Description
This Poisoned Apple Cider Cocktail is a perfect fall and Halloween drink, combining sweet apple cider, spiced rum, pomegranate juice, and grenadine with an enchanting swirl of edible luster dust. It’s a visually stunning and deliciously spooky cocktail that can be whipped up in just 5 minutes, ideal for seasonal celebrations or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Cocktail Ingredients
- 4 oz apple cider
- 1 1/2 oz spiced rum
- 1 1/2 oz pomegranate juice
- 3/4 oz grenadine
- Scant 1/4 tsp edible luster dust (gold or silver)
Instructions
- Add Ice and Ingredients: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice to chill the drink properly and add 4 oz apple cider, 1 1/2 oz spiced rum, 1 1/2 oz pomegranate juice, and 3/4 oz grenadine into the shaker.
- Shake to Mix: Cover the cocktail shaker securely and shake vigorously to combine the ingredients fully, chilling the cocktail and blending the flavors together.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the mixed cocktail into a glass to leave the ice behind in the shaker for a perfectly chilled drink without dilution.
- Add Luster Dust: Sprinkle a scant 1/4 tsp of edible luster dust over the cocktail. The luster dust will create mesmerizing golden or silver swirls in the glass, adding a mystical and festive appearance.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy this sweet, spooky, and beautifully shimmering cocktail perfect for Fall and Halloween festivities.
Notes
- You can use either gold or silver edible luster dust to create visual effects.
- Ensure the edible luster dust is food-grade and safe for consumption.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of grenadine if desired.
- Use fresh or high-quality pomegranate juice for the best flavor.
- Serve in a chilled glass for extra coolness and presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
