Fairytale Cocktails

Embrace the dark side this Halloween with cocktails inspired by the most infamous Disney villains. These sinister sips are crafted with unique ingredients and garnished with eerie toppers that perfectly capture the essence of each character.

Whether you’re hosting a haunted gathering or enjoying a night in, these villainous concoctions will bring a touch of wickedness to your Halloween celebrations. Let’s dive into the recipes and explore the darker corners of the Disney universe!

1. 1. Maleficent’s Dark Enchantment
2. 2. The Evil Queen’s Poisoned Apple Martini
3. 3. Ursula’s Sea Witch Sangria
4. 4. Hades’ Underworld Fireball
5. 5. Cruella de Vil’s Black & White Russian
6. 6. Oogie Boogie Sour
7. 7. Queen of Hearts’ Red Velvet Elixir

1. Maleficent’s Dark Enchantment

Unleash the dark magic of Maleficent’s Dark Enchantment, a captivating purple cocktail with a glowing, mystical aura inspired by the infamous sorceress. With a blend of bold flavors and a striking, ethereal appearance, this drink perfectly captures Maleficent’s elegance and power. The addition of glowing ice cubes and magical drink toppers brings an enchanting visual effect, making it the perfect cocktail for any Disney villain fan seeking to channel their inner darkness.

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Ingredients:

• 2 oz butterfly pea flower gin (for the purple hue)
• 1 oz crème de violette
• 1 oz elderflower liqueur
• ½ oz lemon juice
• 1 oz tonic water (for the glowing effect)
• 1-2 drops edible glitter (purple or silver)
• Glowing ice cubes (use light-up LED ice cubes or tonic water ice cubes for a UV glow)
• Crushed ice

Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with butterfly pea flower gin, crème de violette, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and edible glitter.
2. Shake vigorously and strain into a tall glass filled with crushed ice.
3. Add tonic water to give the drink a subtle effervescence and a glowing effect under UV light.
4. Drop in the glowing ice cubes for a spooky, enchanting vibe.

Drink Topper Options:

• Black sugar rim
• Dragon fruit garnish cut into a horn shape to resemble Maleficent’s iconic horns.
• Smoky rosemary sprig for a hint of mystery and a theatrical effect when lit briefly before serving.

2. The Evil Queen’s Poisoned Apple Martini

Inspired by the Evil Queen’s infamous poisoned apple, this martini is both beautiful and deadly. It features sour apple schnapps, cranberry juice, and a splash of cinnamon schnapps for a spicy twist. The drink is served with a blood-red sugar rim and a caramel-dipped apple slice, reminiscent of Snow White’s fateful bite.

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz sour apple schnapps
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 0.5 oz cinnamon schnapps
  • Red sugar for the rim
  • Caramel-dipped apple slice for garnish
• Instructions:
  1. Rim your martini glass with red sugar.
  2. In a shaker, combine sour apple schnapps, cranberry juice, and cinnamon schnapps with ice.
  3. Shake well and strain into the prepared glass.

Drink Topper Options:

• Caramel dipped apple slice
• Cinnamon stick

3. Ursula’s Sea Witch Sangria

Dive into the depths with Ursula’s Sea Witch Sangria, a dark and mysterious blend of red wine, blackberries, and spiced rum. The drink is served with a tentacle-like twist of black licorice and a sprinkle of edible pearls, capturing the sinister allure of the sea witch herself.

• Ingredients:
  • 1 bottle of red wine
  • 0.5 cup spiced rum
  • 1 cup blackberry juice
  • Fresh blackberries for garnish
  • Black licorice twist for garnish
  • Edible pearls for garnish
• Instructions:
  1. In a large pitcher, combine red wine, spiced rum, and blackberry juice.
  2. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Serve in glasses with fresh blackberries, a black licorice twist, and a sprinkle of edible pearls.

