Poisoned Apple Halloween Cocktail Recipe
The Poisoned Apple is a popular Halloween cocktail recipe known for its spooky appearance and delicious, apple-centric flavor. It often uses ingredients like apple cider, spiced rum, or apple vodka, sometimes combined with food-safe lustre dust or black food coloring to create a shimmering, ominous effect that's perfect for a spooky celebration.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker (or mason jar with lid)
- Measuring jigger or tablespoon
- Cocktail glass (martini glass, lowball, or any festive Halloween glass)
- Bar spoon or straw
Ingredients
- 4 oz apple cider or apple juice
- 2 oz caramel vodka
- 1 oz cranberry juice cocktail
- ½ oz lime juice
- ½ oz grenadine
- Ice cubes
- Apple slices for garnish
- Cinnamon stick optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail shaker (or jar) with ice.
- Pour in apple cider, caramel vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and grenadine.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with an apple slice on the rim and a cinnamon stick for a spooky look.
Notes
- Best served fresh over ice.
- Adjust the sweetness with more or less grenadine.
- Works great as both a single cocktail or a punch.