Vampire Kiss Martini
If you’re looking to add a little bite to your Halloween festivities, the Vampire Kiss Martini is the perfect cocktail to serve.
This eerie and elegant drink combines the tart sweetness of raspberry syrup with the smoothness of gin, all topped off with a fizzy splash of cherry 7Up. The real showstopper, however, is the dramatic presentation: a martini glass rimmed with blood-red gel food coloring and garnished with plastic vampire teeth dipped in the same red gel.
This cocktail is as fun to make as it is to drink, making it a guaranteed hit at any spooky gathering.
Looking to add a bit of frightful fun to your Halloween cocktail lineup? The Vampire Kiss Martini is the ultimate spooky sip for your next gathering. This sinisterly sweet drink features a tantalizing mix of gin and raspberry syrup, shaken until perfectly chilled, then topped with fizzy cherry 7Up.
But what really sets this cocktail apart is its dramatic presentation. The glass is rimmed with blood-red gel food coloring, creating a spooky drip effect that’s sure to catch everyone’s eye. As the finishing touch, a pair of plastic vampire teeth, dipped in red gel for an extra eerie effect, perches on the rim or floats in the glass, ready to bite.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz raspberry syrup
- 1/2 oz lemon juice (optional, for added tartness)
- Cherry 7Up, to top off
- Red gel food coloring (for rimming the glass)
- Plastic vampire teeth (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Glass: Start by rimming your martini glass with red gel food coloring. Dip the rim of the glass into the food coloring, letting it drip slightly down the sides to create a “bloody” effect. Set aside.
- Shake the Martini: In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, raspberry syrup, and lemon juice (if using) with ice. Shake well until chilled.
- Strain and Top: Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass. Top off with cherry 7Up to add a touch of fizz and sweetness.
- Garnish: Dip the plastic vampire teeth into red gel food coloring, letting the excess drip off to create a blood-like effect. Perch the teeth on the rim of the glass or place them inside for a spooky touch.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky creation!
Perfect for Halloween parties or a night in with your favorite vampire movie, the Vampire Kiss Martini is a deliciously fun way to celebrate the season.
The balance of tart raspberry and sweet cherry with the smoothness of gin makes it a crowd-pleaser that’s as tasty as it is terrifying. Whether you’re hosting a ghoulish gathering or just looking to get into the Halloween spirit, this cocktail is sure to make a lasting impression.
