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a slice of lime. Cheers, and Happy Halloween!
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 It With…
Looking for the perfect bites to serve with your Shining Cocktail?
- Appetizer: Mummy Meatballs with Marinara Sauce
- Main: Beef Short Ribs
- Side: Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Dessert: Red Spider Cupcakes
Other Halloween Cocktails
Try some of our other Halloween movie-inspired sips:
- Pennywise Balloontini with Spiced Rum and Chambord
- Morticia’s Nightcap with Extra Dry Vermouth and Gin
- Sanderson Sisters Cocktail with Apple Brandy and Rum
Cocktail Variations
Here are some variations of the original cocktail recipe you might like to try:
- Go Dark & Stormy: Swap bourbon for dark rum (the “red-rum” pun still works!) and add a splash of ginger beer instead of Sprite for a fiery twist.
- Bloody Cherry Redrum: Replace cranberry juice with cherry juice and add a drizzle of grenadine for a deeper, blood-red color and sweeter bite.
- Smoky Redrum: Use smoky Scotch whisky or a smoky bourbon to give the drink an eerie, haunted-house edge.
- Apple Spice Redrum: Mix in 1 ounce (30 ml) apple cider or apple juice and a dash of cinnamon syrup for an autumnal twist.
- Sparkling Redrum: Top up the cocktail with Prosecco or sparkling rosé instead of soda for a fizzy Halloween party version.
- Frozen Redrum Cocktail: Blend all the ingredients with crushed ice to create a slushy, frozen version. You can do the same with the mocktail, too.
The Shining Movie Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic)
Make this mocktail version of this movie cocktail without the alcohol—perfect for young adults, older teens, or anyone skipping the booze.
Garnish a glass with Halloween sprinkles, as in the recipe card, and fill it with ice. Shake 1 teaspoon silver shimmer dust, 3 ounces (90 ml) cranberry juice, 1 ounce (30 ml) apple juice, 1 ounce (30 ml) lemon-lime soda, and ½ ounce (15 ml) cinnamon syrup in a cocktail shaker, and pour into the prepared glass. (Makes 1 drink)
Virgin Redrum Cocktail 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 Fireball Whiskey, try Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit.
- Instead of Bourbon, try Spiritless Kentucky 74.
Follow the recipe card using the non-alcoholic alternatives listed above instead of the alcoholic ones.
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!
Big Batch of The Shining Redrum
Make a large batch of The Shining Redrum Cocktail for parties using the “1 part” system to scale up! (See note above.)
- 1 part Fireball Whiskey
- 1 part Bourbon
- 3 parts Cranberry Juice
- 1 part Lemon-Lime Soda
- Add enough luster dust to achieve the desired shimmering effect.
Serve in drinks dispensers or pitchers, or go retro and serve from a punch bowl. Add plenty of ice to your serving container to keep the cocktail chilled.
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 Redrum 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.
Ready to Serve the Shining Redrum Cocktail?
Grab your cocktail shaker and liquors and turn your Halloween movie night into a chillingly good time with this spooky, blood-red cocktail!
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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.