The Beetlejuice Booze cocktail is a layered Halloween drink that combines melon, berry, and citrus flavors with a vibrant green and purple look. Perfect for Halloween parties, this cocktail is as fun to look at as it is to drink—guaranteed to be a hit with all your ghostly guests!
Beetlejuice Booze
The Beetlejuice Booze is a vibrant Halloween cocktail with layers of green and purple, inspired by the iconic character! To make it, start by pouring melon liqueur over ice in a glass for the green base. Then, mix blue curaçao, black vodka, cranberry, and orange juice in a shaker, and slowly pour this mixture over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect. Garnish with blackberries and a lime wheel for an extra spooky touch. This eye-catching, fruity drink is perfect for Halloween parties and adds a fun twist to the festivities!
Ingredients
- 1 oz melon liqueur for the bright green layer
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 1 oz black vodka or use regular vodka with black food coloring
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- Ice
- Blackberries and a lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice. Pour the melon liqueur into the glass first for the green layer.
- In a shaker, combine blue curaçao, black vodka, cranberry juice, and orange juice with ice. Shake gently until chilled.
- Slowly pour the mixture over the back of a spoon into the glass with the melon liqueur to create a layered effect.
- Garnish with blackberries and a lime wheel for an extra spooky touch.
Notes
- Layering Tips: For the best layered effect, slowly pour the second mixture over the back of a spoon to create a clean division between the green and purple layers. Patience is key!
- Substitute for Black Vodka: If you don’t have black vodka, add a drop of black food coloring to regular vodka to achieve the same look.
- Adjusting Sweetness: The melon liqueur and cranberry juice add natural sweetness, but feel free to add simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Garnish Ideas: Lime wheels, blackberries, and even a sprig of rosemary can enhance the spooky aesthetic.
- Make it a Punch: Multiply the recipe to make a layered punch bowl version. Just add a bit of sparkling water or soda right before serving for a bubbly twist.
