Description

The Poison Apple Cocktail is a spooky and shimmering Halloween drink that beautifully blends apple cider, cranberry juice, and vodka with a touch of grenadine and edible glitter. This festive cocktail is perfect for Halloween parties or cozy fall evenings, offering a delightful balance of tartness and sweetness with a mesmerizing shimmer, making it both visually striking and flavorful.

Ingredients

Scale

Fresh Ingredients:

1 cup apple cider (fresh pressed works best)
1/2 cup cranberry juice (for tartness and color)
Ice cubes for chilling

Pantry Staples & Garnishes:

1/2 cup vodka
2 tablespoons grenadine (for rich red color)
1 teaspoon edible glitter or shimmering food dust
Black or red sanding sugar (for glass rim)
Apple slices or cinnamon sticks (optional garnish)

Instructions

Prepare Glasses: Dip the rims of your serving glasses into grenadine, then coat them with black or red sanding sugar to create a spooky and festive edge that enhances the cocktail’s presentation.
Mix Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, then add vodka, apple cider, cranberry juice, and grenadine. Shake vigorously until the mixture is thoroughly chilled and well combined.
Serve: Pour the chilled cocktail mixture into the prepared glasses. Stir in a pinch of edible glitter gently to create a mesmerizing shimmering effect on the drink’s surface.
Garnish: Add apple slices or cinnamon sticks as optional garnishes for an extra touch of autumn flavor and visual appeal before serving.

Notes

Non-Alcoholic: Replace vodka with extra apple cider and a splash of lemon-lime soda to make a delicious mocktail.
Punch Bowl: Scale up the ingredients to serve a crowd and present as a Halloween punch with apple slices floating on top.
Fall Variation: Substitute cranberry juice with pomegranate juice for a cozy autumnal twist.
Storage: Keep the cocktail mixture (excluding ice and edible glitter) refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Add the glitter just before serving for best effect.
Tip: Don’t skip the sugared rim—it adds flavor along with festive flair to your cocktail presentation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Drinks
Method: Shaking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Halloween cocktail, poison apple cocktail, apple cider cocktail, Halloween drinks, vodka cocktail, festive cocktails, autumn drinks, shimmering cocktail, party drinks