These blood bag cocktails are such a fun way to serve cocktails at your Halloween Party! They are creepy, a little bit gruesome, and SO fun!! Plus, this bloody concoction is actually DELICIOUS and not overly sweet either!
Blood bag cocktails are a bit of a macabre twist on servings cocktails to your guests this Halloween.
They are served in medical-grade looking blood bags for a visually striking statement. I can guarantee that this eerie libation combined with my Jello Syringes will add a touch of horror at your party!
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- Equipment Needed
- How To Fill Blood Bags With A Cocktail
- How To Serve Bloog Bag Cocktails
- Can I customize the flavor and color of the "blood" in these cocktails?
- Are there any unique serving tips or presentation ideas for blood bag cocktails?
- Is Drinking From Blood Bags Safe?
- Can I make these kid-friendly?
- Other Halloween Cocktails To Serve
- 📖 Recipe
- 💬 Comments
Equipment Needed
If you do not have blood bags or a syringe to FILL them, these are great from Amazon!
How To Fill Blood Bags With A Cocktail
I must say, filling the blood bags is the most tedious part of the cocktail. I HIGHLY recommend using a syringe to squeeze in the drink otherwise it will take a lot longer using the mini funnel they provide you.
Fill the bags up all the way up then use the white clips that come with the blood bags to close the straw. You place it open-side-down then snap it closed. You'll know the bag is sealed when you turn it upside down and nothing seeps out.
How To Serve Bloog Bag Cocktails
You can serve these upside down like an ACTUAL blood bag or simply lay them on top of eachother in a shallow bowl. I prefer serving them in a bowl so they stay COLD.
It's hard to keep them cold otherwise unless your Halloween party is outside and you don't live in a hot climate.
Otherwise, lay them on ice.
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Can I customize the flavor and color of the "blood" in these cocktails?
Yes of course! To make a deep red cocktail, do the following:
- Use dark red juices like cherry, pomegrante or cranberry juices
- Use food coloring. A combination of red, blue and a touch of green OR red and black food coloring.
Any alcohol will work. Vodka, rum, tequila, gin, bourbon, they all can be used depending on the cocktail of choice.
I have TWO delicious more complex dark red cocktails you can add in your blood bags that are always a hit. These recipes are for a crowd who will appreciate a quality strong cocktail.
Spooky Black Cocktail For Halloween (minus the black food coloring)
Are there any unique serving tips or presentation ideas for blood bag cocktails?
You can DIY your own blood bag board by taking a wooden board and some nails and hanging them that way. Spookify your board if needed!
Another option is to string some wire, lights or string across a wall and use clips to hang them upside down. Use command strips to hold them up without damaging the wall.
Is Drinking From Blood Bags Safe?
Yes. Make sure to get high quality food-grade material!
Can I make these kid-friendly?
Yes! Just OMIT the vodka! If doing so, I would simply use a cranberry/cherry juice blend and that's it to keep it simple.
Other Halloween Cocktails To Serve
📖 Recipe
Blood Bag Cocktails
Ingredients
- 1 liter vodka of choice (about 4¼ cups)
- 64 oz black cherry juice (*Look for brands like Juicy Juice, Ocean Spray or Knudens)
- 750 ml Cointreau (25 oz. or 3¼ cups)
- 16 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed (2 cups)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix.
- Use your syringe to squeeze the cocktail into the blood bags. This recipe is made to fill 16 blood bags with 11 oz of liquid.
- Use the clips to close the blood bag straws so no liquid seeps out. Seek photo above on how to do this.
- Chill until ready to serve.*Party Tip* Place bags in the freezer for 30 min to an hour to get them slightly icy. Then you won't need to worry about placing them over ice.
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Recipe Notes
- Use dark red juices like cherry, pomegrante or cranberry juices
- Use food coloring. A combination of red, blue and a touch of green OR red and black food coloring.
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