San Diego’s Best Halloween Cocktails & Mocktails

Halloween in San Diego is more than costumes and candy — it’s a season of creative mixology, spooky themes, and unforgettable nightlife. Whether you’re sipping something sinister at a rooftop bar or chilling at a cannabis lounge with themed infusions, this city knows how to celebrate October in style. Here are the best Halloween cocktails and mocktails in San Diego for 2025.

🍸 1. “Witching Hour” – Born & Raised, Little Italy

This glamorous cocktail bar takes spooky season seriously. The Witching Hour blends activated charcoal vodka, elderflower liqueur, and lemon for a bewitching black-and-gold finish. It’s as photogenic as it is delicious — a must for your Halloween night out.

🧛♀️ 2. “Bloody Sunset” – The Grass Skirt, Pacific Beach

Step through the hidden tiki doors of The Grass Skirt for a vampire-worthy cocktail made with spiced rum, blood orange juice, and cinnamon syrup. Served flaming (literally), it’s one of San Diego’s most dramatic drinks.

🌿 3. “Ghost OG Mocktail” – Sessions by the Bay, Point Loma

At San Diego’s top cannabis lounge, Sessions by the Bay, you’ll find something different: a chill and elevated way to celebrate spooky season. The Ghost OG Mocktail combines terpene-infused citrus soda, lime, and a hint of lavender for a relaxing, THC-free drink with full Halloween vibes. Whether you’re into THC mocktails or prefer to pair your drink with a pre-roll, this weed lounge and cannabis restaurant offers an unforgettable October experience.

🎃 4. “Pumpkin King Old Fashioned” – Polite Provisions, North Park

A fall favorite with a dark twist. This Old Fashioned mixes bourbon with pumpkin spice syrup and black walnut bitters, garnished with a roasted marshmallow. It’s smooth, rich, and perfectly spooky.

👻 5. “Haunted Hibiscus” – Camino Riviera, Mission Beach

This stunning cocktail glows red under blacklight thanks to hibiscus syrup and dry ice smoke effects. The floral-meets-tart flavor combo makes it a favorite among Halloween partygoers looking for something elegant and eerie.

Sip, Chill, and Celebrate Halloween the San Diego Way

Whether you’re hitting the clubs downtown, relaxing with friends at a weed bar, or checking out a creative cannabis restaurant like Sessions by the Bay, San Diego’s Halloween scene has something for everyone. From ghostly garnishes to terpene-inspired mocktails, this city knows how to mix spirits — and elevate them.