Halloween Shimmering Cherry Mocktail or Cocktail Recipe

Enchant your Halloween guests with this shimmering cherry mocktail that turns into a cocktail with a splash of vodka.

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This Halloween treat combines cherry juice, lime syrup, and grenadine, finished with a magical shimmer powder. Serve over ice in a martini glass, topped with sparkling water. For an adult version, add vodka before shaking.

Ingredients

4 oz. unsweetened organic cherry juice

1 oz. lime syrup

1 oz. grenadine

1/4 teaspoon cocktail shimmer powder

sparkling water

fresh cherry (for garnish)

Directions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then pour in 4 oz of unsweetened organic cherry juice, 1 oz of lime syrup, and 1 oz of grenadine.

Secure the lid on the shaker and shake well. Remove the cap and strain the liquid into a martini glass.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of cocktail shimmer powder to the glass and stir until fully blended.

Top off the drink with sparkling water, garnish with a fresh cherry, and serve immediately.

Offer a cocktail pick or swizzle stick so guests can stir and enjoy the shimmer's sparkle. To make a cocktail, add 1 oz of vodka to the shaker along with the other ingredients before shaking.