I love Halloween, and I use it as an excuse to get a bit creative in the kitchen.
Lately, I have been testing some seasonal milkshake recipes, they are the perfect thing to be sipping while you are trapped under a sheet of cobwebs with a string of carved pumpkins lined around the candles.
A Creepy Cookies N Crème or a Witches Brew Mint Chocolate Chip. Kooky, but in a good way!
In a Halloween milkshake, it’s all in the details: the gummy worms that stick menacingly to the rim, the candy eyeballs gleaming in the milk, the dazzling color produced by food coloring, and the dizzying flavors of pumpkin spice, caramel apple and dark chocolate.
The great thing about these milkshakes is that they’re ideal for sharing: if you throw a Halloween party, your guests will feel utterly impressed; and if you want a quiet night in front of the TV watching horror movies and want to share spooky scrummy snacks then these drinks are truly the most sinister company you could hope to find.
I hope you enjoy the recipes as much as I enjoyed making them and, may they always make your Halloweens fun and enjoyable!
My 9 Best Halloween Milkshake ideas and recipes
1. Witch’s Brew Milkshake
And when I did discover the Witch’s Brew Milkshake, I was instantly intrigued by its spooky allure. With its blend of a magical dessert vibe and haunting overtones, it’s a go-to for anyone looking to add a dash of magic to their day.
In between each blissful sip of Vanilla and Mint, I’m reminded of both that satisfyingly sweet creamy taste and its eerie spooky aura. Mine is always, in my opinion, the most mesmerizing beverage at the table.
 Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- Green food coloring
- Whipped cream
- Halloween-themed sprinkles
- Black licorice or gummy worms (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix vanilla ice cream, milk, mint extract, and food coloring in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and the color is evenly distributed.
3. Pour the milkshake into a glass.
4. Top with whipped cream.
5. Decorate with Halloween-themed sprinkles.
6. Decorate with black licorice or gummy worms, if you wish. Serve now and have your ghoulish guts!
2. Vampire’s Delight Milkshake
On hearing of this drink, my three favorite words that all begin with ‘e’ — ‘eye-opening’, ‘eclectically’ and ‘embrace’ — came flocking to mind.Â
And while such audacious liquor is not everyone’s cup of tea, this macabre milkshake definitely found a place in my heart.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/4 cup strawberry syrup
- Red decorating gel
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Add vanilla ice cream, whole milk, fresh strawberries, strawberry syrup to the blender container. Blend.
2. Drip some red decorating gel around the inside rim of your serving glasses to look like blood.
3. Pour the blended milkshake mixture into the prepared glasses.
4. Top with a generous swirl of whipped cream if desired. 5) Then add a little more red decorating gel on top of that whipped cream.
6. That’s it! Your fried chicken sundae is complete.
6. Serve immediately while cold and enjoy your Vampire’s Delight Milkshake!
3. Ghostly Vanilla Milkshake
When the night beckons, when the air around me chills, when the shiver of fear makes its way along my spine, I want something ghoulish on the palate to match. For it is at this moment I turn expert mixologist, crafting a recipe to sate my spooky desires.
There simply is no better way to enjoy an evening, whether entertaining guests or having a personal treat, than bringing a slice of the supernatural home with me. Oh and the kids love it!
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Black food coloring gel
- Mini chocolate chips or black decorating gel (for ghost eyes and mouth)
- Halloween-themed sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
2. Finely mix a teaspoon of black food colouring gel in the milkshake mix until colouring is spread.
3. Pour the milkshake into glasses, leaving a little space at the top.
4. Top with whipped cream to create a ghostly “head”.
5. Pipe on a pair of eyes and a mouth with the mini chocolate chips or black decorating gel.
6. Add Halloween-themed sprinkles if desired and serve immediately.
4. Pumpkin Patch Milkshake
There is nothing better on a crisp fall day than a pumpkin pie milkshake. It is just creamy enough with the perfect amount of pumpkin and just the right amount of spice is splashed in for good measure.
Autumn is all about this crisp concoction and my friends seem to enjoy it with me as well. Who would not enjoy drinking this delightful shake with a conversation?
