Easy Vampire Kiss Cocktail Recipe for Halloween 2025

With its red sugar rim, this fun Halloween cocktail is perfect for adult gatherings. My friends go wild for its bubbly fizz and sweet raspberry garnish! What do I love about it? It's a quick and easy way to keep the Halloween spirit alive for those of us too old to go trick-or-treating anymore.

For more scary party treats, check out my Halloween Snack Mix and Air Fryer Mummy Hot Dogs. They're a hit paired with this icy cocktail! Now let's get the cocktail shaker out and make this Halloween unforgettable, one sip at a time.

This vampire kiss cocktail recipe is the perfect way to add a splash of spooky fun to your celebrations! With just a few simple ingredients, it’s an easy showstopper that my guests always rave about.

Super quick: Ready in 5 minutes, ideal for last-minute Halloween parties.

Eye-catching: Its bright red color and dazzling edible glitter make it the star of the night.

Versatile: Use vanilla vodka, cherry juice, or even turn this drink into a mocktail.

Perfect for any party size: This recipe is perfect for small get-togethers, but you can double or triple it for more boozy fun.

You only need a handful of simple ingredients to create this ghostly cocktail! Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe with ingredient amounts.

• Vodka: Adds a clean, strong base for the cocktail. Use plain or raspberry vodka for extra fruitiness.
• Raspberry liqueur: This brings a tangy berry flavor and a vibrant red color to the drink. Chambord raspberry liqueur is my favorite, but any berry liqueur works.
• Cranberry juice: It gives a tart edge and deepens the drink's blood-red hue. Cherry juice is a good substitute.
• Sparkling wine: This adds a bit of bubbles for a fizzy finish. Substitute with club soda or soda water for a lighter option.
• Ice cubes: Use crushed ice for a frostier texture.
• Edible glitter: It adds a magical, sparkling effect. Use only food-safe glitter.
• Simple syrup: Helps the sanding sugar stick to the rim of the glass. Honey and agave nectar are great swaps.
• Red sanding sugar: It creates a scary rim.
• Fresh raspberries: These add a juicy, colorful garnish. Use fresh or frozen raspberries.

See recipe card for quantities.

This spooky cocktail is a horrifyingly quick (but delicious) Halloween sip! Just shake, strain, and garnish for a bright red cocktail. You'll be the victim of its fruitiness! Here’s the full recipe:

1. Step 1: Dip glass rims in simple syrup, coat with red sanding sugar, and let dry.

2. Step 2: Shake vodka, raspberry liqueur, cranberry juice, ice, and glitter in a shaker.

3. Step 3: Strain into glasses, top with sparkling wine, garnish with raspberries, and serve.

These tasty twists will help this haunted vampire's kiss cocktail claim more victims on October 31st:

Make it a mocktail: Skip the vodka, raspberry liqueur, and sparkling wine. Swap them for more cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, cherry juice, or sparkling water for a non-alcoholic drink.

Sweeten it more: Add ½-1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey to the shaker for a sweeter sip. A splash of grenadine or simple syrup work too.

Cherry-vanilla vibes: Use cherry juice instead of cranberry juice, and vanilla vodka for a classic, sweet-and-tart flavor.

Swap the garnish: Maraschino cherries, pomegranate seeds, or sliced strawberries work as fun substitutes for fresh raspberries.

Change the rim: Black sanding sugar can create a dramatic color contrast, or use Tajin chili powder for a spicy kick.

This wicked vampire kiss cocktail is a stunning addition to any Jack-o’-lantern gathering! We love pairing this with spooky snacks. Here are my husband’s and my favorite ways to serve this great drink:

• Pair with a Halloween charcuterie board featuring cheeses, meats, and bright red fruits like black cherries, raspberries, and strawberries.
• Serve alongside caramel apples or my Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites.
• Accompany with my Spooky Halloween Snack Mix and Air Fryer Mummy Hot Dogs.
• Add to a spooky dessert table with my Healthy Brownie Batter Dip and 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins.

This witch and vampire-worthy Halloween cocktail is best enjoyed fresh, but here's how to prep and store the components for later!

Refrigeration

Refrigerate any leftover cocktail mix (without sparkling wine) in an airtight container or pitcher for up to 2 days. Stir gently before serving.

Garnish Prep

Keep fresh raspberries in the fridge for up to 3 days for quick garnishing.

These simple tips should be written on a tombstone because they'll make your bloody-red Halloween cocktail shine every time!

Prep ahead: Except for the sparkling wine and edible glitter, gently stir all the ingredients in a pitcher and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Pour in sparkling wine and edible glitter until right before serving.

Chill the glasses: Refrigerate martini glasses for 10–15 minutes to keep the cocktail chilled without ice. Avoid freezing to prevent shattering.

Skip the glitter: Not all guests enjoy shiny, glittery drinks. Feel free to leave it out of the recipe.

Don't flatten it: Shake the cocktail gently for 10–15 seconds to avoid flattening the sparkling wine’s bubbles.

Make a proper rim: Pour the simple syrup into a bowl or plate. Flip a cocktail glass upside down and carefully dip it into the syrup. Then add the sanding sugar to a large plate. Lightly press the syrup-coated rim on each glass into the sanding sugar on the plate.

Spooky ice: For a fun effect, add food-safe plastic spiders to an ice cube tray, fill with cranberry juice, freeze, and place one in each glass before serving.

Here’s what other Halloween lovers are asking about this vampire’s kiss cocktail recipe!

Yes! Replace vodka, raspberry liqueur, and sparkling wine with pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, cherry juice, or soda water for a family-friendly Halloween drink.

Absolutely! Swap cranberry juice with cherry juice or pomegranate juice for a similar blood-red color. Cherry juice works too.

Mix the ingredients in a large pitcher with a whisk, then pour over ice into cocktail glasses.

Yes! The edible glitter adds sparkle but isn’t necessary for the fruity cocktail flavor.

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This vampire kiss cocktail is a great drink to kick off your Halloween parties with a spooky, sparkly flair! Share your creations on social media with Hungry Whisk, and don’t forget to subscribe for more new recipes!