With the deep red color of blood and an ashy rim - this Vampire Margarita Mocktail looks just like what a vampire (real or fake!) would enjoy. A quick, easy & delicious drink that tastes like a vampire's bite - earthy, salty, spicy - and just what you need for a non-alcoholic Halloween treat!
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Why you will love this recipe
- A perfect halloween mocktail that looks and tastes just like what a vampire would enjoy
- It's quick - done in under 5 minutes
- It's easy - blacken the salt, salt the rim, mix the drink and pour
- It's super tasty with a salted rim and an earthy base, followed by a spicy kick
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Black food coloring - the best option is to use gel food coloring, but liquid food coloring also works
- Fine table salt can be swapped for sea salt flakes that you crush a bit, but these work best together with gel food coloring
- Ginger shot is the same as ginger juice
- Apple cider - I used still for this recipe. You can use sparkling - but then don't shake it, add it straight to the glass instead.
How to make it
- Place the salt in a small container with a lid and pour in a drop of food coloring
- Close the lid tightly and shake the container vigorously so combine the salt and color
- Pour the salt on to the lid or a plate, and rub the rim of a margarita glass with the lemon wedge
- Roll the edge of the glass in the salt until the rim is coated
- And then you have a nice, ashy rim
- Bring out a cocktail shaker and pour in the beet juice, ginger shot and (still) apple cider. Add an ice cube to cool the drink.
- Shake well
- Pour into the glass
- Serve!
Tips & tricks
- Use a very small amount of liquid food coloring or the salt might get too wet and not stick to the rim
- Use gel food coloring for a deeper color
- Make it for a crowd by salting your rims and mixing your drink beforehand, then shake with ice and pour into glasses just before serving
- Make it a cocktail by adding a shot of tequila to the shaker before mixing
Recipe FAQ
What type of food coloring should I use?
You can use either liquid food coloring or gel food coloring. I prefer gel food coloring as it gives a deeper color and doesn't make the salt as wet as liquid food coloring.
Can I add alcohol to this mocktail?
Yes! And for an authentic margarita choice I recommend tequila.
More easy mocktails
Looking for more quick & easy mocktails to try?
- Black Widow Martini
- Blue Lagoon Mocktail
- Mojito Mocktail [Sugar free]
- Cucumber Tom Collins Mocktail
- Cranberry Ginger Ale Punch
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Recipe
Vampire Margarita Mocktail
Print RateServings: 1
Calories: 15kcal
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 drop black food coloring
- fine table salt
- 1 lemon wedge
- 1 ounce beet juice
- 2 ounces ginger shot
- 4 ounces still apple cider
- ice cube
Instructions
- Place the salt in a jar or small container and add one drop of black food coloring. Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously for the salt and food coloring to combine. Then open and pour the salt onto the lid or a plate.1 drop black food coloring, fine table salt
- Bring out a margarita glass and rub the lemon wedge around the rim. Then dip the rim in the salt and roll until the rim is covered in salt.1 lemon wedge
- Bring out a cocktail shaker and pour in beet juice, ginger juice and still apple cider. Add in an ice cube. Cover tightly and shake. Then pour into the glass, and serve!1 ounce beet juice, 2 ounces ginger shot, 4 ounces still apple cider, ice cube
Equipment (may contain affiliate links)
- Jar or small container that you can close tightly
- Margarita glass
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Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Black food coloring - the best option is to use gel food coloring, but liquid food coloring also works
- Fine table salt can be swapped for sea salt flakes that you crush a bit, but these work best together with gel food coloring
- Ginger shot is the same as ginger juice
- Apple cider - I used still for this recipe. You can use sparkling - but then don't shake it, add it straight to the glass instead.
Tips & tricks
- Use a very small amount of liquid food coloring or the salt might get too wet and not stick to the rim
- Use gel food coloring for a deeper color
- Make it for a crowd by salting your rims and mixing your drink beforehand, then shake with ice and pour into glasses just before serving
- Make it a cocktail by adding a shot of tequila to the shaker before mixing
Nutrition
Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2330mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 10mg
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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Jacque
This is my kind of cocktail! It’s perfect for Halloween and will fit the theme of our gathering to a T. Can’t wait to start brewing it soon.
Lisa
This is such a fantastic drink for Halloween -- and I appreciate the Mocktail aspect as I've been cutting back on alcohol. This is sophisticated and absolutely tongue tingling!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you, Lisa!
Maria
Amazing combination! Perfect for this holiday <3
Sue
This is perfect for Halloween! Tequila in mine please!
Nathan
I love how festive and easy this is! With the way this year is going I think I'll take that optional addition of tequila as well 🙂