The Midnight Berry: A Halloween Pour Worth Staying In For

Blackberry cranberry mocktail with rosemary, pumpkins and candlelight on a dark green Halloween table.

The Hippie 4:20 · October 22, 2026 · Adults 21+ only

The costume can be last-minute. The drink deserves a little planning. This Halloween, we’re going for deep berry colors, fresh rosemary, warm candlelight, and a glass that looks right at home beside your favorite scary movie.

Our early Halloween treat: 40% off Hippie Sips and Hippie Drops with code HALLOWEEN. The two-day offer ends Saturday, October 24, at 12:08 p.m. Central Time. Keep reading for a drink worth making before the opening credits.

Meet the Midnight Berry

This alcohol-free recipe gets its dramatic color from fruit, its brightness from lime, and its finish from ginger. No complicated syrup, special equipment, or smoking cauldron required.

For one non-infused base drink:

  • 4 fresh blackberries
  • 2 ounces cranberry juice
  • ½ ounce fresh lime juice
  • 3 ounces nonalcoholic ginger beer
  • Ice, a rosemary sprig, and an orange twist

Gently muddle the blackberries with the lime juice in a sturdy glass. Add cranberry juice and ice, then top with nonalcoholic ginger beer. Stir gently. Garnish with rosemary and the orange twist. For a smoother drink, strain the muddled fruit before adding ice. Prefer less sweetness? Replace some ginger beer with plain sparkling water.

The recipe stands on its own. Put on the movie, dim the lights, and enjoy the little ritual of making something with care.

Make the choice personal

For adults who choose THC where legal, Hippie Drops can be added to an individual alcohol-free beverage according to the label. Each flavorless, sugar-free single-serve card contains 5 mg hemp-derived THC. Hold it white side down over the drink: Snap–Squeeze–Stir. The card’s amount is a product fact, not a recommendation that suits everyone.

Prefer to keep things simple? Choose Hippie Sips as your ready-to-pour option. Read the can’s serving information before pouring, and keep the original packaging available. Do not add Drops to an already infused Sips beverage. Check the batch information and COAs before choosing your product.

The only surprise should be the movie

If friends are coming over, tell each person exactly what is in their glass before serving it. Keep infused drinks individually identified and separate from ordinary mocktails. Leave shared pitchers non-infused, and keep THC products locked away from children and pets—especially when Halloween sweets are around.

This is practical guidance, not a new Halloween scare story. The FDA’s June 16, 2022 consumer alert explains that THC foods can be mistaken for everyday treats and accidental ingestion can cause serious harm. The CDC’s February 15, 2024 guidance also emphasizes secure storage and the delayed, unpredictable effects of ingested cannabis. Do not rush into another serving because you do not feel an immediate effect.

Alcohol-free does not mean non-intoxicating when THC is involved. Skip alcohol, do not drive after use, and arrange transportation in advance.

A Halloween treat, on us

Use HALLOWEEN for 40% off eligible one-time purchases. Offer ends October 24, 2026, at 12:08 p.m. Central Time. Excludes subscriptions. Cannot combine with other discounts. Availability and shipping restrictions apply.

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Good company. A great glass. A little Halloween atmosphere. We’ll take that kind of evening.