Drink Topper Options:

• Gummy Octopus

4. Hades’ Underworld Fireball

Ignite your Halloween night with Hades’ Underworld Fireball. This fiery cocktail features a blend of cinnamon whiskey, blue curaçao, and a splash of ginger beer. The drink is topped with a flaming lime wheel, representing the blue flames of Hades’ wrath.

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz cinnamon whiskey
  • 1 oz blue curaçao
  • Ginger beer
  • Lime wheel soaked in high-proof alcohol for garnish
  • Blue sugar for the rim
• Instructions:
  1. Rim your glass with blue sugar.
  2. In a shaker, combine cinnamon whiskey and blue curaçao with ice.
  3. Shake well and pour into the prepared glass.
  4. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a flaming lime wheel (light the lime wheel just before serving).

5. Cruella de Vil’s Black & White Russian

This striking cocktail, inspired by Cruella de Vil, contrasts black and white with a rich blend of vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream. The drink is served with a black and white cookie for an extra touch of Cruella’s signature style.

• Ingredients:
  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1 oz coffee liqueur
  • 1 oz cream
  • Black and white cookie for garnish
• Instructions:
  1. Fill a glass with ice.
  2. Pour vodka and coffee liqueur over the ice.
  3. Top with cream and stir gently to create a swirling effect.
  4. Serve with a black and white cookie on the side.

6. Oogie Boogie Sour

Step into the creepy, crawly world of Oogie Boogie with the Oogie Boogie Sour, a spine-chilling cocktail inspired by the notorious villain from The Nightmare Before Christmas. This green-hued drink captures Oogie’s love of chance and chaos with a vibrant mix of green apple vodka and melon liqueur, swirling with dark licorice and a touch of edible glitter for a spooky shimmer. Topped with creepy crawly gummy worms, this cocktail is perfect for those who love a spooky time!

Ingredients:

• 2 oz green apple vodka
• 1 oz Midori (melon liqueur)
• 1 oz sour mix
• ½ oz lemon juice
• Black licorice syrup (for a dark swirl effect)
• Crushed ice
• Edible glitter (green or black)

Instructions:

1. Combine green apple vodka, Midori, sour mix, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously and strain into a tumbler glass filled with crushed ice.
3. Add a swirl of black licorice syrup for a dramatic visual and a touch of bitterness.
4. Sprinkle a small amount of edible glitter for extra spookiness.

Drink Topper:

• Green gummy worms to represent Oogie’s bugs crawling out of the drink.

7. Queen of Hearts’ Red Velvet Elixir

Indulge in the Queen of Hearts’ Red Velvet Elixir, a luxurious and bold cocktail featuring red velvet cake vodka, cream, and a hint of vanilla. The drink is topped with a heart-shaped strawberry slice and red edible glitter, capturing the Queen’s fierce and fiery personality.

• Ingredients:
  • 1 oz cake vodka
  • 1 oz creme de cacao
  • 0.5 oz grenadine
  • 1 oz cream
  • Heart-shaped strawberry slice for garnish
  • Red edible glitter for garnish
• Instructions:
  1. In a shaker, combine red velvet cake vodka, cream, and vanilla syrup with ice.
  2. Shake well and strain into a glass.
  3. Garnish with a heart-shaped strawberry slice and a dusting of red edible glitter.

Drink Topper Options:

• Heart shaped stencil: use a heart shaped stencil to top drink with edible red glitter in shape of heart.

Toast to the Dark Side This Halloween

With these Halloween cocktails inspired by Disney villains, you’ll be ready to host a night of wicked fun. Each drink is crafted to reflect the personality and dark charm of its villainous muse, from Maleficent’s thorny elegance to Ursula’s mysterious allure. These visually stunning cocktails are sure to impress your guests and add a touch of Disney magic to your Halloween festivities.

So, light the candles, summon your inner villain, and enjoy these devilishly delightful drinks.

Don’t forget to share your creations with the hashtag #fairytalecocktails and let us know which villain-inspired cocktail you’re most excited to try. Cheers to a wickedly good Halloween!

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