If you’re looking for a drink with fun tropical vibes that’s perfect for Halloween, then you need this drunk ghost cocktail! It features creamy coconut with vodka and bubbly lemon-lime soda for a fun, fizzy finish. Best of all, it looks like a spooky ghost, perfect for your adult Halloween!
What is a Drunk Ghost Cocktail?
A drunk ghost cocktail is a Halloween-themed mixed drink featuring vodka along with sweet mixers that give it a spooky appearance and flavor. It’s similar to a liquid ghost, but uses coconut instead of dairy cream to get the ghostly white look.
The drink offers a playful, eerie experience , with a cloudy milk look (no actual dairy needed) and a ghost marshmallow garnish! This cocktail is popular during adult Halloween parties and other spooky-themed events due to its creative and fun design.
Katie’s tip
This delicious cocktail gets its namesake from both its appearance and boozy spin, and pairs beautifully with other Halloween cocktails in the same vein, like the Drunk Witch Cocktail or the Drunken Pirate Cocktail!
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Drunk Ghost Cocktail Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces coconut rum (such as Malibu)
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka (or whipped flavor)
- 1 ½ ounces coconut cream (mixed well before adding)
- 3 ounces Sprite or 7-Up
- Ice cubes
- Ghost peep marshmallow (for garnish; optional)
Ingredient Tips and Substitutions
- If you absolutely hate coconut, you can use 2 ounces of vodka (omit the Malibu rum) and use 1-2 ounces of heavy cream instead of the coconut cream. Feel free to use vanilla or whipped vodka (or a similar liquor) to add a heavier vanilla flavor
- To cut the sweetness, you could use coconut milk instead of the cream (make sure to mix it really well), or swap in unsweetened lemon or lime sparkling water instead of the Sprite
- For a liquid ghost variation, use 2 ounces heavy cream instead of the coconut cream, and garnish with a black licorice spider (or similar)
How to Make a Drunk Ghost Cocktail
- Pour rum, vodka, and coconut cream into a cocktail shaker (or similar) along with a few ice cubes
- Shake until well mixed, chilled, and lightly frothy, 20-30 seconds, then strain into your glass (I use a stemless wine glass, but anything similar is fine)
- Fill the glass with ice, then top with Sprite and stir
- Garnish with a ghost peep if desired, and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Why Is It Called A Drunk Ghost Cocktail?
The name “drunk ghost” reflects the cocktail’s spooky, ghost-like appearance, which is achieved with white or cloudy ingredients that give it a ghostly look.
The “drunk” part highlights its alcoholic content with vodka and rum, making it a fun and festive drink for adult Halloween and other themed parties.
How Can I Make The Drunk Ghost Cocktail Look More Festive?
To enhance the ghostly theme, you can add spooky garnishes like ghost-shaped candies or add a black sanding sugar rim to the glass.
Serving the drink in eerie glassware or adding glow-in-the-dark elements can also boost its Halloween appeal. You can also draw a face on the glass using dry erase markers!
Can You Make a Mocktail Drunk Ghost?
Yes, you can create a mocktail drunk ghost using coconut water instead of the vodka and rum, and adding the coconut cream and soda as normal.
For a creamier version, use a small amount of heavy cream, or feel free to add in a drop of vanilla extract as well for added flavor.
What Occasions Are Best For Serving A Drunk Ghost Cocktail?
The drunk ghost cocktail is perfect for Halloween parties, themed events, and gatherings where a spooky or festive atmosphere is desired.
It’s a playful drink that adds to the fun of celebrations!
Recipe Pro Tips For the Best Drunk Ghost
- It’s very normal for the coconut cream to separate a bit in the drink, and form a foam at the top when the soda is added. You’ll need to give it 2-3 good stirs after adding the Sprite to keep it mixed, and still may need to “touch it up” a bit periodically
Storage and Serving Tips For a Drunk Ghost Cocktail
- A drunk ghost is best served fresh due to the ice, carbonated elements, and natural separation that occurs. However, you could mix the rum, vodka, and coconut cream ahead of time (it can be stored in a pitcher in the refrigerator). Give it a good mix before adding the ice and Sprite, then serve
- Any type of glassware is honestly fine for this vodka Halloween cocktail. I use stemless wine glasses, but a can glass, martini glass, old fashioned or other lowball, or a Collins or similar highball are all great options
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Final Thoughts
This drunk ghost is an easy vodka cocktail that’s great for Halloween! With its ghostly white color, it’s a spooky yet refreshing drink with creamy coconut tropical flavors and smooth vanilla too.
If you like your cocktails on the sweeter side, this is a perfect drink, but you can always swap in some unsweetened sparkling water or coconut milk to drop the sweetness levels if needed (but I love it just as is)!
Katie’s tip
Looking for more great themed drinks for your adult Halloween party? Check out my entire collection of Vodka Halloween Cocktails that are sure to deliver tricks, treats, and spooky delights! Or summon more spooky spirits with my favorite Ghost Cocktails!
Drunk Ghost Cocktail (With Vodka & Sprite)
Equipment
- Shaker (or similar; like a mason jar)
- Stemless wine glass (or similar)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces coconut rum (such as Malibu)
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka (or whipped cream vodka)
- 1 ½ ounces coconut cream (mix well before adding)
- 3 ounces Sprite or 7-Up
- Ice cubes
- Ghost Peep marshmallow (for optional garnish)
Instructions
- Add rum, vodka, and coconut cream to a cocktail shaker (or similar) along with a few ice cubes1 ½ ounces coconut rum, 1 ounce vanilla vodka, 1 ½ ounces coconut cream
- Shake until well mixed, chilled, and lightly frothy, 20-30 seconds, then strain into your glass (I use a stemless wine glass, but anything similar is fine)
- Fill the glass with ice, then top with Sprite and stirIce cubes, 3 ounces Sprite or 7-Up
- Garnish with a ghost peep if desired, and enjoy!Ghost Peep marshmallow
Notes
- If you hate coconut, you can use 2 ounces of vodka (omit the rum) and use 1-2 ounces of heavy cream instead of the coconut cream. Feel free to use vanilla or whipped vodka to add a heavier vanilla flavor
- To cut the sweetness, you could use coconut milk instead of the cream (make sure to mix it really well), or swap in unsweetened lemon or lime sparkling water instead of the Sprite
- For a liquid ghost variation, use 2 ounces heavy cream instead of the coconut cream, and garnish with a black licorice spider (or similar)
- It’s very normal for the coconut cream to separate a bit in the drink, and form a foam at the top when the soda is added. You’ll need to give it 2-3 good stirs after adding the Sprite to keep it mixed, and still may need to “touch it up” a bit periodically
- Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and flavor of ingredients, garnishes or decorations added, and actual quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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