The Embalming Fluid cocktail is a vivid, eerie green drink that combines melon liqueur, vodka, and pineapple juice for a sweet and slightly tropical flavor profile. It’s both visually and flavorfully striking, making it ideal for a Halloween event or any themed gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz melon liqueur (such as Midori)
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Splash of club soda (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: Black sugar or candy eyeball for garnish
Directions
- Prepare the Glass:
- Rim a cocktail glass with black sugar for an added spooky effect.
- Mix the Cocktail:
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, and lime juice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Serve:
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Top with a splash of club soda if desired for extra fizz.
- Garnish:
- For an eerie touch, add a candy eyeball or floating lime slice.
Time and Servings
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 1 cocktail
Tips
- Adjust the Color: Add a drop of blue food coloring if you’d like to deepen the green hue.
- Mocktail Version: Substitute vodka with extra pineapple juice and melon-flavored soda for a non-alcoholic version.
With its glowing green hue and festive garnish, the Embalming Fluid cocktail is sure to set the spooky mood at your next Halloween gathering!
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Embalming Fluid Cocktail
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
- The Embalming Fluid Cocktail is a spooky, eye-catching drink with a bright green hue, ideal for Halloween parties or themed gatherings. This cocktail is both strong and refreshing, combining flavors of citrus and a hint of melon from the Midori liqueur. Serve it up in a clear glass for the ultimate eerie effect!
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz white rum
- 1 oz Midori melon liqueur
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz sour mix
- Splash of lemon-lime soda (e.g., Sprite)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon or lime wedge, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the vodka, gin, rum, Midori, triple sec, and sour mix to the shaker.
- Shake well until thoroughly mixed and chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a highball or hurricane glass filled with ice.
- Top with a splash of lemon-lime soda to add some fizz.
- Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge for a spooky finishing touch.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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- For a darker effect, add a few drops of green food coloring to enhance the vibrant look.
- Adjust the sour mix and soda to taste; add more soda for a lighter drink.
- This cocktail is strong, so sip responsibly!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg