Hosting the perfect grown up Halloween

If you and your friends plan on getting together this Halloween, you’ll want a break from some of the more childish parts of the holiday. While trick or treating and bobbing for apples is great fun with the kids, it’s always nice to enjoy something a little more grown up once the children have gone to bed.

If you’re looking for ideas for a perfectly grown up Halloween bash, there are loads of options. Many of the best adult treats take inspiration from our childhood through flavours and smells, but add a sophisticated twist!

Creepy cocktails

There’s nothing quite like a cocktail to warm you up on a cold Halloween night, and they a great way to impress friends and family. Many are nervous to try making cocktails for more than themselves, but there really is nothing to fear!

The Black Cat is one of the best Halloween cocktails you can make, and it’s even made with liquids that you’re likely to have in the house! Vodka, Blue Curacao, Sprite, cranberry juice and lime are all that go into a serving, with plenty of ice!

Terrifying treats

Food is naturally an important part of any party, but it can be hard to find the balance between a Halloween theme and something that you’d serve the children. Save the bat-shaped cookies for the kids’ party and try out a twist on a favourite.

These nutty toffee apples are painfully easy to make with only a few simple ingredients, and they transform a child’s favourite treat into something ultra-sophisticated, tasty and just the right amount of fun!

Delightful decorations

You’ll want to find the right balance between decorations that will add to your grown up vibe, without anything that will terrify the children when they come downstairs in the morning! Choosing something that’s more atmospheric and a little cute is the best option, and you don’t have to spend a fortune.

Spirit jugs are a great subtle way to decorate the house or the garden, and you can have a lot of fun making them with the children for their party too. Simply using a milk jug, marker pen and some fairy lights results in a stunning set of decorations.