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    Published: Oct 19, 2021 · Modified: Aug 20, 2023 by Bianca · 14 Comments

    Bloody Eye Apple Martini

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    This Bloody Eye Apple Martini is the Halloween cocktail you were looking for! Combining delicious fall flavors with a spooky touch makes this cocktail the star of your Halloween party this year!

    Jump to:
    • ❤️Why you will love this recipe
    • 🥣Equipment
    • 📝The Ingredients
    • 👩🏻‍🍳How to make the apple Martini
    • 🩸Make it bloodier
    • 🍸Make it a mocktail
    • 🍴Serving suggestions
    • 🥄Storage
    • 💭Frequently asked questions
    • Other spooky recipes you might like:
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Never miss a recipe!

    Are you ready for the spooky season?

    I sure am! Halloween does not really get celebrated here. However, ever since I spent a Halloween in the US I am obsessed. Especially cause creating scary treats is just so much fun! Next to creepy looking snacks we obviously need some drinks and what is a Halloween party without some booze?!

    During the process of creating this recipe

    ❤️Why you will love this recipe

    • Spooky Elegance: This drink is a perfect blend of eerie and elegant, making it the ultimate Halloween party hit.
    • Creepy Creativity: Crafting the lychee eyes is a fun and creative activity for the family that adds a spooky touch to your sips.
    • Mocktail Option: Not a fan of alcohol? We've got you covered with a bone-chilling mocktail version that's just as delicious.
    • Party Pleaser: Whether served individually or in a big bowl, this concoction will be the talk of your ghostly gatherings.

    Join the Halloween fun and whip up a batch of this eerie delight that's bound to send shivers down your spine!

    🥣Equipment

    Ensure you have these tools ready:

    • Red Food Color: For that bloodcurdling touch.
    • Toothpick: Used for precise painting of lychee eyes.
    • Cocktail Pick: Perfect for adding eerie lychee eyes to your drinks.
    • Cocktail Shaker: To mix and meld the creepy concoction.
    • Ice: The key to keeping your drink refreshingly cool.
    • Martini Glass: The vessel for your spine-tingling masterpiece.
    • Sieve: Essential for a smooth pour into your glass.
    • Airtight Container (optional): For storing leftover lychee eyes.
    • Refrigerator (optional): To chill mocktail mixtures and prepared drinks.

    Now you're equipped to unleash your inner mad scientist and whip up the most hauntingly delicious creations!

    📝The Ingredients

    Gather these ingredients to conjure the eerie essence of the Bloody Eyeball Appletini:

    • Lychee (canned in syrup): For creating spooky eyeballs.
    • Fresh Blueberries: These can be inserted into the lychee for the sinister stare. You can use frozen blueberries as well.
    • Unflavored Vodka: To add a kick of spirit to your potion.
    • Martini: Adding a touch of sophistication to the mix.
    • Apple Cider: The essence of autumn, bringing rich flavor.
    • Tonic Water: To add a sparkling touch.
    • Red Food Color: Essential for the blood-red effect.

    With these ingredients, you're armed with the elements needed to brew up a bewitching concoction that'll make your Halloween celebrations truly memorable!

    👩🏻‍🍳How to make the apple Martini

    Here is a quick overview of the recipe steps. Please read the recipe card for the full instructions.

    1. Prepare Lychee Eyes:
    • Select intact lychees and fitting blueberries.
    • Insert blueberries into lychees, allowing them to peek out.
    • Paint lychee surface with red food color using a toothpick.
    • Set spooky eyes aside for later use.
    1. Create Apple Martini:
    • Fill cocktail shaker with ice.
    • Combine unflavored Vodka, Martini, apple cider, and tonic water.
    • Gently stir mixture with a cocktail spoon.
    1. Serve the Spooky Delight:
    • Strain the drink into a martini glass using a sieve.
    • Garnish with lychee eyes attached to a cocktail pick, placed on the rim.
    Bloody Eye Apple Martini

    🩸Make it bloodier

    When you drop the eyes into your drink instead of putting them on the glass your drink will turn red and make it look like fresh bloody eyes just got dropped into them to preserve the eyes. This gives it an extra creepy factor and will be perfect to serve to your guests at Halloween party.

