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Halloween Drinkbar setup

Turn your drink station into a witches’ apothecary, where guests mix their own spooky-themed “potions” (cocktails, mocktails, or even sodas/juices).

Step 1: The Setup

• Use a table or cart covered in black fabric or a rustic cloth.
• Decorate with:
  • Apothecary-style bottles (clear or tinted glass works well).
  • Labels like “Dragon’s Blood” (cranberry juice), “Witch’s Brew” (cola), “Goblin Goo” (lime soda).
  • Dry ice (for smoky cauldron effect in a punch bowl).
• Add candles, faux cobwebs, and small props (spell books, crystal ball, fake ravens).

Dollar Tree has lots of fun bottles in the glassware section that you can use for your "potions"

Step 2: Ingredients (Drinks)

Mocktail extras: gummy worms, rock candy “stir sticks,” fruit slices.

Bases: soda, fruit juices, tonic water, flavored sparkling waters.

Mix-ins: grenadine, syrups, club soda, ginger beer.

Cocktail add-ons (optional): rum, vodka, gin, or wine — label these with fun spooky names.

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Check out this witch's boots cutting board for serving.

Step 3: Garnishes

Black sugar or colored sugar for glass rims.

Gummy eyeballs, candy bones, or edible glitter.

Fresh herbs (rosemary sprigs look like mini broomsticks).

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Step 4: Make it Interactive

Bonus: a chalkboard with “Tonight’s Spells.”

Provide little recipe cards with “spell names.” Example:

“Love Potion No. 9” → cranberry juice + orange soda + grenadine.

“Elixir of Eternal Night” → cola + blackberry syrup + vodka.

Let guests mix their own “potions” and give them names.

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