Halloween Party Drinks for Kids and Adults
Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, which means a lot of Phoenix backyards will be full of costumes, candy, and people standing around a drink table. The trick is having something for the kids and something for the adults without running two separate setups.
Lemonade makes that easy, since the same jar can go either direction.
Start With One Base for Everyone
AZ Lemonade Stand is non-alcoholic straight out of the jar. That means you can pour it for the whole party and only add spirits to the glasses that want them. It also keeps the table simple. One set of jars, one stack of cups, no mix-ups.
The lemonade is brewed lemonade, heated to pasteurize and build flavor, then hot filled into glass mason jars. Tom D’Ambrosio, a Food Network Chopped champion, crafts the flavors. If you want the full story, it is here: What Is Brewed Lemonade? How AZ Lemonade Stand Makes Its Mason Jar Pour.
Picking Flavors That Look the Part
Color does a lot of work at a Halloween table. A few that fit the season:
Cranberry is one of the fall seasonals, and its deep red looks great in a clear glass. Prickly Pear brings a vivid magenta. Kiwi and Watermelon are also seasonal for October and November and add green and pink to the lineup. Set a few jars out together and the table already looks like part of the decor. You can see everything available on the flavors page.
Drinks for the Kids’ Table
Keep these easy. Pour a flavor over ice and top it with a splash of sparkling water for something fizzy. Freeze some of the lemonade in an ice cube tray ahead of time and use those cubes instead of regular ice, so the drink does not get watered down by the end of the night. A few gummy worms on the rim of the cup is the only decoration you need.
For anyone watching sugar, put out an AZ-ZERO jar in Original or Strawberry, with 0 sugar, 0 calories, and 3 net carbs. It is a good idea to label it so nobody grabs the wrong one by accident.
Drinks for the Adults
Lemonade works as a Premium Mixer, and a few pairings are hard to beat. Original goes well with whiskey. Prickly Pear works with tequila. Strawberry pairs with vodka. Shake it with ice, strain it over fresh ice, and you are done. For more recipes, see Can You Use Lemonade as a Cocktail Mixer? Fall Recipes with AZ Lemonade Stand.
If you are serving both versions, use different glasses for the kids and the adults, or put the spirits at a separate station. It is the simplest way to keep everything straight.
Shake the Jar First
Real fruit settles, so give each jar a good shake before you pour. Shake well, shake, tap that AZ. It takes a few seconds and it makes the drink taste the way it should.
Where to Pick Up Jars Before Halloween
You can find AZ Lemonade Stand at Fry’s, Circle K, Bashas, select Albertsons and Safeway locations, Jacksons, Cobblestone, Food City, and Superpumper, though stock varies by store. Use the store locator before you head out, or order online so the jars are already at home.
The locations page has more detail. The Phoenix address is 739 E Dunlap Suite L, Phoenix, AZ 85020, and the phone number is (602) 883-8185.
FAQ
What are good non-alcoholic Halloween party drinks?
Lemonade over ice with a splash of sparkling water is an easy option. AZ Lemonade Stand is non-alcoholic on its own, and colorful flavors like Cranberry and Prickly Pear look good on a party table.
Can I use lemonade as a mixer for a Halloween cocktail?
Yes. Original pairs with whiskey, Prickly Pear with tequila, and Strawberry with vodka. Shake with ice and strain over fresh ice.
What is a sugar-free option for a Halloween party?
AZ-ZERO comes in Original and Strawberry with 0 sugar, 0 calories, and 3 net carbs, sweetened with monk fruit and allulose.
How do I keep kids’ drinks and adult drinks separate?
Use different glassware, or set the spirits at a separate station. The lemonade itself is non-alcoholic, so only the glasses that get spirits added become adult drinks.
Which AZ Lemonade Stand flavors are seasonal this fall?
Kiwi, Watermelon, and Cranberry are the seasonals for October and November.
Where can I buy AZ Lemonade Stand in Phoenix before Halloween?
AZ Lemonade Stand is sold at Fry’s, Circle K, Bashas, select Albertsons and Safeway locations, Jacksons, Cobblestone, Food City, and Superpumper. Use the store locator or order online.
Ready for the Party?
Order online or find a store near you. Prefer a form? Use our backup order form.
