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.
Fill the bags, then use the white clips that come with the blood bags to close the straw. You place it open-side-down then snap it closed. You'll know the bag is sealed when you turn it upside down and nothing seeps out.
How To Serve Blood Bag Cocktails
You can serve these upside down like an ACTUAL blood bag or simply lay them on top of each other in a shallow bowl. I prefer serving them in a bowl so they stay COLD.
It's hard to keep them cold otherwise unless your Halloween party is outside and you don't live in a hot climate.
Otherwise, lay them on ice.
Customize Your Blood Bags!
You can use different alcohol flavors, vodka or rum OR 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 some wire, lights or string 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?
Yes. Make sure to get high-quality food-grade material!
Can I make these kid-friendly?
Yes! Just OMIT the vodka! If doing so, I would simply use a cranberry/cherry juice blend and that's it to keep it simple.
Other Halloween Cocktails To Serve
Blood Bag Cocktails
Ingredients
Method
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix.
- Use your syringe to squeeze the cocktail into the blood bags. This recipe is made to fill 16 blood bags with 11 oz of liquid.
- Use the clips to close the blood bag straws so no liquid seeps out. See the photo above on how to do this.
- Chill until ready to serve.*Party Tip* Place bags in the freezer for 30 min to an hour to get them slightly icy. Then you won't need to worry about placing them over ice.
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!