Purple People Eater" Halloween Cocktail
Halloween isn’t just about the costumes and candy—it’s also the perfect time to get creative with your cocktails! If you’re planning a Halloween party or just want to mix up something fun and festive, we’ve got the perfect drink for you: the Purple People Eater cocktail. This vibrant, eerie concoction not only looks the part with its deep purple hue, but it’s also a delicious blend of fruity and tangy flavors that will have your guests coming back for more.
Ready to mix up some magic? Here’s how you can make your very own Purple People Eater cocktail, the ultimate spooky sipper for Halloween.
Purple People Eater Cocktail
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Yields: 5 ½ Ounces (before ice)
Serves: 1
Intro: Stir up a refreshing Purple People Eater Cocktail for Halloween! A rich purple color, a kick in the pants from the vodka, and a sweet berry flavor combine to make the perfect cocktail for the spooky season.
Ingredients:
● 2 Ounces Vodka
● 1 Ounce Sweet and Sour Mix
● 1 Ounce Blue Curacao
● 1 Ounce Cranberry Juice
● ½ Ounce Grenadine
● Ice (optional)
● Light Corn Syrup (optional garnish)
● Purple Sanding Sugar (optional garnish)
● Maraschino Cherries (optional garnish)
Items Needed:
● Cocktail Shaker
● Cocktail Spoo
● Cocktail Glass
● Plastic Spiders (optional)
● Purple Straws (optional)
Directions:
1. Add the vodka, sweet & sour mix, blue curacao, cranberry juice, and grenadine to a cocktail shaker. Add ice now if you’re skipping the ice in the cup. Stir for a few seconds.
2. Place some light corn syrup on a small plate and on a separate small plate, place a small pile of purple sanding sugar.
3. Dip the rim of the glass in the syrup and let the excess drip off before dipping the covered rim in the purple sugar until it’s nicely covered.
4. Gently fill the cup with ice (this part can be skipped, depending on preference, but it looks nicer for serving).
5. Strain the cocktail into the glass.
6. Garnish with a maraschino cherry, a plastic spider, and a purple straw, if desired, and enjoy!
Tips:
● I do not suggest mixing this drink in advance. It tastes best when served immediately upon mixing.
● You can use cocktail cranberry juice or even grape juice and its flavor variances, in place of the cranberry juice, if desired. It’s about taste preferences.
● You can use simple syrup in place of the corn syrup. There are similar options that are also fine, just make sure it remains clear, or close to it.
● If you don’t want to serve it on the rocks, then simply add some ice to the cocktail shaker when mixing. This will chill it, but not leave ice in your cup to water it down.
● Pro Tip – Add a sprinkle of grape Kool-Aid to your drink to make it pop with flavor!
The Purple People Eater cocktail is more than just a drink—it’s a Halloween experience in a glass. The combination of blue curaçao and grenadine creates a mesmerizing deep purple color that’s perfect for the spooky season. But it’s not just about looks; the mix of vodka, fruity cranberry juice, and lemon-lime soda makes for a refreshing and balanced drink with just the right amount of sweetness and tartness.
Whether you’re hosting a large Halloween bash or just enjoying a quiet night in with a horror movie, the Purple People Eater is the perfect way to toast to the season. Plus, it’s easy to make in large batches if you need to serve a crowd—just scale up the ingredients and stir everything together in a punch bowl!
So go ahead, mix up a Purple People Eater, and get ready to sip your way into a spooky, fun-filled Halloween night. Cheers to a frightfully good time!
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