7 Terrifyingly Good Halloween Party Ideas
Finalising your Halloween party ideas? Why not try one of these super simple yet spooky ideas that are bound to give your guests a fright.
1. Hot Dog Fingers
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The key is in the skinned finger nails. If you can get the shapes right, these sausages will look just like fingers. And don't forget to add the wrinkles. An absolute classic.
2. Bloody Mary Blood Vials
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This one is a beautifully simple way to transform a universally loved drink into an unforgettable halloween treat. Just pick up some test tubes - they're easy to get hold of. And then make your best Bloody Mary mix (here's a recipe), and you're done!
3. Ghost Meringues
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Again, simplicity is the name of the game. Whip up some smooth meringue mix, and blot on some black eyes and a mouth - and that's it: delicious and memorable.
Find the full recipe here.
4. Ghost Piñatas
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These are a little more intricate and tricky to make. But, they're cheap and will definitely be a memorable addition to your Halloween party. Here's how to make them.
5. Skull Sugar Cubes
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These are great because they can be used at day events, like meetings or conferences. They're an amazing touch to add to an event, and anyone who takes sugar in their coffee won't be forgetting your event in a while.
They're obviously pretty much impossible to do DIY, but here's where you can buy them.
6. Dry Ice Cocktails
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You might think these require years of mixology training to produce, but actually all you need are some dry ice pellets - and you can buy those here. So, all you need to do is make up your favourite spooky cocktails, fill up an old chest and dry-ice away...simple.
7. Sausage Mummies
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For more of a DIY feel, wrap up some sausages inside ribbons of pastry, dollop on some ketchup for eyes, and you've got yourself some delicious 'mummies'. Here's the recipe.
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