25 halloween wine bottle ideas

How To Throw An Adult Halloween Party

black wine bottle candle sticks The kids have their trick-or-treating and stock piles of Halloween candy, but adults are somewhat left in the dark on Halloween. If plastic skeletons and ghosts aren’t your things, throw a classier Halloween party for yourself and all your friends with these spooky fun ideas. Look at drinks differently With a twist on a classic garnish, these delicious pumpkin martinis transform into lively libations. Make these ahead or set the skewers out in a cup for easy assembly as your guests arrive at the bar. You can even swap out the flavors and colors if you like certain drink recipes better. Make eyes out of stuffed green olives and squeeze a few drops of food coloring into a vodka martini for a more savory rendition. Titosvodka.com Make your snapshots spookier These particular images are a great example of what you can do to your household picture frames on All Hallow’s Eve. If you don’t want to wreck photos, simply layer some black lace over the top for an aged and creepy feel. Or, swap them out for photos you print off of the internet. Even trading gilded frames for black matte ones will add an element of frightening good taste to your evening. Buzzfeed.com Have fun with your cocktails These are incredibly delicious milkshakes with a frightening makeover. Pour them into martini glasses if you prefer to sip or keep in double shot glasses if you prefer a quicker guzzle. The existing recipe doesn’t call for any alcohol, but if you’d like to make them an adult beverage, try chocolate liqueur or vanilla vodka. It’ll feel like a night at a spooky ice cream shop when you make these dreadfully delicious drinks. Frogprincepaperie.com Embrace blood red Red velvet has never looked so sinister. This classy and delicious cake takes on a spooky feel with just a few creepy techniques. Leave a sharp knife in the top for added effect, drizzle red frosting down the pristine white sides, and cut a sliver out before your guests arrive so they can see the blood red interior. It’s refined and terrifying all at the same time. Sayitwithcake.org You could also add some red candy as garnish to up the ante. Hypnotize your guests with good taste These swirly pops are the perfect party favor for your Halloween bash. Wrap the sticks in black ribbon and make custom labels with whatever haunting message you like most. Then, set them out in a mug, cauldron, witch’s hat, or poke holes in a pumpkin to make a bouquet. These black and white pops will set the mood and give your guests something to enjoy on the way home. Loraleelewis.com Check out different kinds of black candy here. Wear heels Even if you’re not big into dressing up, you can inject a little more Halloween fun into your outfit while remaining sophisticated. These skeleton pumps go with anything since they’re black and white and would look great with a little black dress or jeans. Order yourself some of these high heels or cut out white tape to stick to your own black heels. It all depends on how crafty and motivated you are to be best dressed at your Halloween party. Buycostumes.com Ditch the bar cart for a pumpkin You can add an element of Halloween to your bar too with this pumpkin cooler. The tricky part is finding a pumpkin that allows you to slip one of your bowls into the hollowed out center. However, they’re waterproof because of their outer skin, so you can skip this step and just add some ice directly into the pumpkin if you’d like. Then, stuff it with whatever refreshments you want to sip on all night long and enjoy your guest’s reactions to your ingenuity. Stylistabysc.blogspot.com Go black and white for a sophisticated look Black and white candy in clear glass jars will automatically add a level of Halloween sophistication to your party. What you stuff these jars with is totally up to you, but they’d be great for a desert table, party favors, or even appetizers. We particularly like the black and white candy idea so you can integrate a little adult trick-or-treating into your party, but the choice is up to you! Buzzfeed.com Colored bulk candy like Black Tie Jordan Almonds would work well here. As well as classy gummy penguins wearing their tuxedos. Paint instead of carve Not only will you spare yourself a big mess of pumpkin guts, but by painting your seasonal gourds, you’ll also get a much more mature look. Try herringbone, chevron, a diamond pattern, or simple stripes or polka dots. Just try to stick to black, white, and orange to keep the spirit of Halloween alive at your party. Hometoindy.com White is the new orange Little pumpkins take on a much trendier style with a little bit of white and black paint. Use spray paint for quick coverage or whip out a paint brush for an afternoon of painting. Then, either use a stencil for the lettering or your own artistic hand. You can spell out