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Green food coloring (for decoration)
- Optional: Mini pumpkin candies or gummy pumpkins
Instructions
1. Blend together vanilla ice cream, whole milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and fully combined.
3. Pour the milkshake into glasses.
4. Top each milkshake with whipped cream.
5. If you’re looking for a festive look, add green food colouring to the whipped cream.
6. And, if you like, garnish with little pumpkin candies or gummy pumpkins. Serve immediately.
5. Monster Mash Milkshake
I thoroughly enjoy things that are perfect spooky fun, and the intense colours and wild design of my treat cries out for a good sip! Mine is a ghoulishly good experience, and one that adds to the enjoyment of life with all the adventure and excitement it offers.
To me, the texture and taste are all in perfect proportion and well balanced. I truly enjoy the experience of my treat with friends and alone.
Ingredients:
3 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1/2 teaspoon green food coloring
1/4 cup crushed chocolate cookies (like Oreos)
Whipped cream (for topping)
Halloween sprinkles (for garnish)
Gummy eyeballs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Blend vanilla ice-cream, milk, chocolate syrup, green food coloring and crushed chocolate cookies at high speed until smooth in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and well combined.
3. Pour the milkshake into glasses.
4. Top with whipped cream.
5. Sprinkle Halloween sprinkles on top for a festive touch.
6. If desired, add gummy eyeballs for extra spooky flair. Serve immediately.
6. Zombie Frenzy Milkshake
I love chilling concoctions with a twist of the bizarre and this flavorful milkshake has just that, a little bit of a creepy treat, brightly colored and gory yet so delicious. Surprising textures and complimentary flavors are not only delicious but a bit of a fright. Vanilla, chocolate and gummy zombies yum!
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- Green food coloring
- Whipped cream
- Gummy zombie or spooky-themed candies
- Chocolate cookie crumbs
- Red decorating gel
Instructions
1. In a blender, mix together the vanilla ice cream, milk, chocolate syrup and just enough green food colouring to make it look like melted grass was brought back to life on St Patrick’s Day. Blend until the sender can practically taste paradise.
2. Pour the milkshake into tall glasses.
3. Top each glass with a generous amount of whipped cream.
4. Sprinkle chocolate cookie crumbs on top to resemble dirt.
5. Decorate with gummy zombies or spooky-themed candies on top of the whipped cream.
6. Drizzle red decorating gel over the top and pretend you’re pouring blood for a splatter-y effect.Serve immediately and enjoy your Halloween treat!
7. Spider Web Chocolate Milkshake
This spider web chocolate milkshake is a delightful treat. I just love how the rich creamy chocolate blends so beautifully melt in my mouth.
What a fun, spooky touch with the intricate spider web design on top! A treat for any festive occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup hot fudge sauce
- Whipped cream
- Black decorating gel
- Chocolate chips or chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
1. Put the vanilla ice cream, the milk and the chocolate syrup in a blender and mix until it’s lovely and creamy.
2. Pour hot fudge sauce around the inside of a thin glass to get a spider’s web effect.
3. Pour the milkshake into the prepared glass.
4. Top with whipped cream.
5. Decorate it with a spider web of black decorating gel on top of the whipped cream.
6. Garnish with chocolate chips or chocolate shavings if desired. Serve immediately.
8. Candy Corn Swirl Milkshake
I honestly can not believe that this milkshake exists and I think it’s one of the best milkshakes of all time. It looks so fun and vibrant on the inside that you just know that it will taste just as good.
I just love how happy this looks and I want to eat it just because of how visually appealing it is. The colors look so tasty.
 Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- Yellow food coloring
- Orange food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Halloween sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
1. Blend together the vanilla ice cream, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Divide the mixture into three separate bowls.
3. Food Coloring (Yellow) Stir a few drops of yellow food coloring into one bowl.
4. Add some orange color to the second bowl, mix well.
5. Layer the yellow, orange, and white (plain vanilla) milkshake mixtures in a glass to make a candy corn effect.
6. Top with whipped cream and Halloween sprinkles before serving.
9. Black Cat Licorice Milkshake
The loveliness of the taste and its creaminess coalesce to create a bewitching taste. Whenever I have this drink, I’m always glad and satisfied by it.
 Ingredients
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon black food coloring
1 teaspoon anise extract (or 1/2 teaspoon licorice extract)
Black licorice candy for garnish
Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
1. Ice cream, milk, black food coloring, and anise extract all went into the blender to create this look.
2. Blend the mixture until it is smooth and well combined.
3. Taste the milkshake and try adding more anise extract for a licorice-ier version.
4. Pour the milkshake into a tall glass.
5. Top with whipped cream and garnish with black licorice candy.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky Black Cat Licorice Milkshake!