Get into the spooky spirit with Dracula’s Daiquiri, a hauntingly delicious twist on the classic daiquiri. With a crimson red honey rim and a garnish of vampire fangs, this cocktail delivers a sharp, tangy bite of rum, lime, and grenadine that’s perfect for Halloween gatherings or eerie nights in.
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Ingredients
- 2 oz rum
- 1 oz lime juice
- 0.75 oz grenadine
- 0.5 oz honey for rimming
- 1 drop red food coloring for rimming
- Vampire fangs for garnish
Instructions
- On a small plate, mix the honey and 1 drop of red food coloring. Dip the rim of a coupe glass into the mixture, coating it evenly. Place the glass in the freezer to set the red honey.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the rum, lime juice, and grenadine.
- Shake vigorously until the mixture is well-chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared coupe glass with the red honey rim.
- Garnish with plastic vampire fangs for an eerie touch.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your spine-chilling Dracula’s Daiquiri!
Notes
Pro Tips
- For a deeper red, add a second drop of food coloring to the honey mixture.
- Chill your coupe glass beforehand for an extra cold cocktail experience.
- For added flair, swirl a few drops of grenadine in the glass after freezing to mimic dripping blood.
Tasting Notes
Dracula’s Daiquiri is a sweet and tangy delight with the bold flavors of rum and lime, complemented by the rich sweetness of grenadine. The honeyed red rim adds a touch of sweetness, making each sip as captivating as it is delicious. A spooky, flavorful treat for any haunted evening!