Magic Potion – Purple Halloween Cocktail Recipe

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Last Updated on September 20, 2024 by Alaina Bullock

This purple Halloween cocktail has the most hauntingly beautiful deep purple hue, and a taste that’s to die for! Made with vodka, blue curacao syrup, sweet and sour mix, grenadine, and crangrape juice, this Magic Potion Halloween Cocktail is so yummy it’s scary!

Double, double, toil, and trouble—our bewitching Halloween cocktail is here to cast a spell over your spooky season! And perhaps, after surviving this year for this long, you should make it a double! 😉 Muhuhahaha…

I’ve been brewing up some of the creepiest, boo-tiful, and spookalicious Halloween cocktail recipes for you to enjoy, and this one is a must-try. It’s my absolute favorite of the Halloween season—the Magic Potion Purple Halloween Cocktail!

The purplicious boozy drink has the most hauntingly beautiful deep purple hue and a taste that’s to die for! Made with vodka, blue curacao syrup, sweet and sour mix, grenadine, and crangrape juice, it reminds me of a grape popsicle.

In fact, it’s so yummy, it’s a ghastly delight! Plus, it’s one of the most stunning purple drinks you can serve during the spooky season.

Why You Will Love This Perfect Halloween Cocktail

• It’s a showstopper with its deep purple color, making it perfect for any Halloween festivities.
• No purple food coloring needed—the gorgeous color comes naturally from the ingredients!
• Easy to make with just a handful of ingredients—you’ll be mixing up this magic in minutes.
• It’s versatile enough to serve in a glass or a punch bowl, perfect for a crowd or a spooky Halloween date night.

HOW TO MEASURE A COCKTAIL RECIPE

The way many cocktail recipes are written use ingredient measurements called ‘parts‘. But don’t let that scare you. It’s actually quite easy to understand.

A ‘part’ is a way to simplify measurements so the recipe can be made with whatever measuring equipment you have and so you can keep the ratio of the ingredients correct.

So 1 ‘part’ could equal 1 shot, 1 jigger, or even 1 cup. 2 parts would be 2 shots, 2 jiggers, or 2 cups. If the recipe says “½ part” you’d fill the shot glass, jigger, or cup halfway. Make sense?

Here’s an example. Let’s say you’re making one Magic Potion Cocktail. For this, you’d usually use a standard size shot glass for measuring. So when you see the recipe says “1½ parts vodka” then that amount would be “1 and ½ shot glasses” full.

HOW TO MAKE THIS PURPLE HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL

This killer spooky cocktail recipe can easily be made as an individual drink or in a big batch to serve a crowd! And it can also be made in advance practically guaranteeing a bone-chillingly fun night!

You’ll find the complete ingredient list and instructions in the printable recipe card near the end of this Halloween cocktail recipe post.

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Gear up for this magical mix with a few simple tools:

• cocktail shaker to mix all the ingredients to perfection.
• martini glasses for a spooky, classy presentation of your favorite purple drinks.

WHAT’S IN THE MAGIC POTION PURPLE HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL?

Like the other creepy cocktail recipes I’ve shared, the Magic Potion purple Halloween cocktail is eerily easy to make and uses only a few ingredients.

You can quickly conjure up a batch and serve it in a martini glass or a punch bowl. It’s the perfect Halloween drink recipe!

The ingredients in this devilishly delicious concoction include:

• vodka – the main spirit in this cocktail. —any non-flavored type will work
• sweet and sour mix – a common ingredient in many mixed drinks, this adds a touch of sweetness with just enough tartness.
• grenadine – a mixed drink favorite, this smooths out the flavor and adds a hint of red to the deep purple hue.
• blue curacao syrup – another mixed drink favorite, this is a sweet liquid that gives cocktails a beautiful blue hue. But don’t let it give you pause, blue curacao syrup is a non-alcoholic sugar syrup.
• crangrape juice* – this adds the fruity flavor to the drink as well as helps deepen the color.
• purple sanding sugar – it makes for a spook-tacular glass rim and gives this fun cocktail its bootiful appearance.

MAGIC POTION HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Making this purple Halloween cocktail is as easy as mixing the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker with ice, and then pouring it over ice in a glass.

Step One: Prepare the Glass

Spread a generous amount of sanding sugar on a plate, then lightly dab or dip the rim of the glass in simple syrup or any sticky liquid. Next, gently roll the rim in the purple sugar until it’s fully coated. Give the glass a gentle shake while it’s upside down to remove any excess sugar.

Step Two: Mix the Drink

In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, sweet and sour mix, grenadine, blue curaçao syrup, and crangrape juice. Add ice and shake until well mixed and chilled.

Step Three: Serve

Strain the mixture into your prepared glass over fresh ice. Sip and enjoy this devilishly delicious elixir!

And that’s it! Your deadly delicious elixir is done!

COCKTAIL TIPS

This purple magic potion calls for crangrape juice, and if you use it, the drink will turn out to be a nice deep purple. However, if you find this elixir a bit too sweet, you can substitute cranberry juice instead. Just note that the color may be more on the maroon side.

Try adding a bit more blue curacao syrup to fix the color.

Make a test drink first to be sure you still like the taste with these adjustments!

COCKTAIL TIPS AND TRICKS

• This purple magic potion calls for crangrape juice, and if you use it, the drink will turn out to be a nice deep purple. However, if you find this elixir a bit too sweet, you can substitute cranberry juice instead. Just note that the color may be more on the maroon side. Add a bit more blue curacao syrup to fix it and bring it back to its deep color.
• Make a test drink first to be sure you still like the taste with these adjustments!

Make Ahead: This drink is great for making ahead! Just mix the ingredients without ice, store in the fridge, and add ice and the sugar rim just before serving.

Be sure to let me know how you like this Magic Potion purple Halloween cocktail recipe! If you try it, I’d love to hear about it! Let me know on Pinterest or Instagram and tag me with #BullocksBuzz on your Instagram photo! Or leave a comment below.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I make this Magic Potion Cocktail in Large Batches for a Halloween party?

Yes! This spooky cocktail is perfect for your next Halloween party! To make it for a crowd, simply multiply the ingredients by the number of servings you need. Mix all the ingredients in a large punch bowl instead of individual glasses. Skip the ice in the punch bowl to avoid diluting the flavor—just add ice to each cup when serving.

Can I make a large batch of this Magic Potion cocktail in advance?

Absolutely! You can easily make a large batch of this Magic Potion cocktail in advance. Prepare the mixture without the ice and keep it chilled in the refrigerator. When it’s party time, simply pour it into a punch bowl and serve over ice.

TRY IT AND SHARE IT!

And if you want to try it, be sure to save this Halloween cocktail recipe on Pinterest so you’ll remember where to find it.

Speaking of Pinterest, you may also enjoy my Cocktails board, Mocktails board, and my Halloween board!

OTHER HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL RECIPES YOU MAY LOVE

Be sure to check out my other spookalicious Halloween cocktail recipes!

• Green Goblin Cocktail
• Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail
• The Grave Digger Cocktail

GRAB A FREE PRINTABLE RECIPE FOR THE MAGIC POTION PURPLE HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL!

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Have a happily haunted Halloween!