Paul Kushner
This Halloween Mocktail is a spooky and delightful drink that combines the sweet, tart flavors of grape and citrus with the fizz of lemon-lime soda. Perfect for both kids and adults, this mocktail is garnished with black sugar, orange slices, and optional red grapes, making it a festive and refreshing treat for Halloween celebrations.
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Ingredients
- 3 oz grape juice
- 2 oz lemon-lime soda
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz orange juice
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- Black sugar for rimming
- Orange slices for garnish
- Red grapes optional garnish
Instructions
- Start by preparing the glass. Pour some black sugar into a small, shallow dish. Run a slice of orange around the top rim of a rocks glass, then dip the rim into the black sugar to coat. Fill the glass with ice and set it aside.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the grape juice, orange juice, simple syrup, and lime juice.
- Shake well to mix the ingredients and chill the mixture.
- Pour the shaken mixture into your prepared glass.
- Top off the mocktail with lemon-lime soda to add a fizzy touch.
- Garnish with a slice of orange and, if desired, a few red grapes for an extra festive look.
- Stir gently, sip, and enjoy your Halloween Mocktail!
Notes
- For a more dramatic presentation, consider freezing the red grapes and using them as ice cubes.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup to suit your taste.
- Use freshly squeezed orange and lime juices for the best flavor.
- Serve in a chilled glass to keep the mocktail cool and refreshing.
Tasting Notes
The Halloween Mocktail is a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and fizzy flavors. The grape juice provides a rich, fruity base, while the orange and lime juices add bright citrus notes. The simple syrup sweetens the drink just enough to make it a delightful treat, and the lemon-lime soda gives it a fun, effervescent finish. The black sugar rim adds a spooky touch, making this mocktail as festive as it is delicious. Garnished with orange slices and optional red grapes, this drink is a perfect non-alcoholic option for your Halloween celebrations!
