'Witches Brew'- A Halloween Cocktail
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
124 kcal
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Course
Cocktails
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Cuisine
Australian
'Witches Brew'- A Halloween Cocktail
Description
The 'Witches Brew' cocktail starts by preparing shot glasses with a rim of lime juice mixed with purple food coloring, then dipped in sugar for a festive edge. The drink itself is made by combining vodka, lime juice, and raspberry liqueur in a shaker with ice, vigorously shaken, then strained into the sugared shot glasses. The fresh lime and raspberry provide tartness and fruity notes, while vodka adds strength without overpowering flavor.
This cocktail is ideal as a Halloween party shooter, offering a fun and colorful option for guests. The sugar rim enhances each sip with sweetness that contrasts the acidity and alcohol, contributing to a layered taste experience. For an alternative presentation, the recipe notes suggest turning the shot into a long drink by increasing citrus soda instead of lime juice and serving with crushed ice in a taller glass.
Careful preparation of the sugar rim using fresh lime juice and food coloring helps achieve the distinctive look, making the cocktail visually attractive and seasonally appropriate. The recipe's flexibility allows variation in serving size and drink format to suit personal preference or occasion.
Ingredients
To rim the glass
- 1 lime fresh
- 3 food colouring purple drops
- 2 tablespoon sugar
For the cocktail
- ½ cup vodka
- ⅓ cup lime juice (see note 1)
- ¼ cup raspberry liqueur
Instructions
Start by preparing the shot glasses.
- Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice together into a saucer.1 fresh lime
- Add the purple food colouring and mix with a cocktail stick.3 drops purple food colouring
- Place the sugar in a second saucer.2 tbsp / 1 tablespoon sugar
- Dip the shot glasses into the lime juice and then into the sugar.
- Set to one side.
To make the cocktail
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Add the ice.½ cup / 120 ml vodka⅓ cup / 80 ml lime juice¼ cup / 60 ml raspberry liqueur
- Shake well.
- Strain into the prepared shot glass.
Notes
- To transform this shooter into a longer drink, replace the ⅓ cup lime juice with 1 cup of citrus soda and serve over crushed ice in a highball glass.
- The nutritional information provided applies to the cocktail without the sugar rim.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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