The Vampire's Kiss Martini Cocktail Recipe
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The Vampire's Kiss Martini Cocktail Recipe
The Vampire's Kiss Martini is a fun Halloween cocktail recipe. It includes raspberry liqueur and champagne for a sparkling, blood-red Halloween treat. This elegant cocktail combines the richness of Chambord with the effervescence of champagne for a sophisticated party drink.
🧛 Elegant Simplicity: This cocktail looks impressive but takes just minutes to make. The sparkling champagne adds sophistication while the blood-red colour delivers the perfect Halloween drama!
Ingredients
For the Cocktail
- 150ml raspberry liqueur (Chambord recommended)
- 250ml vodka
- 250ml sparkling wine / champagne
- Ice
Red Sugar Rim
- Granulated sugar
- Red food colouring (a few drops)
- Small resealable plastic bag
- Extra raspberry liqueur for wetting rim
Method
Preparing the Red Sugar (Can be done ahead)
- Combine sugar and a few drops of red food colouring in a small resealable plastic bag.
- Seal the bag and shake vigorously until the colour is evenly distributed throughout the sugar.
- Spread the red sugar on a flat surface and allow to dry for 15-20 minutes before using.
Making the Cocktail
- On a small plate, spread out the red sugar. Wet the rim of a martini glass with raspberry liqueur and gently dab the top of the glass in the red sugar, coating the rim evenly.
- Pour the vodka and half of the raspberry liqueur into the glass (approximately 75ml of Chambord per glass).
- Top up with champagne or sparkling wine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Expert Tips
Champagne Choice: Any dry sparkling wine works beautifully - you don't need expensive champagne. Prosecco or Cava are excellent alternatives that keep costs down for party quantities.
Perfect Sugar Rim: Wet only the outer edge of the rim for a cleaner presentation. This prevents sugar from falling into the drink and keeps the rim looking pristine.
Serving Temperature: Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before making the cocktails. Cold glasses keep the champagne fizzy longer and enhance the drinking experience.
Batch Preparation: Mix the vodka and raspberry liqueur ahead of time in a pitcher. Keep chilled in the fridge and just add champagne when serving. This makes it easy to serve multiple guests quickly.
Garnish Ideas: Add fresh raspberries or a twist of lemon peel for extra visual appeal. A single raspberry floating in the glass looks particularly elegant.
Glassware Matters: Use proper martini or coupe glasses for the best presentation. The wide rim shows off the red sugar beautifully and the shape concentrates the aromas.
🍾 Why Chambord? Chambord is a premium French raspberry liqueur with hints of vanilla and honey. Its deep colour and complex flavour make it perfect for this cocktail, but any quality raspberry liqueur will work.
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