    You can see in the picture above that the drink in the top right corner has a red hue to it. That is because I dropped the lychees into the drink first. The longer the eyes are in the cocktail the more food color will dissolve into the cocktail and come off the eyes. I recommend letting the color dry first and throwing them in right before serving.

    The drink will of course get more lychee flavor when you have them in your cocktail.

    🍸Make it a mocktail

    Do you not drink alcohol or have kids and still want to serve this creepy drink?

    Don't you worry! You can simply omit the alcohol in this recipe and only mix tonic water and apple cider. Decorate it with your spooky, bloody lychee eyes et voilà you have a hair-raising Halloween mocktail.

    🍴Serving suggestions

    • Party Punch Bowl: Transform your spooky soirée into a hauntingly memorable event by concocting a sizable batch of the Bloody Eyeball Appletini, served in a bewitching cauldron-like bowl, allowing guests to serve themselves and revel in the eerie atmosphere.
    • Macabre Medley: With the macabre martini as the centerpiece and an assortment of sinister snacks, your Halloween gathering is sure to be an unforgettable and delightfully spine-tingling affair that will have everyone embracing the spirit of the season.

    Here are some fun scary snacks and treats to go with this creepy martini:

    • Halloween Deviled Eggs
    • Graveyard Chocolate Mousse
    • Hocus Pocus Spellbook Brownies
    • Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries
    • Mummy Hotdogs

    🥄Storage

    To maintain the eerie allure of the Bloody Eyeball Appletini and its spine-chilling decorations, store any leftover lychee eyes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    When planning a big batch for later enjoyment, refrigerate the prepared cocktail mixture in a sealed container until your next haunting gathering.

    For the mocktail version, refrigerate any unused tonic water and apple cider mixture.

    💭Frequently asked questions

    Q: Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh ones?

    A: Yes, you can use frozen blueberries if fresh ones aren't available. They work just as well for creating the lychee eyes. Let them thaw first.

    Q: Can I prepare the lychee eyes in advance?

    A: Definitely! You can prepare the lychee eyes ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Q: Can I adjust the sweetness level of the drink?

    A: Of course! Feel free to adjust the amounts of apple cider and tonic water to achieve your desired level of sweetness.

    Q: Can I use a different type of glass for serving?

    A: While a martini glass is ideal for presentation, you can use other types of glasses if that's what you have on hand. Just remember to adjust the lychee eye placement accordingly.

    Q: Can I use different food colors for the lychee eyes?

    A: Yes, you can get creative with the food colors. While red creates a blood-red effect, you can experiment with other colors like green, purple, or even black for a uniquely eerie touch.

    Other spooky recipes you might like:

    • Toxic Waste Mac And Cheese
      Toxic Waste Mac And Cheese
    • Creepy Halloween Deviled Eggs
      Halloween Deviled Eggs
    • Graveyard Chocolate Mousse
      Spooky Graveyard Chocolate Mousse
    • Spider Cookies
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    📖 Recipe

    Bloody Eye Apple Martini

    Bloody Eye Apple Martini

    This Bloody Eye Apple Martini is the Halloween cocktail you were looking for! Combining delicious fall flavors with a spooky touch makes this cocktail the star of your Halloween party this year!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine International
    Servings 1 drink
    Calories 30 kcal

    Equipment

    • Red Food Color
    • Toothpick
    • Cocktail Pick
    • Cocktail Shaker
    • Ice
    • Martini Glass
    • Sieve
    • Airtight Container (optional)
    • Refrigerator (optional)

    Ingredients
     
     

    The Eyes

    • 1 can Lychee canned in syrup
    • 2 Blueberries fresh

    The Cocktail

    • 4 cl Vodka unflavored
    • 2 cl Martini
    • 4 cl Apple Cider
    • 6 cl Tonic Water
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    Instructions
     

