Zombie Brains Halloween Cocktail
A creepy-cool Halloween shot layered with peach schnapps, Irish cream, blue curaçao, and a touch of grenadine for a "brain" effect. Spooky look, sweet and silky taste—party-perfect.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Bar spoon
- Shot glass
- Muddler
- Straw
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 1 oz Peach schnapps
- 0.5 oz Irish cream liqueur (e.g., Baileys)
- Grenadine syrup a few drops
- 0.25 oz Blue curaçao
- splash Vodka or apple schnapps optional, for extra kick
- Fresh raspberries or pomegranate juice optional
- Ginger ale or orange juice optional, to lighten
- Ice for shaking
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add peach schnapps, (optional) vodka or apple schnapps, and blue curaçao. Shake gently.
- Strain into a shot glass until about two-thirds full.
- Slowly pour the Irish cream over a bar spoon so it floats and lightly curdles for a brain-like texture.
- Drop in a few drops of grenadine through the center to create the "zombie brain" effect. Swirl with a straw if desired, and garnish with crushed raspberry.
- Serve immediately. Optionally lighten with a splash of ginger ale or orange juice.
Notes
The cream curdles more distinctly when poured very slowly over the spoon. Add extra grenadine for sweetness or a splash of vodka for a stronger shot. Also known as a Zombie Brain Hemorrhage when you emphasize the creamy curds for an even spookier look.