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The Wild and Witchy Cocktail is a delicious blackberry martini that’s easy to make and is perfect for a party. Its spooky color is a lot of fun to serve for Halloween. But it’s also delicious to serve anytime, especially when blackberries are in season.
Ingredients to Make the Drink
- 2 ounces Berry-flavored Vodka
- 2 ounces Grape Juice
- 1 ounce Blackberry Simple Syrup
- Edible Glitter optional
- Lemon Juice
Ingredients to Make the Blackberry Simple Syrup
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Blackberries
How to make the Blackberry Simple Syrup
- Mix equal parts water and sugar together.
- Mash the blackberries as the sugar and water mixture heat.
- Add the fruit to the water and sugar mixture and simmer (about 10 minutes) until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened.
- Run through a strainer or piece of cheesecloth to remove any seeds or remaining fruit pieces.
How to Make the Wild and Witchy Cocktail
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add the vodka, grape juice, a generous squeeze of lemon and the simple syrup. Add a dash or two of edible glitter.
- Shake until well mixed then strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon and a few blackberries or your choice of garnish.
Note: The blackberry simple syrup should keep for about a month in the refrigerator if you add a splash of vodka and store it in a sealed container. Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.