The Eyeball Highball is a spooky and fun Halloween cocktail that’s as creepy as it is delicious! This ghoulish drink is a simple twist on a classic highball, with a chilling garnish that looks like floating eyeballs, perfect for adding a frightful touch to your Halloween party. Combining refreshing lemon-lime soda with vodka or gin and sweet lychee “eyeballs” filled with blueberries, this cocktail is a must-try for Halloween lovers.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka or gin
- 4 oz lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7-Up)
- 2 canned lychees (in syrup)
- 2 fresh blueberries
- Ice cubes
Directions
- Make the “Eyeballs”:
Drain the canned lychees and gently place one fresh blueberry inside each lychee, creating an eyeball effect. Set aside. - Chill the Glass:
Fill a highball glass with ice to chill it before making the cocktail. - Mix the Cocktail:
Add vodka or gin to the glass, then top with lemon-lime soda. Stir gently to combine. - Garnish with Eyeballs:
Drop the lychee “eyeballs” into the glass so they float at the top for a spooky look. - Serve:
Serve immediately and enjoy the chillingly fun visual of floating eyeballs in your cocktail!
Time and Servings
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 1 cocktail
Variations
- Eyeball Punch: For a larger crowd, turn this into a punch by mixing vodka, soda, and a splash of cranberry or pomegranate juice in a punch bowl, adding multiple lychee “eyeballs” for a spooky effect.
- Non-Alcoholic Version: For a kid-friendly version, replace the vodka with more lemon-lime soda or a fruit-flavored soda.
- Bloodshot Eyes Effect: Add a drop of red food coloring to the lychees before placing the blueberries inside for a bloodshot effect.
FAQs
Can I make the eyeball garnish ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the lychee “eyeballs” a few hours before your party and store them in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
What other drinks can I use the “eyeballs” in?
These eyeball garnishes are great for any clear or light-colored cocktail or punch, such as gin and tonic, vodka soda, or even sparkling water with a splash of juice.
Can I use fresh lychees instead of canned?
Absolutely! If fresh lychees are available, they will work just as well, though canned lychees are easier to work with and maintain their shape.
Enjoy the eerie vibes with your Eyeball Highball this Halloween!
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Eyeball Highball
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Description
The Eyeball Highball is a spooky and fun Halloween drink, perfect for a festive party. It’s a twist on the classic highball, combining vodka and club soda with lychee “eyeballs” for a creepy yet refreshing look. These eyeball garnishes, made from lychee and blueberries, float eerily in the drink, giving it a frightful appearance that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz club soda (or tonic water for added sweetness)
- 1 oz lime juice
- Ice cubes
- 3 canned lychees (drained)
- 3 blueberries (for eyeball garnish)
- Red food coloring (optional, for extra “blood” effect)
Instructions
- Start by making the “eyeballs”: place a blueberry inside the cavity of each lychee. If desired, you can add a drop of red food coloring to make the “eyes” appear bloodshot.
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour vodka and lime juice over the ice.
- Top off the drink with club soda or tonic water and stir gently.
- Add the lychee “eyeballs” to the drink, letting them float for a spooky effect.
- Serve and enjoy the creepy yet refreshing cocktail!
Notes
- You can substitute the vodka with gin or rum, depending on your preference.
- For a non-alcoholic version, skip the vodka and use lemon-lime soda or ginger ale for a mocktail.
- If you want to make it even more dramatic, use a red-colored mixer like cranberry juice instead of club soda.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg