Halloween might just be my favorite excuse to get a little wild with drinks—especially when there’s a costume party in the mix. This Witch’s Brew Margarita Pitcher Cocktail Recipe is a playful and ridiculously easy way to serve up a spooky margarita for a crowd.
I love how it adds a dash of magic to any get-together, and that bold color? It fits right in with the rest of my Halloween spread.
This cocktail is a breeze to throw together and, honestly, it always sets the mood for a fun night. Whether I’m hosting friends or just making something festive for my family, this witches brew gets people chatting.
If you want to impress at your next party, you might want to give this margarita a shot.
Witch’s Brew Margarita Pitcher Cocktail Recipe
This drink is all about bold green or purple color and bright citrus flavors. I love tossing in fun garnishes and using ingredients that are easy to grab at any store.
Equipment
- Large cocktail pitcher (2 quarts or bigger is best)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cocktail shaker (optional, but handy)
- Long stirring spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Small saucer or plate for rimming glasses
- Margarita or martini glasses
- Ice bucket or bowl
- Fine mesh strainer
- Bar jigger (if you want to be precise)
- Tongs (for ice or garnishes)
Ingredients
- 2 cups silver tequila
- 1 cup triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup simple syrup (sweeten to taste)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice or grape juice (for color)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (for extra tartness)
- Green or purple food coloring (just a few drops)
- 1/4 cup Midori melon liqueur (for green version, optional)
- Purple sports drink (for purple version, optional)
- 1/2 cup club soda (for a little fizz, optional)
- Black lava salt or black sanding sugar (for the rim)
- Drink glitter or edible glitter (if you’re feeling whimsical)
- Fresh lime or pineapple wedges (garnish)
- Green apple slices or butterfly pea flowers (for a themed touch)
- Ice cubes (enough to fill pitcher and glasses)
Instructions
- Pour tequila, triple sec, lime juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and pineapple or grape juice into your pitcher.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring or pour in purple sports drink for your chosen color, then stir it up.
- If you’re going green, splash in the Midori. Taste and tweak the sweetness if you want.
- Fill the pitcher with ice and give it another good stir so it gets nice and cold.
- Run a lime wedge around glass rims, then dip them in black salt or sanding sugar for that spooky vibe.
- Pour the margarita into glasses, straining out any pulp if you like it smooth.
- Top each glass with club soda if you want some bubbles.
- Sprinkle on a little drink glitter or add a fun fruit garnish for extra flair.
- Serve cold, with a straw and a wedge of lime or pineapple.
Notes
- Silver tequila is my go-to because it’s clean and lets the other flavors pop.
- Black lava salt or sanding sugar on the rim looks dramatic. If you can’t find those, regular salt totally works.
- Always go for fresh lime juice if you can—bottled just isn’t the same, but it’ll do in a pinch.
- For a punchier color, add food coloring slowly. Too much and it can get a little, uh, radioactive looking.
- Green apple slices, pineapple wedges, or edible glitter make it feel extra special. Butterfly pea flowers are a cool touch for the purple version.
- Keep lots of ice handy, especially if you’re outside or the party’s a long one.
- Use whatever glasses you have. I like martini glasses, but honestly, anything works.
- Adjust the sweetness or tartness to your liking by playing with the simple syrup, lemon, or lime.
- Sometimes I rim half the glasses in sugar and half in salt—people like to pick.
Equipment
- Jigger or shot glass
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
- Small plate (for sugar rimming, optional)
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz blue curacao
- 1 oz Chambord raspberry liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lime or lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz Sprite club soda, or ginger ale
- 2 –3 drops purple food coloring optional
- Ice cubes for shaking and serving
- Optional garnish: gummy eyeballs black sugar rim, or fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add white rum, blue curacao, Chambord, fresh lime or lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well for about 15 seconds.
- Add a few drops of purple food coloring if desired and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with gummy eyeballs, a black sugar rim, or fresh berries.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky sip!
Tasting Notes
The color is wild—a bright green that looks almost electric in a pitcher. When I pour it over ice, it stays cool and the color really pops.
Flavor-wise, I get that sharp lime kick and a little orange from the triple sec. There’s just enough sweetness to balance out the tart, but it doesn’t taste like candy.
It reminds me of a classic margarita, just more playful.
If I throw in basil or mint, there’s a fun herbal note that makes each sip a little different. The drink is super smooth, especially over plenty of ice.
I love how lively the Witch’s Brew Margarita feels. The citrus gives it a real kick.
Each sip is just so refreshing—perfect for a party, if you ask me.
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Substitute
Sometimes I just want to mix things up in my Witch’s Brew Margarita Pitcher—either for a fresh flavor or honestly, just because I ran out of something and don’t feel like running to the store.
If tequila’s missing from my shelf, I’ll grab whatever’s handy. Here are some easy swaps that usually work out well:
- Vodka: Super neutral, so it won’t overpower the drink. Perfect if tequila’s not your thing.
- Rum: It’s lighter, kind of sweet, and honestly, it’s a fun twist if you’re feeling adventurous.
For a non-alcoholic version—maybe you’re making a batch for kids or just want something lighter—I just skip the booze.
Instead, I swap in:
- Lemon-lime soda
- Orange juice
- Or some club soda if I want bubbles
I usually use the same amount as the original recipe calls for. Here’s a quick cheat sheet:
When I’m swapping, I just mix the new spirits or juices right in, exactly like I would with the original.
Then I taste, and if it needs a little more sweet or sour, I’ll adjust on the fly.
Pour it over ice, and that’s pretty much it—cheers!
