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'Witches Brew'- A Halloween Cocktail
The 'Witches Brew' is a visually striking Halloween cocktail featuring vodka, lime juice, and raspberry liqueur, served in a sugar-rimmed shot glass colored with purple food dye. The drink balances tartness from lime and raspberry with the clean alcohol bite of vodka, while the sugar rim adds a sweet contrast and festive look. This cocktail's playful preparation and color make it well-suited for holiday celebrations and themed gatherings.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
124 kcal
Course:
Cocktails
Cuisine:
Australian
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.
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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
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin C
10.9mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% 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.