SPIRIT-FREE SPOOKY SIPS: 5 HALLOWEEN CANDY-INSPIRED MOCKTAILS
Written by Just Water
Ah, Halloween—the season when the air is chilly and the sweaters are cozy. When the leaf's colors change to different shades of Starbursts and everything from coffee to toothpaste becomes pumpkin spice flavored.
Whether you’re hosting a BOO bash or need a roady for your trick-or-treat trek with the little goblins, you need a spooky sip to turn up the frightful, festive fun. So in the spirit of Halloween, we’re sharing our favorite spirit-free candy-inspired mocktails that are the perfect way to keep you from stealing enough of your kids trick-or-treat goodies for them to notice.
Let’s get witches brewin’!
Inspired by: Candy Corn
Ingredients:
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup cream soda (for that sweet, candy-like flavor)
- JUST Bubbles Lemon (for a citrus kick)
- A splash of vanilla extract (to mimic that creamy candy corn vibe)
- Candy corn for garnish
Instructions:
- Grab a glass and pour in the orange juice—think of it as the sunny side of a candy corn!
- Next, add the pineapple juice, then pour in the cream soda for that sugary goodness we all love.
- Toss in a splash of vanilla extract to give it that creamy essence—just like the candy!
- Top it off with a splash of JUST Bubbles Lemon for some sparkle.
- Garnish with a handful of candy corn on top for that festive touch.
- Sip slowly and enjoy those candy corn vibes while munching on the garnish.
Now you’ve got a mocktail that’s not just inspired by candy corn, but tastes like a sweet, bubbly version of it! Enjoy!
Inspired by: Sour Gummy Worms
Ingredients:
- 8 fun festive straws
- 1 bag of gummy worms
- 1-2 packages of sour straws
- 1 toothpick
- JUST Bubbles Lime
- JUST Bubbles Strawberry
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- A shallow dish with water
Instructions:
- Coat the rim of each champagne flute with sugar. Dip the rim in water, then into the sugar.
- Drop 2-4 gummy worms into each flute.
- Pour half of each Bubbles flavor into each flute until it’s about three-quarters full.
- Garnish with more gummy worms (get creative!).
- Add a fun party straw or a Sour Straw into each flute.
- Serve, sip, and enjoy!
Inspired by: Hershey's Chocolate Bars
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate milk (yes, we’re going there)
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- JUST Bubbles Original
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions:
- In a glass, mix the chocolate milk and JUST Bubbles Original. Stir gently, like you’re mixing a potion.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream—because calories don’t count on Halloween!
- Sprinkle some chocolate shavings on top for that extra flair.
- Sip your chocolatey delight and feel like a kid again—without the sugar rush!
Inspired by: Sour Patch Kids
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup lemonade
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- JUST Bubbles Lime & JUST Bubbles Watermelon
- A handful of sour gummy worms for garnish
Instructions:
- Start by pouring the lemonade into a glass. Get ready for some zest!
- Top with a splash of JUST Bubbles Lime and JUST Bubbles Watermelon and watch it fizz.
- Garnish with sour gummy worms draped over the rim—fancy, right?
- Take a sip and enjoy the sweet and sour dance on your taste buds!
Inspired by: Reese’s Pieces
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chocolate milk (or chocolate almond milk for a dairy-free option)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- JUST Bubbles Original
- A handful of Reese’s Pieces candies for garnish
- Whipped cream (optional, for a fun topping)
- A drizzle of chocolate syrup (for extra indulgence)
Instructions:
- In a shaker or glass, mix the chocolate milk and orange juice. Stir well—think of it as your ultimate candy potion!
- Pour the mixture into a glass, filling it about two-thirds full.
- Top it off with a splash of JUST Bubbles Original for that fizzy twist.
- If you’re feeling extra indulgent, add whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Garnish with Reese’s Pieces sprinkled on top or around the rim for that colorful crunch.
- Grab a straw & enjoy!