Get in the Halloween spirit with this Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail – a fruity vodka cocktail is reminiscent of a Cosmopolitan. It is made with Chambord raspberry liqueur, vodka, lime juice, cranberry juice, and topped with sparkling rosé for a fizzy, festive drink. This variation also includes some edible glitter and a spooky garnish of vampire fangs, which gives an extra layer of Halloween fun.
For more Halloween cocktails to enjoy at home or make for Halloween parties, check out my Practical Magic Midnight Margarita, Hocus Pocus Cocktail, and Syringe Jello Shots to name a few. Also, my list of Best Glitter Cocktails has many more Halloween drinks that are worth checking out!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Visually striking: The beautiful red color combined with the edible glitter and red icing on the rim makes this spooky drink Instagram-worthy. A Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail adds a fun, Halloween theme to any fall get-together.
Quick to make: This recipe just requires a few minutes and simple ingredients that you can find at just about any liquor store and/or grocery store.
Easy to scale: It’s easy to scale and batch this recipe for a crowd, making this delicious drink the perfect addition to any Halloween party.
Ingredient Notes
Vodka: You just need your favorite plain vodka to make this vampire drink. If you wanted to add something a little different, you could add vanilla vodka or even raspberry vodka.
Chambord raspberry liqueur: In my opinion, Chambord is the best raspberry liqueur, but if you have another brand that you like you can definitely use that.
Lime juice: When making cocktails, fresh lime juice will always taste best. If your only option is bottled juice, it’ll work in a pinch. Lime juice adds a nice sour balance to the sweet raspberry liqueur.
Cranberry juice: I prefer using unsweetened cranberry juice as I feel the raspberry liqueur provides enough sweetness. You could also use any other tart, red-hued juice like unsweetened pomegranate juice or cherry juice.
Sparkling rosé wine: For cocktails, I recommend a sparkling wine like prosecco or cava over champagne, but you can use your favorite. You should buy a brut or dry champagne or sparkling wine as the cocktail is typically sweet enough on its own. Choosing a rosé version is great since its pink color adds to the deep red color of the cocktail.
Optional ingredients
Edible glitter: This will really give your cocktail a WOW factor and you can easily find edible glitter on Amazon.
Red gel icing: This is a great option to smear on the rim of the glass or on a set of plastic toy vampire fangs for an extra layer of spookiness. You can find this icing in the baking aisle, or you can also find red gel icing on Amazon. Sometimes you can also find it with glitter in it.
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Step 1: Add the vodka and Chambord raspberry liqueur to a cocktail shaker.
Step 2: Add the cranberry and lime juice along with a pinch of edible glitter, if using. Add ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into a martini cocktail glass and top with sparkling rosé. My favorite spooky-looking martini glasses are the Viski Faceted Martini Glasses.
Step 3: Smear a bit of the red gel icing on the rim of the martini glass or on a pair of plastic vampire fangs and drape over the rim of the glass.
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Viski Faceted Martini Glass Set
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- Don’t add ice to your cocktail shaker until after you’ve added the ingredients to prevent excessive dilution of the drink.
- For those that like an extra sweet cocktail, use cranberry juice cocktail instead of 100% cranberry juice or add a touch of simple syrup.
- For a more tart drink, try adding extra lime juice.
- Try different garnishes, such as:
-After rimming the glass with the icing, roll the rim of your martini glass in red sugar sprinkles.
-You can try the plastic fangs, as I did, or try a skewer of Halloween-themed gummy candy, fresh raspberries, or maraschino cherries, like Luxardo cherries.
FAQ
What is Chambord?
Chambord is a French cognac-based, black raspberry liqueur that is sweet and fruity. It is made from raspberries, blackberries, and black currants. The recipe for Chambord is inspired by a liqueur that was enjoyed by King Louis XIV of France when he visited the Loire Valley in the 17th century.
Chambord is made in the Loire Valley, and it is a popular ingredient in cocktails, especially those that call for a sweet and fruity flavor such as my Chambord Spritz or Chambord Sour.
Can I make a batch? Can I make it in advance?
Yes, you can definitely make the Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail into a batched drink. Just multiply each ingredient by the number of servings you plan to make.
Combine the vodka, raspberry liqueur, lime juice, and cranberry juice in a large pitcher or bowl. Stir well to mix and chill until ready to use. You can make this base up to one day in advance. When you’re ready to serve, pour the base into individual glasses and top each with sparkling rosé.
Don’t add the sparkling rosé until ready to serve to prevent it from going flat. You can opt to sprinkle edible glitter in the individual glasses or in the pre-made batch – it just may have to be stirred just prior to serving as the glitter may settle at the bottom.
How can I make this into a mocktail?
To make a mocktail version of the Vampire’s Kiss Martini, you can start by omitting the vodka and replacing the Chambord/raspberry liqueur with a raspberry-flavored syrup. You’ll also want to replace the sparkling rosé with berry-flavored seltzer water. You can keep the rest of the ingredients as they are.
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Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces vodka
- 1 ounce raspberry liqueur recommend Chambord
- ½ ounce lime juice
- 2 ounces 100% cranberry juice
- 1 small pinch edible glitter optional
- 2-3 ounces dry sparkling rosé wine to top
- Red gel icing for garnish optional
Instructions
- Add vodka, raspberry liqueur, juices, and edible glitter (if using) to a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a martini glass and top with sparkling rosé.
- If desired, smear some red gel icing on plastic vampire teeth and/or on the rim of the glass for garnish.
Notes
- 1 ½ cups vodka
- 1 cup raspberry liqueur (recommended Chambord)
- ½ cup lime juice
- 2 cup 100% cranberry juice
- 1-2 large pinches edible glitter (optional)
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry sparkling rosé wine to top
- Red gel icing for garnish (optional)
- Combine the vodka, raspberry liqueur, lime juice, and cranberry juice in a large pitcher or bowl. Add the edible glitter, if using.
- Stir well to mix and chill until ready to use. You can make this base up to one day in advance.
- When you’re ready to serve, pour the base into individual glasses and top each with sparkling rosé.
- Don’t add the sparkling rosé until ready to serve to prevent it from going flat.
- You can opt to sprinkle edible glitter in the individual glasses or in the pre-made batch – it just may have to be stirred just prior to serving as the glitter may settle at the bottom.
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Sue
I really enjoyed this cocktail!