Hocus Pocus Cocktail Recipe
The Hocus Pocus Cocktail is a vibrant, fruity, and slightly spooky drink that's perfect for Halloween parties or themed gatherings. With its bold color, sweet citrus flavor, and magical vibe, it's sure to impress your guests without requiring a lot of effort.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Measuring jigger
- Rocks or martini glass
- Plate or shallow dish (for sugar rim)
- Spoon or bar stirrer
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz blue curacao
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz Midori melon liqueur
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz club soda or lemon-lime soda optional for fizz
- Sweet and sour mix optional or replace with extra citrus
- Sugar for rimming glass
- Optional garnish: orange slice cherry, or lime wedge
Instructions
- Rim your glass: Rub a lemon wedge around the rim, then dip into sugar to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, blue curacao, pineapple juice, Midori, citrus juice, and simple syrup.
- Add ice and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
- Strain into your prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Top with club soda or lemon-lime soda if desired.
- Garnish with a slice of orange, lime, or a cherry.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!