This Black Martini cocktail recipe is perfect for the adults at a Halloween party. It is spooky and delicious at the same time.
I’m a sucker for Halloween! It is my favorite holiday right next to Christmas. Usually, I’m whipping up gory goodies like cinnamon rolls shaped like bloody intestines or rice krispie treats resembling raw meat.
But hey, I also adore shaking things up with a killer Halloween cocktail.
The Black Martini is a bewitching twist on the classic vodka martini. With its deep ebony hue and hauntingly appearance, this drink is sure to be the talk of the night.
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or simply want to enjoy a unique cocktail, this black martini is sure to be a hit.
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What is a Black Martini?
A black martini is a classic cocktail made with vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and a twist of lemon or lime. The name comes from the deep black color that the cocktail can create due to the use of food coloring or black vodka.
Why You’ll Love This Black Martini Recipe
- Spooky Halloween Vibes!
- Simple and Easy to Make!
- Versatile Pairings like this Spooky Halloween Charcuterie Board!
- Sweet & Tart Taste!
- Party Booster for a Halloween Party!
Black Martini Ingredients
- Vodka
- Triple sec
- Cranberry juice
- Lime juice
- Black gel food coloring
- Ice
Black Martini Variations
- Can use black vodka to give it the deep dark color.
- If you don’t have triple sec, you can swap for Cointreau or Grand Marnier.
- Add a splash of raspberry or cherry liqueur for a fruity twist in place of cranberry juice.
How to Make a Black Martini
Add vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice, 2 drops of black gel coloring, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
Shake well to combine and chill. Strain into a martini glass and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Add additional gel color if needed to get the desired shade of black.
- Chill martini glasses in the freezer for 30 minutes before serving.
- Add dry ice for a spooky effect. Never touch or ingest dry ice. Wait until the dry ice has completely evaporated before you drink.
- Get creative with your garnishes using plastic spiders or eyeballs for a fun and eerie touch.
FAQs
Absolutely! You can use any type of vodka that you prefer. However, if you want to enhance the spooky black color, opt for a clear vodka.
To achieve that eerie black hue, add a few drops of black food coloring to your cocktail mixture. Start with just a small amount and gradually increase until you reach your desired shade.
Yes! You can use a black colored vodka. There may be others but Blavod is the only brand that I know of that makes a black vodka.
While it’s best to make this Halloween martini at the time of serving but you could make ahead and store in fridge until ready to serve. Add ice and shake again.
More Halloween Cocktails
- Ghost Jello Shots
- Purple People Eater Cocktail
- Freddy Krueger Dream Warriors Cocktail
- Michael Myers Halloween Cocktail
- Blood Sucking Vampire Martini
Recipe
Black Martini
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 ounce lime juice
- Black gel food coloring
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Add vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice, 2 drops of black gel coloring, and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake well to combine and chill.
- Strain into a martini glass and enjoy!
- Add additional gel color if needed to get the desired shade of black.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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