The Witch’s Heart (Halloween Cocktail)

The Witch’s Heart (Halloween Cocktail) is a hauntingly beautiful drink that casts a spell with every shimmering swirl. With deep purple hues, a bleeding heart of grenadine, and the option of dry ice fog, this cocktail is perfect for your spooky soirée or gothic dinner party. Made with homemade blackberry shimmery liqueur and a touch of apple, it’s as bewitching in flavor as it is in presentation.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

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• Stunning purple shimmer and “bleeding heart” effect
• Made with real blackberries and vodka
• Customizable flavor and intensity
• Optional dry ice for spooky fog
• Great for Halloween parties or fantasy-themed events

Ingredients

✨ Blackberry Shimmery Liqueur (Makes enough for ~4 drinks)

• 1 cup vodka
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
• ½ cup simple syrup
• ¼ tsp edible purple luster dust (or silver + a drop of purple gel food coloring)

🍸 For The Witch’s Heart Cocktail (Makes 2 drinks)

• 4 oz blackberry shimmery liqueur
• 2 oz apple juice or apple liqueur
• ½ oz fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp grenadine (per glass)
• Ice
• Optional: crushed dry ice for serving (not to drink)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Blackberry Liqueur

Infusion Option 1 – Fridge Method:

• In a jar, combine vodka and blackberries. Muddle gently.
• Cover and refrigerate for 5–7 days, shaking daily.
• Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
• Stir in simple syrup and luster dust. Store chilled.

Infusion Option 2 – Sous Vide Method (Quick)

• Place vodka and blackberries in a zip-top bag or vacuum bag.
• Sous vide at 135°F (57°C) for 2 hours.
• Cool, strain, and stir in syrup and shimmer.

Step 2: Shake the Cocktail

• In a shaker, combine blackberry liqueur, apple juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice.
• Shake for 10–15 seconds until chilled.
• Strain into chilled cocktail glasses.

Step 3: Add the “Heart” & Smoke (Optional)

• Slowly pour 1 tsp grenadine into each glass—it will sink for a “bleeding heart” effect.
• Add a small piece of crushed dry ice to each glass for fog.
• Serve immediately, wait until fog dissipates before sipping.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Infusion Time: 2 hours (sous vide) or 1 week (fridge)
• Total Time: 2.5 hours (quick version)
• Yield: 2 servings

Nutrition Facts (per cocktail)

• Calories: 221
• Sugar: 30g
• Carbs: 33g
• Alcohol: ~14–18% ABV (varies by ingredients)

Tips & Variations

• 💀 Dry Ice Safety: Use food-grade dry ice. Never consume or touch it directly. Wait for fog to dissipate before drinking.
• 🔄 Flavor Swap: Try raspberries or blueberries instead of blackberries for a different hue.
• 🧃 Non-Alcoholic Version: Use blackberry juice, lemon juice, apple juice, and edible glitter for a mocktail.
• 🥃 Batch Tip: Mix a larger quantity ahead of time and add grenadine and dry ice per glass when serving.

The Witch’s Heart (Halloween Cocktail)

This stunning cocktail features homemade blackberry liqueur, grenadine “heart,” and swirling shimmer. A magical Halloween drink with dramatic flair.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Halloween

Calories: 221

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• #### Blackberry Shimmery Liqueur for 4 cocktails
• – 1 cup vodka
• – 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
• – ½ cup simple syrup
• – ¼ tsp purple edible luster dust
• #### For 2 Cocktails
• – 4 oz blackberry liqueur
• – 2 oz apple juice or liqueur
• – ½ oz lemon juice
• – ½ oz simple syrup
• – 1 tsp grenadine per glass
• – Ice
• – Crushed dry ice optional

Equipment

• Cocktail shaker
• Fine mesh strainer
• – Sous vide machine (optional)
• – Food-grade dry ice (optional)

Method

 

1. **Make Liqueur (Fridge)**:
2. Combine vodka + blackberries. Chill 5–7 days. Strain. Add syrup + shimmer.
3. **Make Liqueur (Sous Vide)**:
4. Sous vide vodka + blackberries at 135°F for 2 hrs. Strain. Add syrup + shimmer.
5. **Shake Drink**:
6. Combine liqueur, apple juice, lemon juice, syrup in shaker with ice. Shake and strain into glasses.
7. **Add “Heart”**:
8. Pour 1 tsp grenadine down side of each glass—it will sink like a bleeding heart.
9. **Optional Dry Ice**:
10. Carefully drop in a tiny piece for fog. Wait for fog to disappear before drinking.

Notes

Only use edible luster dust and food-safe dry ice. Never drink while dry ice is active.

FAQs

Is luster dust safe to drink?
Only use food-grade luster dust labeled “edible” (not “non-toxic”). Edible shimmer is safe in small amounts.

Can I use store-bought blackberry liqueur?
Yes, Crème de Mûre or Chambord can work, though they won’t shimmer.

Can I serve this without grenadine?
Absolutely! The grenadine adds the dramatic “heart” effect, but the drink works beautifully without it.

Conclusion

Mysterious, magical, and just the right amount of spooky—The Witch’s Heart (Halloween Cocktail) is a show-stopping drink that looks like it came straight out of a fairytale potion book. Whether you’re hosting a haunted dinner or just want something dramatic for Halloween night, this cocktail is sure to enchant your guests with shimmer, fog, and deep berry flavor.