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These blood bag cocktails are such a fun way to serve cocktails at your Halloween Party! They are creepy, a little bit gruesome, and SO fun!! Plus, this bloody concoction is actually DELICIOUS and not overly sweet either!
Blood bag cocktails are a bit of a macabre twist on serving cocktails to your guests this Halloween.
They are served in drink pouches designed to look like blood bags for a visually striking statement. I can guarantee that this eerie libation combined with my Jello Syringes will add a touch of horror at your party!
Materials Needed
- WYNK blood bags for drinks — 20 pouches with clips and labels.
- Tilcare 60 mL needleless syringes — for transferring the cocktail into the bags.
- A large mixing bowl and a spoon.
How To Fill Blood Bags With A Cocktail
I must say, filling the blood bags is the most tedious part of making this cocktail. I HIGHLY recommend using a needleless syringe to fill the bags. It makes transferring the drink much easier.
Use the serving count in the recipe card as your guide and divide the cocktail evenly among the bags. Allow approximately 8.7 US fl oz (257 mL) per bag before transfer losses, and follow the bag manufacturer's fill limit. Position each supplied clip around the flexible straw and snap it fully closed to pinch the straw shut, following the bag's instructions. Gently tip the bag over the mixing bowl to check for leaks, then return it upright.
How To Serve Blood Bag Cocktails
You can serve these upside down like an ACTUAL blood bag or lay them on top of each other in a shallow bowl filled with ice. I prefer the bowl with ice to help keep them COLD.
Refrigerate the filled, sealed bags until thoroughly chilled. Allow extra time for chilling beyond the 20 minutes of preparation, and keep the bags refrigerated until serving.
Customize Your Blood Bags!
You can use different spirits, such as vodka or rum, or use different juices. To get that dark blood-red color, you can use food coloring if you feel comfortable doing that. Here are some ideas:
- Use dark red juices like cherry, pomegranate, or cranberry juices.
- Use food coloring. Combine red, blue, and a touch of green OR red and black food coloring to get that deep blood-red hue.
Any alcohol will work—vodka, rum, tequila, gin, bourbon—depending on the cocktail of choice.
Blood Bag Drink Options!
I have THREE delicious, more complex, dark blood-red cocktails you can add in your blood bags that are always a hit. These recipes are for a crowd who will appreciate a quality, strong cocktail.
Halloween Punch (What I used in this recipe.)
Spooky Black Margarita (This is black but you can omit the charcoal.)
Spooky Black Cocktail For Halloween (Use food coloring!)
Are there any unique serving tips or presentation ideas for blood bag cocktails?
You can DIY your own blood bag board by taking a wooden board and some nails and hanging them that way. Spookify your board if needed!
Another option is to string wire or lights across a wall and use clips to hang them upside down. Use Command strips to hold them up without damaging the wall.
Is Drinking From Blood Bags Safe?
Use only drink pouches that are explicitly sold as food-grade, and follow the manufacturer's filling and sealing instructions.
Can I make these kid-friendly?
Yes! For a kid-friendly version, omit BOTH the vodka and Cointreau. To keep it simple, fill the bags with a cranberry/cherry juice blend instead of the cocktail. Clearly label the nonalcoholic bags and keep them separate from the alcoholic ones.
Other Halloween Cocktails To Serve
Blood Bag Cocktails
Ingredients
Method
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix.
- Use a needleless syringe to divide the cocktail evenly among the number of blood bags shown under Servings. Allow approximately 8.7 US fl oz (257 mL) per bag before transfer losses. Follow the bag manufacturer's fill limit.
- Position each supplied clip around the flexible straw and snap it fully closed to pinch the straw shut, following the bag's instructions. Gently tip each bag over the mixing bowl to check for leaks, then return it upright.
- Refrigerate the filled, sealed bags until thoroughly chilled. Keep them refrigerated until ready to serve, then arrange them over ice to help keep them cold. Allow extra time for chilling beyond the 20 minutes of preparation.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use dark red juices like cherry, pomegranate, or cranberry juices.
- Use food coloring. Combine red, blue, and a touch of green OR red and black food coloring.
Tried the recipe? I'd love to hear your thoughts below!