Halloween is the perfect excuse for a party, and what would a party be without cocktails and mocktails. If you're hosting a Halloween themed party or dinner, be sure to check out the links to the right for some spooktacular drink recipes.

Create creepy layered drinks by pouring extra cold liquids over the back of a spoon. Start with the densest liquid first so it sinks to the bottom and the other liquids float atop it.That's the Spirit!: Float a Drink

Don't worry if your mixtures don't turn out the way you'd hoped. Chances are, even if they look like bog slime, they'll still taste good. Hey, bog slime sounds like a pretty creepy cocktail!

• Martha Stewart: Spooky Halloween Spirits

• Global Gourmet: Halloween Killer Cocktails

• About.com: Haunting Halloween Cocktails

• In the Spirit: Halloween Cocktails

• That's the Spirit: Halloween Cocktails and Drinks

• My Lifetime: Halloween Cocktail Recipes

• Art of Drink: Halloween Cocktails

• The Nibble: Halloween Cocktails