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Easy Beetlejuice Mocktail | Spooky Halloween Drink

Inspired by the mischievous Beetlejuice himself, this Beetlejuice Mocktail is creepy, colorful, and deliciously fruity—perfect for Halloween parties! It combines pineapple juice, lime, and layered colors of green and blue for a striking look. With its spooky black sugar rim, this drink is festive, refreshing, and 100% alcohol-free, making it perfect for both kids and adults. Serve it in clear glasses to show off the eerie colors, and don’t forget the creepy decorations—plastic spiders, striped straws, or even dry ice for a smoky effect.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 mocktail
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lemon or lime wedge for glass rim
  • 1 tbsp black sanding sugar or salt for rim
  • ½ oz lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 oz pineapple juice
  • ½ oz blue sports drink or blue raspberry syrup – replaces curaçao
  • 1 oz melon-flavored soda or syrup – replaces Midori
  • 1 oz sparkling water or lemon-lime soda – replaces vodka
  • Ice cubes

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid
  • Small plate (for sugar rim)
  • Spoon (for layering colors)
  • Clear glass (for best effect)

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the glass rim
  1. Rub a lemon or lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Dip the rim into black sanding sugar (or salt) for a spooky effect.
Step 2: Shake the base
  1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine pineapple juice, lime juice, and melon soda/syrup. Shake well until chilled.
Step 3: Pour the drink
  1. Strain into the prepared glass filled with ice.
Step 4: Add the “Beetlejuice layers”
  1. Slowly pour the blue sports drink over the back of a spoon so it floats on top, creating a layered look.
Step 5: Finish and serve
  1. Top with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda for fizz. Garnish with a lime wedge or spooky decorations.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Best served fresh—don’t store mixed drinks (the soda will lose fizz).
You can pre-mix the green base (pineapple, lime, melon syrup) and keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Add ice, blue layer, and soda right before serving.
🥄 Variations
Creepy Smoky Version: Add a tiny piece of food-safe dry ice for a smoky Beetlejuice vibe.
Extra Sweet: Replace sparkling water with lemon-lime soda.
Healthier Version: Use 100% fruit juices with no soda.
Kid Party Punch: Make a big batch in a punch bowl instead of individual glasses.
Purple Beetlejuice: Mix in grape juice instead of blue sports drink for a different spooky look.
❓ 10 FAQs
Can I still make the original cocktail with alcohol? – Yes, but this mocktail version is alcohol-free.
What if I can’t find black sanding sugar? – Use cocoa powder mixed with sugar for a similar effect.
Do I have to layer the drink? – No, you can mix it all together, but layering looks spooky.
Can I use bottled lime juice? – Fresh lime juice is best, but bottled works.
Can I make it for kids? – Absolutely, this recipe is designed to be kid-friendly.
What if I don’t like pineapple juice? – Swap for apple or mango juice.
How do I keep the layers separated? – Pour slowly over a spoon and use liquids with different sugar content.
Can I make this in advance? – Only the base—layer and add soda just before serving.
What can I garnish with? – Lime slices, gummy worms, or spooky Halloween straws.
Does it taste like candy? – Yes! Fruity, sweet, and refreshing.
🏁 Conclusion
This Easy Beetlejuice Mocktail is the ultimate Halloween drink—spooky, colorful, and fun for everyone. With fruity flavors, fizzy sparkle, and a black sugar rim, it looks just as magical as it tastes.
Perfect for kids’ parties, themed movie nights, or any spooky celebration, it’s a drink that’s guaranteed to get guests saying, “It’s showtime!”