Wicked Witch Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe
This eerie twist on the classic whiskey sour gets a Halloween makeover with green melon liqueur, bold citrus, and creepy garnishes. Sweet, sour, and just spooky enough for parties!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Martini or rocks glass (chilled)
- Bar spoon (optional, for layering)
- Plate for sugar rim
- Knife and cutting board
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz bourbon or whiskey
- 1 oz Midori melon liqueur
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- ½ oz blue curaçao optional, for deeper green
- 1 egg white optional, for frothy top
- ¼ oz grenadine optional, for blood effect
- Splash of lemon-lime soda or sour mix optional
- Black sugar for rimming glass
- Garnish: maraschino cherry candy eyeballs
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Rim a chilled glass with lemon juice, then dip into black sugar.
- Add whiskey, Midori, lemon juice, simple syrup, and optional blue curaçao to a cocktail shaker.
- If using, add the egg white and ice cubes.
- Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
- Strain into your prepared glass filled with ice.
- Slowly pour grenadine down the inside edge for a red streak.
- Top with a splash of soda or sour mix (optional).
- Garnish with a cherry and candy eyeballs. Serve immediately.