Witch’s Brew Margarita Cocktail Recipe
This Witch’s Brew Margarita is a spooky and vibrant twist on the classic cocktail, perfect for Halloween parties. With a bold green hue from Midori melon liqueur, refreshing citrus notes, and fun garnishes like gummy worms or glitter, it’s a showstopping sip that’s as magical as it is delicious.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cups
- Strainer
- Rocks glass or margarita glass
- Small plate for rimming
- Spoon or stirrer
- Knife and cutting board
- Citrus juicer (optional)
- Ice
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz Midori melon liqueur
- 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Splash of pineapple juice approx. ½ oz
- ½ oz blue curaçao optional, for deeper green color
- 2 –3 drops green food coloring optional
- Garnishes: black sanding sugar or black lava salt for rim, lime wedge, green apple slice, gummy worms, or edible glitter
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Optional: ½ oz pomegranate juice for red swirl effect
Instructions
- Rim the margarita or rocks glass with black sanding sugar or black lava salt. Use a lime wedge to moisten the edge.
- Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Midori, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, pineapple juice, and blue curaçao (if using).
- Add green food coloring for an extra vibrant look, if desired.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Optionally, swirl in pomegranate juice for a red, “potion” look.
- Garnish with a lime wedge, green apple slice, gummy worms, or a pinch of edible glitter.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!