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If you're looking for a black cocktail for Halloween, this Spooky Black Vodka Martini is it! It's one of the most fun Halloween cocktails I have on my blog! It not only looks cool but it tastes amazing and will be the talk of your Halloween party!
Or you can serve my blackberry magic punch or Black Margarita for a fun, dark spiked drink that doesn't require any bartending skills!
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Spooky Halloween Cocktail
I love festive drinks just as much as the next person but often when drinks look cute or fun, they don't always taste good.
But today, we aren't compromising taste for the occasion.
This black martini was inspired by the ever popular cosmopolitan martini. The difference is that I added pomegranate juice and raspberry liqueur. This results in a slightly sweet, tart, fruity cocktail that hits the spot.
I used BLACK vodka to maintain the dark color. You can also use clear vodka with McCormick black food coloring. Read on for both options!
Ingredients
- Vodka - Use black vodka, such as Blavod, or your favorite clear vodka with McCormick black food coloring for that spooky shade.
- Cointreau - This is an orange-flavored liqueur that is colorless but adds a citrus flavor. You can also substitute triple sec or another orange liqueur.
- Pomegranate/Cranberry Juice - A mix of both juices gives your martini the best flavor.
- Lemon juice - Freshly squeezed lemon juice makes your cocktail citrusy and tart.
- Chambord - This dark raspberry liqueur adds a delicious berry flavor.
⚫ How To Get BLACK Vodka
You have two options here:
- Purchase black vodka: Look for black vodka, such as Blavod, at your local liquor store. Availability varies, so the food-coloring option below is handy if you can't find a bottle.
- Use food coloring: Use your favorite clear vodka and add McCormick black food coloring a drop at a time to the cocktail mixture until you get the shade you like. Adjust the color for each drink; you may need more for a larger batch.
Shaking Up Your Martini
Add the vodka, Cointreau, Chambord, juice and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker. If you're using clear vodka, add the black food coloring a drop at a time until you like the shade. Add ice and shake vigorously for 10–20 seconds, until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass with room for the 4 ounces of cocktail plus the water added by shaking. Making more than one? Shake in batches and divide among glasses. That's it!
Make It In Advance!
Mix the ingredients WITHOUT ice in a pitcher, cover and refrigerate until serving. Then shake individual portions with fresh ice. An Elevated Craft 28-ounce cocktail shaker works well for small batches; leave room for ice and don't try to fit a whole party pitcher into it! For more batch-drink inspiration, try my margarita pitchers.
Turn It Into a Marshmallow Spiderweb Cocktail
Want an even spookier version? Soften a few marshmallows in short microwave bursts just until stretchy, let them cool briefly, then pull tiny amounts into thin strands and stretch them across the rim of the glass. The white web looks especially dramatic against this dark Black Cosmo.
See the full Marshmallow Spiderweb Cocktail method, including an espresso martini variation.
Watch the 40-second TikTok demo →
Check out this list of Halloween Shot Recipes!
Using Dry Ice
Love that spooky fog? Keep it in a separate display so guests can enjoy their cocktails without dry ice in their glasses.
Dry ice safety: Keep dry ice out of the drinks you serve. Use a separate display, out of guests' reach, in a well-ventilated space. Never touch dry ice with bare skin or swallow it. If it has been added to a drink, all solid dry ice must fully turn to gas before serving; disappearing fog alone is not proof. Read the FDA's dry ice guidance.
FAQs
The strength depends on the brand and bottle. Check the label for its alcohol by volume (ABV); the dark color does not tell you how strong it is.
Black vodka can look translucent rather than inky black. For a deeper shade, add black food coloring a drop at a time until you like the color.
Check out this list of spooky Halloween cocktails for adults and mocktails for kids!
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Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add the vodka, Cointreau, Chambord, cranberry pomegranate juice and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker. If using clear vodka, add black food coloring a drop at a time until you like the shade. Add ice and shake for 10–20 seconds, until chilled. For multiple servings, shake in batches, leaving room for ice.
- Strain into chilled martini or coupe glasses, dividing evenly for the number of servings selected. Each serving has 4 US fl oz of liquid before shaking; choose glasses with extra room for dilution. Enjoy cold!
Tried the recipe? I'd love to hear your thoughts below!