Make Bloody Simple Syrup: Add raspberries, thyme sprigs, water, and sugar to a small saucepan. Whisk until sugar has dissolved. Simmer until the mixture becomes thick and syrupy. Remove from heat. If desired, strain and discard raspberry seeds. Set aside to cool.
Recipe
Drink
Vampire's Kiss Cocktail
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Author
The Beard Behind the Bar
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Description
Halloween-themed cocktails? Check! Make sure you don't skip rimming the cocktail glass in "blood" (AKA raspberry gelatin). It takes this Vampire Cocktail over-the-top.
Watch how this recipe comes together on HSTV.com.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 1
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Bloody Simple Syrup | ||
| 1 (10-oz.) bag Hy-Vee frozen raspberries | ||
| 3 sprig(s) fresh thyme | ||
| ½ c. water | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee granulated sugar | ||
| Bloody Rim | ||
| 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee raspberry-flavored gelatin, dry | ||
| 2 tbsp. water, boiling | ||
| Vampire's Kiss Cocktail | ||
| 1 ½ oz. Bloody Simple Syrup | ||
| 2 oz. white rum | ||
| ½ lemon, juiced | ||
Things To Grab
- Small saucepan
- Small microwave-safe bowl
- 6-oz. cocktail glass
- Cocktail shaker
- Ice
Directions
Prepare Bloody Rim: Combine raspberry gelatin and boiling water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 15 seconds or until gelatin has dissolved. Immediately run the rim of a cocktail glass through the gelatin mixture allowing excess to drip down the sides of the glass. Set aside.
Shake the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add Bloody Simple Syrup, rum, and lemon juice to shaker. Shake until combined and chilled. Strain into prepared cocktail glass.
Nutrition facts
Servings
200 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 19g
- Protein: 1g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 0%
0%
Calcium 0%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 2%
Recipe Source:
HSTV.com; Beard Behind the Bar, Vampire's Kiss episode