Description
Beetlejuice cocktails blend ghoulish green liqueur with spectral spirits, creating a supernatural sip that haunts mixology fans. Ghostly vibes and quirky garnishes make you feel like you’ve crashed a Tim Burton film’s after-party.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Alcoholic Ingredients:
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) vodka
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) melon liqueur (such as Midori)
Fruit Juices and Mixers:
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) lemon-lime soda
- Splash of grenadine
Garnish and Preparation:
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: gummy worms or a slice of lime
Instructions
- Prepare a chilled cocktail shaker and add a generous handful of ice cubes to create the ideal mixing environment.
- Pour vodka, melon liqueur, and pineapple juice into the shaker, ensuring a precise and balanced blend of spirits and tropical flavors.
- Seal the cocktail shaker firmly and vigorously shake the ingredients for 15-20 seconds to thoroughly chill and integrate the components.
- Select a tall glass and fill it completely with fresh ice to maintain the drink’s coolness and provide an attractive presentation.
- Carefully strain the vibrant green mixture from the shaker into the prepared ice-filled glass, allowing the liquid to cascade smoothly.
- Enhance the beverage’s effervescence by gently pouring lemon-lime soda over the surface, creating a sparkling and refreshing texture.
- Craft a stunning visual effect by delicately drizzling grenadine along the inner side of the glass, allowing it to elegantly sink and form a gradient.
- Elevate the drink’s playful aesthetic by adorning the rim with whimsical gummy worms or garnishing with a zesty lime slice for a burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- Shake vigorously to ensure the cocktail is thoroughly chilled and ingredients are well-blended, creating a smooth and consistent flavor profile.
- Use fresh pineapple juice for a brighter, more vibrant taste that elevates the overall drink quality.
- Experiment with different gummy worm colors or swap them with cocktail cherries for a personalized presentation that matches your mood or theme.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace vodka and melon liqueur with equal parts of tropical fruit juice and sparkling water, maintaining the playful character of the original cocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg