Spooky Gin Spritz (How to Make a Raspberry Gin Cocktail)

This Spooky Gin Spritz is a super easy cocktail to make for Halloween – this lemon and raspberry cocktail is tart and fruity cocktail with plenty of spritz thanks to the thanks to the sparkling water. Serve this raspberry gin cocktail with dry ice for fun effects in your Halloween gin cocktail!

Creating This Pomegranate Cocktail for Halloween

Ready for another fun Halloween cocktail? This time it is a sparkling cocktail (aka a Spritz, or Spritzer) made with Gin. It is so easy to make and perfect for the Halloween season!

Read on the learn everything you need to know about making this gin spritz and and how to use dry ice in Halloween cocktails.

What Does this Raspberry Gin Spritz Taste Like?

This spooky raspberry gin spritz is fresh and fruity with a subtle sweetness and a hint of effervescence. Enjoy this drink with a cube of dry ice for a spooky twist on this delicious drink!

When is the Best Time to Make this Raspberry Gin Spritz? 

Thanks to the special effects from the dry ice, this Gin Spritz is perfect for Halloween.

Serve it for a Halloween costume party (21+ only, please), a scary movie night in, or enjoy it at home while passing candy out on Halloween night!

Can I Make this Spooky Raspberry Gin Spritz Some Time Besides Halloween?

Of course! The only Halloween element to this Halloween cocktail is the dry ice.

To serve this cocktail outside of spooky season, substitute regular ice cubes for dry ice and this bright pink gin spritz can be served year round!

However, it would be especially good on a hot summer day because it is so refreshing.

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Tools Needed to Make this Raspberry Gin Spritz for Halloween

• Cocktail Muddler — to muddle the raspberries for the raspberry cocktail.
• Cocktail Mixing Glass or Mason Jar — This recipe makes one gin spritz. It’s easiest to measure the ingredients directly into a mixing glass.
• Strainer for shaker — Most cocktail shaker sets come with a strainer included, but if you don’t have one you need it for this recipe. 
• Jigger — Makes measuring out cocktail ingredients quick and easy.
• Citrus juicer — Makes it much easier to juice your lemons for this raspberry cocktail. Tip: rolling lemons on the counter before juicing will help them release even more juice. 
• Cocktail Spoon – for stirring your spooky gin spritz. (note: this cocktail is not shaken) 
• Tongs — for handling the dry ice. 

Ingredients in this Gin Spritz Recipe

Here’s a quick overview of the ingredients needed to make this delicious raspberry gin cocktail:

• Fresh Raspberries — For this spritz, we’re making a homemade raspberry sauce by muddling fresh raspberries.
• Water — Helps muddle the raspberries into a sauce so they incorporate well into the cocktail.
• Gin — Gin is the alcohol of choice in this spritzer! Vodka or white rum would also work if you prefer.
• Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice — Incorporates a bit of acidity to really brighten up the cocktail.
• Sparkling Water — Adds a bit of effervescence to the spritz.

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions to make this Halloween Spritzer, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

What’s the Best Gin for this Spritzer for Halloween? 

When purchasing gin, chose a dry, unflavored gin. You don’t have to choose the most expensive gin, but I don’t recommend using the cheapest.

In this recipe I’ve used The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, but feel free to use your favorite gin if you have one you prefer.

How to Make this Gin Spritz Cocktail for Halloween

This gin spritzer recipe is so easy to make! Here is a quick summary of how to make this Halloween cocktail: 

1. First, you’ll muddle the raspberries and water together in a cocktail mixing glass or mason jar.
2. Then, stir in the gin and lemon juice.
3. After that, strain it into a highball glass or large wine glass.
4. Top off with sparkling water and add a small cube of dry ice.

Check out the full recipe for this Halloween cocktail in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

What Kind of Glass Should You Serve a Halloween Gin Spritz in?

The most important thing is that you choose a glass that is large enough. You’ll need at least 2 inches of space at the top of your glass after assembling it before you add the dry ice.

High ball glasses, balloon glasses, or large wine glasses will work great.

