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A blood red cocktail fit for any Halloween party
Just when you think Halloween will never be as fun as it was when we were kids, this Blood Bag Cocktail with Vodka comes along! It’s a tart and fruity pomegranate vodka cocktail served in IV bags for easy (and spooky) sipping. How much fun is that?!
The drink comes together in no time using a handful of fruit juices, vodka, and other flavor-boosters. Each sip is quite delightful and well-balanced with notes of pomegranate, citrus, and cherries. You’ll want to pair this blood red cocktail with just as creepy-looking (yet delicious) appetizer like these Eyeball Deviled Eggs or my Blood Splatter 7 Layer dip!
Ingredients
Any fruity cocktail lover will get a kick out of this blood bag cocktail. All you need to make it are a handful of simple ingredients:
Pomegranate juice
This is the base of the cocktail, providing it with a red color and tart flavors. My favorite pomegranate juice is by POM Wonderful. Feel free to stick with the original or customize this cocktail by using a flavored juice instead.
Water
Ice plays a key role in most cocktail recipes, helping to dilute the strong alcohol. Because this Halloween cocktail isn’t shaken, stirred, or even served over ice, we need to replace it with water. The water ensures the cocktail turns out well-balanced and not overly sweet, fruity, or boozy.
Vodka
No need to buy the fanciest, most expensive bottle of vodka here! Any unflavored mid-priced brand will do.
Orange liqueur
An orange liqueur, like Cointreau or Triple Sec, adds a subtle citrusy orange flavor to the cocktail and a touch of sweetness. It’s a must-have for balance!
Grenadine
It's sweet and fruity, adding balance and color to a wide variety of cocktails. You’ll find it in this blood-red Halloween punch. It helps add more sweetness and more pomegranate flavor to the drink.
Lime juice
The freshly squeezed citrus juice cuts right through the sweetness. Try not to skip it!
Peychaud’s Bitters
Bitters play an integral role in this blood bag drink, adding depth to every sip. Without them and this cocktail wouldn’t be nearly as special.
How to make a blood bag cocktail
This cocktail is just as much fun to make as it is to drink! The process is simple:
Recipe
Gory Pomegranate Blood Bag Cocktail with Vodka
Equipment
- 12 food safe "blood bags" these can be found at popular online retailers
Ingredients
- 24 ounces Pomegranate juice
- 24 ounces water
- 12 ounces grenadine
- 12 ounces lime juice
- 8 ounces vodka
- 8 ounces orange liqueur
- 2 ounces Peychaud’s bitters
- Optional: 1 teaspoon of food coloring
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
- Using the syringe or funnel that came with the blood bag kit, transfer the cocktail into the bag.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving.
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