Poison Apple Syringe Cocktail Recipe
A spooky-sweet cocktail with tart apple flavors and a dramatic syringe of red “poison” syrup—perfect for Halloween parties or any fall gathering. Easy to make, fun to serve, and guaranteed to get your guests talking.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring shot glass
- Martini glass or stemmed glass
- Bar spoon
- 2 oz food-safe plastic syringe
- Small bowl or ramekin
- Measuring spoons
- Ice cubes
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
Ingredients
Cocktail Base:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz sour apple schnapps
- 1 oz apple juice or apple cider
- ½ oz lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 1 –2 drops green food coloring optional
- Edible gold glitter or shimmer dust optional
- Ice cubes
Syringe "Poison":
- ½ oz grenadine or pomegranate juice
- Edible glitter optional
Garnish:
- Apple slice or gummy worm
Instructions
- Add vodka, sour apple schnapps, apple juice (or cider), lime juice, simple syrup, and green food coloring (if using) to a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and shake for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled martini or stemmed cocktail glass.
- In a small bowl, mix grenadine or pomegranate juice with edible glitter.
- Use a syringe to draw up the red “poison” syrup.
- Rest the syringe on the rim or insert it into the drink.
- Garnish with an apple slice or gummy worm.
Notes
Chill glasses in advance for a sharper presentation.
For a tart twist, use pomegranate juice instead of grenadine.
Always use food-safe syringes (without needles).
Want to go non-alcoholic? Use lemon-lime soda and apple juice in place of vodka and schnapps.
No glitter? Skip it—this drink is bold enough on its own.