Paul Kushner
Get ready for a spooky sip with The Crypt Keeper Cocktail, a striking blend of vodka, cranberry juice, and blue curaçao. This eerie drink is not only delicious but visually stunning with a black lava salt-rimmed glass and a deep, mysterious color that’s perfect for Halloween gatherings or any spooky occasion.
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Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 3 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 0.5 oz corn syrup for rimming
- Black lava salt for rimming
Instructions
- To prepare the glass, pour corn syrup onto a small plate. Dip the rim of the glass in the corn syrup, ensuring the rim is fully coated.
- On a separate plate, spread black lava salt. Dip the syrup-coated rim into the salt, pressing gently to adhere the salt evenly around the glass.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the cranberry juice, blue curaçao, and vodka with ice.
- Shake well until chilled, then strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the crushed ice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the spooky fun!
Notes
Pro Tips
- For a more dramatic presentation, drip the corn syrup down the sides of the glass for a “dripping blood” effect before adding the black lava salt.
- If black lava salt is unavailable, black sanding sugar can be used as a festive alternative.
- Chill the glass before rimming for an extra frosty effect.
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Tasting Notes
The Crypt Keeper Cocktail is a deliciously balanced mix of tart cranberry and the sweet citrus notes of blue curaçao, all smoothed out by vodka. The black lava salt rim adds a subtle savory contrast, making this drink a spooky yet refreshing treat for Halloween or any eerie event!
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