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
Scale
- 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