Description

The Drunk Witch Cocktail is a festive Halloween drink featuring a deep purple hue, achieved by blending blue curaçao and grenadine with vodka. This sweet and slightly fizzy cocktail is topped with Sprite or lemon-lime soda for a refreshing finish, making it a fun and eye-catching addition to any Halloween gathering. The drink’s distinctive look comes from rimming the glass with bright green sugar and garnishing it with spooky elements like edible glitter or candy eyeballs.

Ingredients

Scale

2 oz vodka
2 oz blue curaçao
2 oz grenadine
Sprite or 7-Up (to top)
Ice cubesFor the rim:
- Corn syrup or purple frosting (to adhere the sugar)
- Green sanding sugar
Optional Garnishes:
- Edible glitter
- Candy eyeballs or gummy worms
- Lime wedge or maraschino cherry

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Instructions

Prepare the Glass:
- Rim the edge of a cocktail glass with corn syrup or purple frosting, then dip it in green sanding sugar to coat.
Shake the Cocktail:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, blue curaçao, and grenadine.
- Shake vigorously for about 20–30 seconds until well-chilled.
Assemble the Drink:
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Top with Sprite or 7-Up for a fizzy finish.
Garnish and Serve:
- Add a spooky garnish of choice, such as candy eyeballs, edible glitter, or a lime wedge. Serve immediately.

Notes

Variations: Substitute vodka with white rum or use lemon-lime seltzer for a less sweet version.
Non-Alcoholic Option: Replace vodka and blue curaçao with a mix of blue Hawaiian punch and grenadine, and increase the Sprite.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cocktail
Calories: ~220 kcal
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 18mg