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Black Widow Cocktail Recipe

Black Widow Cocktail Recipe
This spooky Black Widow Cocktail comes together with just three simple ingredients—vodka, fresh lemon juice, and ginger beer. It’s a dramatic Halloween drink that’s as bold in flavor as it is in color, especially with a drop or two of black food coloring. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mason jar
  • Jigger or small measuring cup
  • Strainer
  • Highball or rocks glass
  • Bar spoon or regular spoon
  • Ice cubes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice or lime juice
  • 3 –4 oz ginger beer chilled
  • Optional: 1–2 drops black food coloring
  • Optional: ½ oz simple syrup to taste
  • Ice for mixing and serving
  • Garnish: black cherries lime wheel, or blackberries

Instructions

  • Fill a shaker or mason jar with ice.
  • Add 2 oz vodka and 1 oz lemon juice.
  • Add simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter taste.
  • Shake for 10–15 seconds until chilled.
  • Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top with 3–4 oz chilled ginger beer.
  • Add 1–2 drops black food coloring for spooky flair.
  • Stir gently and garnish as desired.