The Vampire’s Velvet cocktail is a deliciously dark and enchanting drink that’s perfect for Halloween or any spooky gathering. With its rich flavors of chocolate and raspberry, this cocktail offers a delightful mix of sweet and tart that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

2 oz chocolate liqueur
1 oz raspberry liqueur

1 oz vodka
1 oz heavy cream
Edible glitter or cocoa powder (for garnish)

Fresh raspberries (for garnish)
Ice cubes

Directions

Prepare the Glass:
Chill a martini glass or a coupe glass by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes.

Mix the Ingredients:
In a cocktail shaker, combine the chocolate liqueur, raspberry liqueur, vodka, and heavy cream. Fill the shaker with ice.
Shake:
Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled and combined.
Strain:
Remove the glass from the freezer and strain the mixture into the chilled glass.

Garnish:
Sprinkle a pinch of edible glitter or cocoa powder on top for a spooky touch. Add a few fresh raspberries for garnish.
Serve:
Enjoy this rich and velvety cocktail!

Time and Servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 cocktail

Variations

Chocolate Raspberry Martini: Omit the cream for a lighter, more potent drink.
Spiced Velvet: Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm, spicy flavor.

Frozen Version: Blend all ingredients with ice for a frozen cocktail experience.

FAQs

Can I make this cocktail non-alcoholic?
Yes! Substitute the liqueurs with chocolate syrup and raspberry juice, and replace vodka with sparkling water for a refreshing mocktail version.

Is this drink very sweet?
Yes, the combination of chocolate and raspberry liqueurs makes this drink quite sweet. You can adjust the sweetness by using less chocolate liqueur or opting for a dark chocolate liqueur for a more intense flavor.

What type of glass should I use?
A martini or coupe glass works best for serving the Vampire’s Velvet cocktail, as it enhances the presentation of the drink.

Vampire’s Velvet Cocktail

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Author: Jake
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
Category: Cocktail

Method: Shaken
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

A hauntingly delicious cocktail that’s perfect for Halloween parties. This blood-red drink combines the smoothness of vodka with the tartness of cranberry juice and a hint of blackberry liqueur, creating a velvety texture that’s irresistible to vampires and mortals alike.

Ingredients

Scale

2 oz vodka
1 oz blackberry liqueur (such as Chambord)

3 oz cranberry juice
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
Ice cubes

For garnish: Blackberries and a lime wedge

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Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Pour in the vodka, blackberry liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice.

Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass filled with ice.
Garnish with a few blackberries and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.

Notes

For a sweeter version, add 1/2 oz of simple syrup to the shaker.
To make it extra spooky, use a cocktail pick to skewer the blackberries and balance it across the rim of the glass, allowing the berries to dangle into the drink like drops of blood.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace the vodka with white grape juice and the blackberry liqueur with blackberry syrup.

You can rim the glass with black sanding sugar for an extra dramatic effect.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approximately 6 oz)
Calories: 200

Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 0g