Get in the Halloween spirit with this Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail – a fruity vodka cocktail is reminiscent of a Cosmopolitan cocktail and is made with raspberry liqueur, vodka, lime juice, cranberry juice, and sparkling rosé for a frizzy, blood-red drink. This version also includes some edible glitter, which gives an extra sparkle to the Halloween drink.
I really like making cocktails, but I love making Halloween cocktails. Some of my favorites include Practical Magic Midnight Margarita, Hocus Pocus Cocktail, and Syringe Jello Shots to name a few. Oh and I can’t forget my Beetlejuice Margarita. Halloween cocktails can instantly raise the spooky vibe of festive Halloween parties.
My favorite thing to do on Halloween is to sip cocktails while handing out candy on the porch. In fact, my friend and I have made it a tradition to make up a batch of cocktails in a large drink dispenser and provide the adults with a “treat” while they walk around the neighborhood.
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Ingredients for a Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail
Vodka: You just need your favorite plain vodka to make a Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail. Nothing special is needed here, but if you wanted to add something special, you could add vanilla vodka. I personally prefer plain vodka as this cocktail already has plenty of flavor and sweetness. And, here’s a little tip – if you are a Costco member, the Kirkland vodka is actually quite good and very inexpensive.
Raspberry liqueur: My favorite is Chambord, which is a French raspberry liqueur. And, it’s readily available at any liquor store. I typically keep a bottle on my bar cart – it’s also great to add to prosecco. Sometimes, I also mix it with Bailey’s for a “jelly doughnut” shot.
Lime juice: When making cocktails, fresh lime juice will always taste best. If your only option is bottled, it’ll work in a pinch. Lime juice adds a nice sour balance to the raspberry liqueur.
Cranberry juice: I prefer using unsweetened cranberry juice as I feel the raspberry liqueur and gel icing provide enough sweetness. However, if you want to make it extra sweet, you can use cranberry juice cocktail. You could also use any other tart, red-hued juice like pomegranate or cherry juice.
Edible red glitter gel icing: I like to add a tiny bit to the cocktail shaker to make this red cocktail sparkle. And because it has a gel consistency, I like to smear some of it on a set of plastic toy vampire fangs to look like fake blood. You can find edible glitter gel icing in the baking aisle – you can also find it on Amazon.
Sparkling rosé wine: If I’m just making this for myself or just a couple of people, I like to buy sparkling rosé in a can. They have so many options that taste great nowadays, and you don’t have to worry about half of a bottle going flat if you don’t use it all. You can also substitute sparkling water or prosecco. The rosé is fun since it adds to the blood-red color of the cocktail.
How to Make a Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail
To make this vampire drink, start by adding the vodka, raspberry liquor, lime juice, and edible glitter gel to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake very well. Then you can strain into a martini glass or champagne coupe glass. I love to use my Viski faceted martini glasses for this cocktail, but if you prefer your cocktail on the rocks, I would recommend using an old-fashioned glass. Top it all off with sparkling wine.
For a garnish, you can smear some of the red glitter gel on some plastic toy vampire fangs and hang it over the rim of your martini glass. I think this makes the Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail an extra festive drink.
More Fall and Halloween Drinks
If you’re looking for more festive fall and Halloween theme cocktails you might want to check out a few of my other favorites:
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Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Red edible glitter gel icing optional
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounce vodka
- 1 ounce raspberry liqueur like Chambord
- 3 or more drops edible red glitter gel icing
- ½ ounce lime juice
- 2 ounces 100% cranberry juice
- Sparkling rosé wine to top
- Optional garnish: plastic vampire teeth
Instructions
- Add vodka, raspberry liqueur, edible glitter gel, and juices to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well.
- Strain into a martini glass and top with sparkling rosé.
- If garnishing, smear some edible glitter gel icing to plastic vampire teeth. Hang the teeth over the side of the martini glass.
Sue
I really enjoyed this cocktail!