Creepy Crawly Cosmo Cocktail Recipe
A spooky twist on the classic cosmopolitan! This Creepy Crawly Cosmo features citrus vodka, cranberry juice, and a fun gummy garnish—perfect for Halloween parties or any time you want a drink with a little flair and a lot of flavor.
Equipment
- Martini glass (chilled)
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring jigger
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Strainer
- Ice cubes
- Knife & cutting board
- Small plate (if rimming with sugar)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz citrus vodka e.g. Absolut Citron
- 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice unsweetened or lightly sweetened
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: gummy worms candy spiders
- Optional garnish: lime wedge or wheel
- Optional: sugar for rimming glass
Instructions
- Chill your martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes.
- Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add the vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
- Shake well for about 20 seconds until icy cold.
- If using, rim the glass: rub a lime wedge around the edge and dip into sugar.
- Strain the cocktail into the chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and creepy gummy candies like worms or spiders.
- Serve immediately—ice cold!