Drunk Witch
5 min
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easy
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gluten-free,
low-fat
Recipe by Eunice
Introduction
Meet the Drunk Witch, a moody jewel-toned cocktail where blue curaçao and black raspberry liqueur flirt with lemon for a tart-sweet snap and a clean, vodka-backed finish.
Perfect for Halloween parties or any night you want a dramatic pour, white cranberry keeps the color crisp and the flavors bright, and it shakes up fast over ice.
Ingredients (1 serving)
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Ingredients:
- 1½ fl oz vodka vodka 1.5 fl oz
- 1 fl oz blue curaçao blue curaçao 1 fl oz
- ¾ fl oz black raspberry liqueur black raspberry liqueur 0.75 fl oz
- 1 fl oz white cranberry juice white cranberry juice 1 fl oz
- ¾ fl oz fresh lemon juice lemon 0.5 ct (for fresh lemon juice)
- ice ice
How to Make Drunk Witch
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Chill the glass
Set a coupe or rocks glass in the freezer for 10 minutes so the drink stays crisp and cold.
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Load the shaker
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice until it is three-quarters full to nail chill and dilution.
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Measure precisely
Add 1 1/2 oz vodka, 1 oz blue curaçao, 3/4 oz black raspberry liqueur, 1 oz white cranberry juice, and 3/4 oz lemon juice to the shaker.
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Shake like you mean it
Seal and shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds until the tin is frosty and your hands say stop.
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Strain and serve
Fine strain into the chilled coupe for a silky drink, or strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass if you want it slower and colder.
Substitutions
- Swap vodka with London dry gin
- Gin adds citrusy botanicals that play up the lemon and orange notes while keeping the finish clean and sharp.
- Swap blue curaçao with Cointreau plus butterfly pea tea
- Use 1 oz Cointreau and 1 teaspoon strong, cooled butterfly pea tea to keep the blue hue while delivering a brighter, cleaner orange flavor.
- Swap white cranberry juice with white grape juice and a squeeze of lemon
- Use 1 oz white grape juice plus a small squeeze of lemon to mimic the gentle sweetness and pale color without losing the tart backbone.
Tips
- Control dilution
- Use plenty of cold, solid cubes and a firm 12 to 15 second shake so the drink chills fast without washing out the color or flavor.
- Fine strain for silk
- A fine mesh strainer catches ice shards and citrus pulp, giving you a glossy, jewel-toned surface and a smoother sip.
- Taste your lemons
- If your lemon is extra tart, start with 1/2 oz and add up to 3/4 oz, or add a tiny dash of simple syrup if the finish is too sharp.
- Layer for a spooky gradient
- Shake everything except 1/4 oz of the black raspberry liqueur, strain the drink, then slowly sink the reserved liqueur down the side of the glass for a midnight swirl.
- Serve it ice-cold
- Chill your glassware and liqueurs ahead of time so the color stays vivid and the texture feels lush, not thin.
- Clear ice for rocks service
- If serving on the rocks, a single clear cube melts slowly and keeps the blue-purple tone striking from first sip to last.
Nutrition Facts *
| Energy | 107 | kcal |
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| Protein | 0 | g |
| Total Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 | g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 | g |
* Approximate, per serving.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central.
FAQ
- My drink is too sweet, how do I fix it?
- Cut the black raspberry liqueur to 1/2 oz and bump lemon to a full 1 oz, or add 1 ounce of chilled soda water to lengthen without piling on sugar.
- The color turned muddy instead of blue-purple, what happened?
- Overdilution and dark juices can mute the hue, so shake fast with solid ice and avoid extra splashes; if you used a different berry liqueur, reduce it by 1/4 oz and increase blue curaçao by 1/4 oz.
- I do not have a cocktail shaker, what can I use?
- A mason jar with a tight lid works in a pinch, and you can pour through a small sieve or even a clean coffee filter for a smooth finish.
- Can I batch this for a party?
- For 8 servings, combine 12 oz vodka, 8 oz blue curaçao, 6 oz black raspberry liqueur, 8 oz white cranberry juice, and 6 oz lemon juice in a pitcher, chill well, then shake or stir each portion with ice right before serving.
- Can I make a zero-proof version?
- Use 1 1/2 oz nonalcoholic vodka-style spirit, 1 oz blue curaçao syrup, 1/2 oz raspberry syrup, 1 oz white cranberry juice, and 3/4 oz lemon juice, then shake and strain as usual.
- Can I use creme de cassis or blackberry liqueur instead of black raspberry liqueur?
- Yes, both keep the dark-berry vibe; start at 1/2 oz, taste, and add up to 3/4 oz so the orange and lemon still shine.
Serving Suggestions
That blue-on-black shimmer begs for a blackberry skewer and a quick citrus oil swipe from a lemon peel, which tightens the aroma and makes the first sip pop.
For a party trick, top with a small splash of chilled prosecco or club soda to add lift and sparkle, then park a bowl of salty nuts or chili-lime popcorn nearby to keep the vibe wicked but balanced.
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