Dead Man’s Blood with Vodka Cocktail Recipe
Bold, spooky, and dramatic, the Dead Man’s Blood cocktail is perfect for Halloween. Featuring black vodka, coffee liqueur, and pomegranate juice, this deep red drink is smooth, slightly sweet, and bursting with flavor—complete with festive garnishes and chilling color.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Strainer
- Measuring spoons (for food coloring, if used)
- Rocks glass or martini glass
- Cocktail pick
- Ice cube tray
- Bar spoon (for layering grenadine)
- Small plate for sugar rim (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 oz black vodka or regular vodka with 2–3 drops black food coloring or a pinch of activated charcoal
- 1 oz coffee liqueur e.g., Kahlúa
- 1 oz pomegranate juice
- ½ oz grenadine
- ½ oz pineapple juice
- Ice cubes enough to fill shaker and glass
Garnish:
- 1 blackberry or maraschino cherry
- 1 tsp red decorating sugar optional, for rimming glass
- 1 slice blood orange or lemon twist optional
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Add black vodka, coffee liqueur, pomegranate juice, grenadine, and pineapple juice.
- Shake well until the shaker feels frosty (about 15 seconds).
- Strain into a rocks or martini glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Garnish with a blackberry or cherry on a cocktail pick.
- Rim the glass with red sugar beforehand if desired (dip rim in lemon juice, then sugar).
- Optional: Add a slice of blood orange or a lemon twist for flair.
- Serve immediately while cold and vibrant.