Vampire’s Kiss with Vodka Cocktail Recipe
This Vampire’s Kiss cocktail is a bold, blood-red Halloween drink made with vodka, raspberry liqueur, and cranberry juice. It’s easy to mix, hauntingly delicious, and perfect for themed parties. Garnish with red sugar and a cherry for a spooky finishing touch.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger or shot glass for measuring
- Martini or coupe glass
- Small plate or bowl (for sugar rim)
- Bar spoon or stirrer
- Citrus squeezer
- Towel (for quick clean-up)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: Tongs (for garnishes or dry ice)
- Optional: Fine mesh strainer (for a smoother pour)
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz raspberry liqueur e.g., Chambord
- 1 oz sweetened cranberry juice
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice or lime juice
- ¼ oz grenadine or raspberry syrup
- Optional: 2 oz sparkling wine prosecco, or champagne
- Ice cubes enough to fill shaker
- 1 tbsp red decorating gel or simple syrup for glass rim
- 1 tbsp red sanding sugar for glass rim
- Garnish: 1–2 fresh raspberries cherries, or a slice of blood orange
- Optional: Edible glitter or dry ice
- Optional: ½ oz cherry juice for extra red color
Instructions
- Prepare the glass by rimming with red decorating gel or simple syrup, then dip into red sanding sugar.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add vodka, raspberry liqueur, cranberry juice, lemon (or lime) juice, and grenadine (or raspberry syrup) to the shaker.
- Shake well for about 20 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into your prepared martini or coupe glass.
- If desired, gently top with prosecco, sparkling wine, or champagne.
- Garnish with raspberries, a cherry, or a blood orange slice.
- For an extra-spooky presentation, carefully add edible glitter or a tiny piece of dry ice just before serving (do not drink while dry ice is still active).