Toasted Ghost Espresso Mocktini (Halloween Mocktail)
The Toasted Ghost Espresso Mocktini is the spooky sip of the season! This playful Halloween mocktail is made with espresso, toasted marshmallow creamer, bitters, vanilla and features spooky marshmallow creme ghosts.
If you love Halloween mocktails and cocktails, you’ll also want to try my Pumpkin Punch (mocktail & cocktail), or my Halloween Mimosa.
Spooky season is one of my favorite times of the year. Just like your costume, you can get really creative with your drinks. This Halloween mocktail whips up in just 5 minutes with a shaker and a glass. Espresso (great for coffee lovers) makes a smooth base, while the toasted marshmallow creamer adds a rich creaminess to the mocktail. Simple syrup and bitters add contrast for the perfectly balanced mocktail.
Creating this Toasted Ghost Espresso Mocktini was a lot of fun and the trick is, there’s no “spirits” in sight, but your guests would never know. If you have guests who prefer “boo-ze”, you can always add your spirit of choice, making this spooky drink versatile and the perfect addition to your Halloween gathering.
Recipe Ingredients
See the recipe card for quantities.
- Espresso: Chill your espresso before using. If you don’t have espresso, cold brew concentrate works great.
- Aromatic bitters: If you want your mocktail to be completely alcohol free, opt for a non-alcoholic brand as bitters have alcohol in them. For this recipe, I used All the Bitter.
- Unsweetened toasted marshmallow creamer: I used a dairy free one from Nutpods. Vanilla flavored or half and half would also work. If your creamer isn’t unsweetened, you’ll want to decrease or eliminate the simple syrup.
- Simple syrup: you can make your own or use bottled.
- Pure vanilla extract: Always opt for pure vanilla extract vs artificial.
- Marshmallow creme: Use this to paint the inside of the glass.
- Toasted marshmallows: Use for garnish as desired. Toast them using a kitchen torch or stovetop.
Tools & Equipment List
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How to Make This Recipe
Step 1: Make marshmallow ghosts – Spread marshmallow creme on the inside of the cocktail glass, using the back of a spoon. Use permanent markers to draw ghost faces on the glass.
Step 2: To a cocktail shaker – Add espresso, marshmallow creamer, simple syrup, vanilla extract, bitters, and ice. Shake until well chilled.
Step 3: Strain into prepared cocktail glass. Garnish with toasted marshmallows.
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Tips for Making a Toasted Ghost Espresso Mocktini
- Cocktail version: For a classic espresso martini, add 1 1/2 oz vodka or vanilla vodka and 1/2 oz coffee liqueur.
- I used unsweetened marshmallow creamer, if you use a sweetened version, eliminate or decrease the simple syrup.
- Have fun and toast your own marshmallows. You can toast your own marshmallows on the stove, over a fire, or with a kitchen torch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can make the mocktail with your spirit of choice. Vodka is always my go-to for martinis but you can also use a coffee liqueur or if you like a bold spirit-forward drink, a bourbon or whiskey.
No, bitters are not non-alcoholic. They contain about a third of alcohol in their ingredients. So, if you would like to make a mocktail with bitters, make sure you buy a brand that specifically denotes they are “NA” or “non-alcoholic”.
Make marshmallow ghosts inside your glass with marshmallow creme, and draw eyes and mouth on the glass with permanent makers. You can also try a black salt or black sugar rim like in my Midnight Margarita or a ghost apple like in the Harvest Apple (Apple Cider Whiskey Cocktail).
More Halloween Mocktails and Cocktails to Try
- Non-Alcoholic Witch’s Brew Mojito Punch
- Blood & Wine Sour (Blood Orange Gin Cocktail)
- Spooky Sangria (Red Wine Halloween Sangria)
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Toasted Ghost Espresso Mocktini (Halloween Mocktail)
Ingredients
- 2 oz espresso, chilled
- 1 oz unsweetened toasted marshmallow creamer, I used nutpods
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3-4 dashes NA aromatic bitters, I used All the Bitter
- Marshmallow creme
- Toasted marshmallows
Instructions
- Add marshmallow creme to the inside of the cocktail glass, using the back of a spoon. Optionally, use permanent markers to draw ghost faces on the glass.
- To a cocktail shaker – Add espresso, marshmallow creamer, simple syrup, vanilla extract, bitters and ice. Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into prepared cocktail glass. Garnish with toasted marshmallows.
Notes
- Cocktail version: For a classic espresso martini, add 1 1/2 oz vodka or vanilla vodka and 1/2 oz coffee liqueur.
- I used unsweetened marshmallow creamer, if you use a sweetened version, eliminate or decrease the simple syrup.
- Have fun and toast your own marshmallows. You can toast your own marshmallows on the stove, over a fire, or with a kitchen torch.
