Witching Hour in the 305: Miami’s Most Spellbinding Halloween Cocktails
- rcastro05
- Oct 21
- 4 min read
Miami doesn’t do Halloween halfway. The city’s hottest bars and restaurants are summoning their inner spirits to craft wickedly delicious cocktails all October long. From glittering Negronis and blood moon margaritas to smoky mezcal mules and pumpkin-spiced potions, these themed sips are haunting menus across the city. Here’s where to drink them before they disappear into the night.
Bar at Da Angelino
Da Angelino Cucina Italiana's "Eye See You"
3015 Grand Ave., #120, Miami, FL 33133
Spooky goes Italian with the Eye See You, a black cherry margarita garnished with lychee and cherry “eyes” at Da Angelino Cucina Italiana, the latest collaboration between Graspa Group and Ariete Hospitality Group. Elegant and eerie all at once, this haunting sip is served inside Coconut Grove’s newest modern Italian hot spot—a perfect prelude to a night of mischief.
Da Angelino Cucina Italiana's "Eye See You"
Divebar's Deadly Drafts
4000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140
Tucked inside Hotel Continental, Divebar leans into Halloween with a lineup of seasonal sips from its self-pour beverage wall, available all October. Try the Spooky Sangria with red wine, blood orange soda and blackberry liqueur layered with blood oranges and pomegranate seeds for a cauldron-like brew. Or dial up the heat with the Day of the Dead Mule, made with tequila, lime juice, ginger beer and chili. Whether you’re in it for the spirits or the scare, this is a haunt worth visiting.
Divebar’s Spooky Sangria (left) and Day of the Dead Mule (right)
Cleo's Bewitching Black Widow
350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cleo brings moody elegance to Halloween with the Black Widow, a dark twist on the mule. Patrón Reposado, mezcal, crème de cassis, lemon and pomegranate juice mingle with a ginger beer topper for a fizzy finish. This limited-edition cocktail runs from October 20 through November 2.
Cleo’s Black Widow
Donatella’s Kiss of Venus
1350 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
Donatella, the mesmerizing Italian restaurant in the heart of South Beach, adds a seductive touch to spooky season with two limited-edition cocktails through November 1. The Occhio di Venere enchants with lychee and floral notes inspired by Venus, goddess of beauty and love, while the Sangre di Fuego Martini mixes red wine and agave for a smoky, spicy finish. On Halloween night, Venetian masks and candy turn the restaurant into a moody masquerade.
Donatella’s Sangre di Fuego
Verde’s Sinister Trio of Sips
Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132
At Verde, the waterfront restaurant at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), the cocktails are as artful as the museum itself. This October, the waterfront spot is stirring up Halloween spirit with a trio of celebratory drinks. Dr. Frankenstein’s Flowers mixes gin, St-Germain, lime and cucumber for a bright but haunting twist. Witches’ Smoke and Berries brings smoky warmth with tequila, Ancho Reyes, muddled blackberries and pomegranate liquor. Vampire’s Kiss blends vanilla vodka and lemonade into a sweet crimson potion. Paired with sweeping bay views and contemporary art, it’s a monstrously chic way to toast the season.
Verde’s Dr. Frankenstein’s Flowers
The Elser Hotel’s Ghoulishly Good Goblin
398 NE Fifth St., Miami, FL 33132
Perched high above the city, The Elser Hotel’s rooftop, Elser Bay Terrace, is turning spooky season into a decadent affair with its ghoulishly good Goblin. This potion blends vodka, coffee liqueur and pumpkin spice cream, then tops it with a cinnamon dusting and cinnamon stick garnish. Served over ice with sweeping skyline views, it’s a smooth, warming sip made for Miami’s balmy October nights.
Elser Bay Terrace’s Goblin
Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club’s Boo-zy Brews
3925 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140
This classic oceanfront hotel has a full menu of spirited Halloween drinks. At Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club’s Lobby Bar, the Vampire’s Kiss Martini comes with a grenadine “blood drip” and dry ice mist, while the Corpse Reviver No. 13 stares back with a lychee-blueberry “eyeball.” Over at Il Merkato, the Gingerbread Ghoul Latte and Pumpkin King Flip bring cozy autumn vibes to the beach.
Donna Mare Italian Chophouse’s Dark Delights
Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, 3925 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140
Glamour and shadow meet at Donna Mare with two Halloween exclusives: the Black Widow Negroni, sparkling with edible glitter, and Smoke & Mirrors, a smoky, maple-sweet cocktail revealed under a hickory smoke cloche. Think: Old World Italian elegance with a sinister twist.
Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill’s Blood Moons & Bourbon
Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, 3925 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140
Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill brings spooky to the sand with the Blood Moon Margarita featuring Patrón Reposado and blood orange purée, plus the Graveyard Smash with bourbon, blackberries, sage and a gummy worm garnish. Beach breezes, eerie garnishes and late-night fun make this a Halloween toast worth raising.
Constellation Culinary Group at Frost Science’s Mad Science Sips
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132
At the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science, spooky season gets a scientific twist. During the museum’s nightLAB: Weird Science event, Constellation Culinary Group is mixing up two creative Halloween drinks that turn experimentation into an art form. Vampire’s Venom dazzles with elderflower and orange liqueur, beet and lemon juice, and a splash of champagne, finished with gummy vampire teeth. For a nonalcoholic option, Frankenstein’s Brain bubbles with lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice and blue curaçao syrup, crowned with a gummy brain candy. Whether sipped before exploring the exhibits or while gazing over Biscayne Bay, these limited-edition creations bring a spark of mad scientist sophistication to Miami’s most curious destination.
Bar at Donna Mare Italian Chophouse
This Halloween, Miami’s cocktail scene is dressing up in its best dark glamour. Whether your night calls for a glittering Negroni, a fiery mule or a pumpkin-spiced potion, these seasonal drinks are the perfect prelude to a night of haunted revelry with a sip that’s worth summoning.