Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail with Dry Ice Cocktail Recipe
A spooky and elegant Halloween drink with bright red color, sweet-tart flavors, and a bubbling dry ice effect. Vodka, raspberry liqueur, cranberry juice, and sparkling wine make this a dramatic party showstopper.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Martini glass
- Jigger or small measuring cup
- Small plate for rimming
- Bar spoon
- Tongs (for dry ice)
- Optional: gloves (for safe dry ice handling)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- 1 oz raspberry liqueur like Chambord
- 1 ½ oz cranberry juice
- 2 oz sparkling wine Champagne, or Prosecco
- Red decorating gel for rimming
- Red sanding sugar for rimming
- 1 small chunk of food-safe dry ice about sugar cube size
Instructions
- Rim the martini glass with red decorating gel, then dip into red sanding sugar to coat the rim.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add vodka, raspberry liqueur, and cranberry juice.
- Shake well for about 10–15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into the prepared martini glass.
- Gently pour sparkling wine or Champagne over the drink using a bar spoon to preserve the fizz.
- Using tongs, carefully drop in a small piece of dry ice.
- Serve immediately but remind guests to wait until the dry ice fully dissolves before sipping.