Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cocktail
A sophisticated, 3-ingredient Halloween cocktail that balances the theatrical look of black currant syrup with the smooth richness of vodka and cream.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Black Currant Syrup
- 1 oz Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half
- 1 cup Crushed Ice
- Fresh blackberries or edible gold dust (Optional Garnish)
Instructions
- Chill your serving glass in the freezer for 2 minutes or fill with ice water while prepping.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, black currant syrup, and heavy cream. Stir gently with a spoon to emulsify the liquids.
- Add crushed ice to the shaker, seal tightly, and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Discard the ice water from the chilled glass.
- Double-strain the cocktail through a fine-mesh sieve into the glass to ensure a smooth texture.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries or edible gold dust if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are cold to prevent dilution. Do not store mixed cocktails with cream as they will separate. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute vodka with black currant juice or soda water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
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