Dry Ice Candy Corn Shot Cocktail Recipe
This festive Halloween shot layers sweet vanilla vodka, orange liqueur, and fruity flavors to mimic classic candy corn. A touch of dry ice adds smoky fog, making it a spooky showstopper at any party.
Equipment
- Shot glasses (clear recommended)
- Small food-safe tongs (for dry ice)
- Bar spoon or regular spoon
- Measuring jigger or shot measure
- Dropper or small spoon (for layering grenadine)
- Mixing glass or cup
- Stirring stick
- Strainer (optional)
- Gloves (for handling dry ice)
Ingredients
- 1 oz vanilla vodka
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur like Triple Sec
- 0.5 oz peach schnapps
- 0.5 oz apple cider
- 0.25 oz grenadine
- 0.25 oz lemon juice
- 1 –2 pieces candy corn for garnish
- 2 tiny chunks food-safe dry ice
- Optional: 0.25 oz tequila for added kick
Instructions
- Chill your shot glasses in the freezer for 5–10 minutes.
- Pour 0.25 oz grenadine into the bottom of each shot glass.
- Slowly add 0.5 oz apple cider to each glass, pouring gently over the back of a spoon to layer.
- In a separate cup, mix vanilla vodka, orange liqueur, and peach schnapps.
- Slowly pour that mix over the cider layer in each glass.
- Add a tiny splash of lemon juice on top for balance.
- With tongs or gloved hands, carefully add a small piece of food-safe dry ice to each glass.
- Garnish with candy corn on the rim or drop one in each shot.
- Wait until dry ice has fully dissolved before serving or sipping.