Adding Dry Ice to Halloween Cocktails

Dry ice in cocktails creates a fun, spooky effect that is perfect for Halloween!

To create a fun Halloween effect on your spritzer, you can add a small piece of dry ice (about ½” cube) to each glass before serving.

The result is a bubbling, smoking cocktail that looks like something out of a witches cauldron! Please check out the safety tips below.

Dry Ice Cocktail Safety

Adding dry ice is a great way to create special effects in your Halloween gin spritz cocktail. However, it does come with some safety considerations.

If you’ve never worked with dry ice before, always consult a safety data sheet before handling.

• Do not store dry ice in a sealed container.
• Store it in a well ventilated area.
• Never consume dry ice.
• Handle dry ice with caution.
• Use temperature proof gloves and utensils– never handle dry ice with your bare hands.
• Allow the drink to stop smoking before consuming.

Halloween Gin Cocktail Garnish Ideas 

I don’t like to add too many garnishes to this Spooky Gin Spritz because there is enough going on already with the bright color and the effects from the dry ice.

However, some garnish ideas to try include: 

• Fresh raspberries on a cocktail pick
• Halloween cocktail picks or skewers
• Fake eyeballs
• Twist of lemon peel

Tips for the Best Gin Spritz for Halloween

Want to know how to make the best raspberry gin spritz? Hint: a good cocktail starts with quality ingredients.

Here are my tips for making this delicious cocktail:

• Fresh lemon juice is better than bottled — However, bottled lime juice will work in a pinch. The flavor of the cocktail just won’t be as fresh. 
• Buy quality alcohol — Your gin spritz will only taste as good as the quality of ingredients, so avoid buying the cheapest gin if you can help it. 
• Leave about 2 inches of room at the top of your glass  — Dry ice will make the sparkling water bubble quite a bit – you don’t want it to spill over.

How to Make a Big Batch Gin Spritz

Muddle the raspberries and then combine the remaining ingredients (except the dry ice) in a serving pitcher.

TIP: add the sparkling water/club soda at the last possible minute before serving, otherwise you risk loosing the carbonation which gives this gin cocktail its spritz!

Before serving individual cocktails, pour single servings in individual glasses. Then, add the dry ice directly to the glass.

To make 12 servings (approximately 1/2 cup each):

• 3 cups Raspberries
• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 3 cups Gin
• 9 fluid ounces Fresh Lemon Juice
• 6 cups Sparkling Water

Can This Halloween Cocktail Recipe Be Made Non-Alcoholic?

Alcohol-free spirits are great as an alternative if you’re sober curious or don’t consume alcoholic drinks. 

I’ve never made Pomegranate Cosmopolitan with alcohol-free spirits so I can’t speak to the exact taste, but here are some highly rated non-alcoholic spirits you can try for yourself: 

• Alcohol-free Gin: Try using Ritual Zero Proof Gin, Monday Zero Alcohol Gin, or Lyre’s Dry London Non-Alcoholic Spirit. 
• Or, simply replace gin with club soda, tonic water, or a sparkling juice.

Safety tip: Depending on the brand you use, some alcohol-removed spirits may still contain trace amounts of alcohol. Check before using if you’re pregnant, serving the mocktails to kids, etc. 

Try this Easy Raspberry Gin Cocktail for Halloween!

Next time you’re looking for a fun cocktail to serve for Halloween, give this Spooky Raspberry Gin Spritz a try!

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This “Bloody” Pomegranate Cosmo is a tart and fruity cocktail that you will love this spooky season! It has a subtle sweetness with flavors of pomegranate and citrus. A simple agave rim adds a bit of extra sweetness to balance out this sour cocktail.

Bitter, bubbly, and slightly sour, this Grapefruit Vodka Tonic is a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail! Who knew that vodka and grapefruit juice could taste so good? 

If you enjoy spritz cocktails, you’re bound to love this Strawberry Aperol Spritz! Aperol is infused with strawberries before being combined with prosecco and club soda in the classic spritz ratios.

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