Vampire’s Kiss Martini

This Vampire’s Kiss Martini will make the perfect addition to your upcoming Halloween parties.  Vanilla vodka, Amaretto and pineapple juice make this cocktail sweet and flavorful.  The addition of a bloody rim made from corn syrup and chocolate syrup creates a spooky presentation.

Each year, I try to create a new Halloween cocktail and this one has to be up there with my Melted Witch Martini.  Both martinis are sweet with colorful and festive rims.  A fun prop of vampire’s fangs really adds the finishing touch to this fun cocktail.  

The fake blood adds such a fun touch and can also be used to create other Halloween cocktails. I also, used it on top of my Zombie Brain Jello shots.  It would also be great for drizzling on dessert trays and for a costume prop.  A coarse ground sugar mixed with a bit of red food coloring adds the perfect finishing touch.

Needed Ingredients

If you prefer a stronger martini, feel free to increase the vodka to 3 oz. in place of a shot of pineapple juice.  You can also use plain vodka if you don’t have vanilla on hand.

• 1.5 oz. Vanilla Vodka
• .75 oz. Amaretto
• 3 oz. Pineapple Juice
• 1.5 oz. Half & Half

Making the Red Rim

The red, sugar rim is made by mixing a few drops of red food coloring in with coarse ground sugar.  Complete the rim by running a lime wedge over the top of the glass before dipping onto a plate with the sugar.  You can also, use red sugar sprinkles.

• 3 tbsp. of coarse ground sugar
• 2 drops of red food coloring

Making the Fake Blood

The fake blood is simple to make.  You will just need corn syrup, a bit of chocolate sauce and red food coloring.  I used the below ratios for the perfect bloody color and texture.  Feel free to use a bit more of each ingredient as needed for the desired color.

• 3 tbsp. Corn Syrup
• 1/2 Tbsp. Chocolate Syrup
• 3-4 drops of red food coloring

Vampire Fang Placement

Drizzle the fake blood over the vampire fangs and down the side of the martini glass for a creepy effect.  I pierced martini picks through the teeth, but you can also just place them over the rim of the glass.

More to Love

If you love this Vampire’s Kiss Martini, be sure to check out my cocktail page for more inspiration.  I recommend Fireball Apple Cider or Caramel Apple Sangria to go with these spooky martinis.  Happy Cocktail Making!

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Vampire's Kiss Martini

This Vampire's Kiss Martini will make the perfect addition to your upcoming Halloween parties.  Vanilla vodka, Amaretto and pineapple juice make this cocktail sweet and flavorful.  The addition of a bloody rim made from corn syrup and chocolate syrup creates a spooky presentation.

Course: cocktial

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1

Author: Holly

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz. Vanilla Vodka
• .75 oz. Amaretto Liqueur
• 1.5 oz. Pineapple Juice
• 1.5 oz. Half and Half
• 1 slice lime

Fake Blood

• 3 tbsp. Corn Syrup
• 3 drops Red Food Coloring
• 1/2 tbsp. chocolate syrup

Red Rim

• 3 tbsp. coarse ground sugar
• 2 drops red food coloring

Instructions

1. Prepare the fake blood by mixing the corn syrup, red food coloring and chocolate syrup in a small bowl.  Stir until combined.

2. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and food coloring; stir until the color is evenly distributed.

3. Run a lime slice around the rim of the martini glass or dip it into honey.

4. Dip the glass rim into a plate with the red-colored sugar.  Coat until even.

5. In a martini shaker, add around 1 c. of ice, the vanilla vodka, Amaretto, pineapple juice and Half & Half.  Shake until chilled.

6. Pour into the prepared martini glass.  Add vampire fangs (optional).

7. Lightly drizzle the vampire's fangs, top of the drink and edge of the rim with fake blood.