    Make the Lychee Eyes

    • Start by selecting two visually appealing lychees from the can. Opt for lychees that are intact and without major tears from pit removal.
      1 can Lychee
    • Choose appropriately-sized blueberries that can fit into the lychees. Adjust the number of blueberries based on their size; sometimes, you might need to use 1 sometimes two blueberries.
      Make sure the blueberries are positioned in a way that they slightly stick out from the lychee, resembling an eye.
      2 Blueberries
    • Now, let's give the eyes their eerie touch. Grab a toothpick and red food coloring. Treat the toothpick like a brush, applying food color along the natural cracks of the lychee. Add additional red lines to enhance the spooky effect, even where there are no existing cracks.
    • Set the eyes aside and move on to preparing the cocktail.

    Make the Apple Martini

    • Add some ice to your cocktail shaker.
    • Combine the Vodka, Martini, apple cider and tonic water in the cocktail shaker.
      4 cl Vodka, 2 cl Martini, 4 cl Apple Cider, 6 cl Tonic Water
    • As there are no citrus fruits in this recipe the drink will be stirred and not shaken. Gently stir the mixture using a cocktail spoon or a regular long spoon.
    • Strain the drink using a sieve into a martini glass, ensuring a smooth pour.
    • Decorate your drink with your lychee eyes by sticking them on a cocktail pick and placing them on the rim of your glass or simply drop them into the cocktail.
    • Cheers!

    Notes

    • Mocktail Variation: To create a non-alcoholic version of this hauntingly delightful drink, exclude the alcohol. Combine tonic water and apple cider for a refreshing and spooky Halloween mocktail. Enhance the eerie effect by adorning the drink with the creepy lychee eyes. It's the perfect treat for all ages.
    • Making a Big Batch: Hosting a Halloween gathering? Easily scale up the recipe to conjure a cauldron-sized batch of this chilling concoction. Multiply the ingredients based on the number of guests. Remember, for the mocktail version, blend larger quantities of tonic water and apple cider, and don't forget to craft ample lychee eyes to give each glass its ghostly gaze.

    US Customary conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.

    Keyword boozy, cocktail, drink, Easy, Halloween, Quick
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    Comments

    1. Kayla DiMaggio says

      October 20, 2021 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      This is like the cutest thing ever! I had so much fun making this and even more fun drinking it!

      Reply
    2. Audrey says

      October 20, 2021 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      So spooky!! These are so fun for parties.

      Reply
    3. Gina Abernathy says

      October 20, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      This is perfect for the Halloween season. So festive and fun! I can't wait to make this martini for my guest. This will be such an eye-opening drink. 🙂

      Reply
      • Bianca says

        October 22, 2021 at 3:37 am

        Haha omg yes! Hope you and your guests will enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Shilpa says

      October 20, 2021 at 11:57 pm

      5 stars
      Spooky and so easy to make - They are just perfect for Halloween

      Reply
    5. Rosanna Stevens says

      October 22, 2021 at 9:15 pm

      5 stars
      oh my god these are HILARIOUS, so fun and perfect for Halloween! My friends will have the shock of their lives when I serve them one of these hahaha

      Reply
      • Bianca says

        October 22, 2021 at 11:42 pm

        I am so excited that you want to serve the drink to your friends! Hope you will have a spooky blast! 😀

        Reply
    6. Stacy says

      October 24, 2021 at 12:07 am

      5 stars
      This is awesome. Just made one and it was so easy to make. Definitely will be making these on Halloween night

      Reply
      • Bianca says

        October 24, 2021 at 3:20 am

        Thank you so much for trying this recipe Stacy! I am so happy you liked it 😀 Hope you have a great Halloween night with this cocktail!

        Reply
    7. Emily Flint says

      October 24, 2021 at 4:15 am

      5 stars
      I just love a good Halloween cocktail. So fun!

      Reply
    8. julie says

      October 26, 2021 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      OMG super fun!!! I'm so glad I found your site! So creative!!!

      Reply
      • Bianca says

        October 27, 2021 at 6:37 pm

        Thank you so much for your kind words Julie 🙂 I am so happy you love my page!

        Reply

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