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Sour Frankenstein Cocktail

10/23/19

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This Sour Frankenstein Cocktail is a fun party cocktail for Halloween. Don't let the green fool you: they're really just cucumber margaritas in disguise! 

Sour Frankenstein Cocktail

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Ingredients in Frankenstein cocktails

Say hello to the most amazing Halloween cocktail ever! This Sour Frankenstein Cocktail has a flavour that everyone is going to love: they're really just cucumber margaritas in disguise!

I'd like to believe that my love of margaritas is well-documented seeing as I have concocted many flavours over the years, from pineapple margaritas to prickly pear, but surprisingly I have yet to share ALL of my favourite margarita recipes. Well, friends, you're in luck, because cucumber is hands-down my absolute fave!

The fake blood, well…it is optional. But why not add it on for the spooky effect right? And it's a totally edible no-brainer: CORN SYRUP and red food colouring!

Here's everything you need to make these Halloween cocktails:

  • tequila
  • homemade simple syrup (just mix 1 part boiling water with 1 part sugar)
  • 4 limes
  • 1 cucumber
  • salt

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How to make Frankenstein cocktails

These Halloween cocktails are fairly easy to make! All you need is a blender and a strainer. Here's how to make them:

  1. Freeze your glassware to help the fake blood stick to the rim.
  2. Mix boiling water and sugar together to create simple syrup. Put it in the freezer to let cool for 10 minutes or so.
  3. Meanwhile, make the fake blood (directions below).
  4. Use a blender to blend the water, limes, cucumber and salt until mixture is well mixed.
  5. Strain pulp using a fine mesh sieve, then add simple syrup and stir.
  6. Rim each glass in fake blood.
  7. Add 1.5 oz tequila and a handful of ice to each glass, then top up with margarita mix. Serve and enjoy!

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Make this cocktail ahead of time

You can make components of this drink ahead of time. The fake blood can be made up to a week in advance and stored in a jar in the fridge, and you can also make the cucumber margarita mix up to 2 days in advance without compromising on the flavour.

Rim your glass fresh the day of, then add the tequila, ice and homemade margarita mix. It's so easy to prepare these drinks ahead of time so you can get back to enjoying Halloween!

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How to make fake blood rimmer

This fake blood rimmer comes together with some simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand in your pantry! It's totally optional to add it, but if you're serving these drinks on Halloween then you just HAVE to add that spooky effect for your guests! Here's what you need for the rimmer:

  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 5 drops red food colouring
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

All you have to do to make the fake blood syrup is to mix all ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl, then freeze for 15 min.

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And now without further ado, I leave you with a little picture of my brother Troy and I enjoying all the spoils of Halloween as kids. Can you believe we are in our 20s now?! Time flies!

Ingredient substitutions

These cocktails are super versatile and customizable. Check out the ingredient swaps below:

Alcohol – This recipe calls for tequila but you can easily use vodka, gin, rum or whiskey here and your cocktails will still taste great. Or omit the alcohol for a tasty mocktail!

Margarita mix – You don't need to use a cucumber for this recipe, but I prefer the flavour. You can just leave it out and use all limes only. Add 2 more limes to the mix if you're not using the cucumber.

Simple syrup – You can use brown sugar if you don't have white sugar on hand. Honey works too.

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More easy Halloween recipes

This Sour Frankenstein Cocktail is a bonus for all you Halloween lovers out there, and you don't need to cook up any crazy concoctions to surprise your party guests. Check out these other great Halloween ideas below:

  • Stuffed Caramel Apples
  • Healthy Halloween Party Food
  • Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

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Sour Frankenstein Cocktail

Sour Frankenstein Cocktail

This Sour Frankenstein Cocktail is a fun party cocktail for Halloween. Don't let the green fool you: they're really just cucumber margaritas in disguise!
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Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber, frankenstein cocktail, halloween recipe, lime, margaritas
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 margaritas
Calories: 193kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 6 oz tequila divided

Margarita mix

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup simple syrup
  • 4 limes juiced
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Simple Syrup

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup boiling water

Fake blood

  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 5 drops red food colouring
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

Instructions

  • Start by freezing glassware to ensure an extra cold glass.
  • Mix together boiling water and sugar to create simple syrup. Put in the fridge or freezer to let cool.
  • Meanwhile, make fake blood syrup by mixing all ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl. Freeze for 15 min.
  • Using a blender or Magic Bullet, blend water, limes, cucumber and salt until mixture is well blended.
  • Strain using a fine mesh sieve to get rid of cucumber pulp. Add simple syrup and stir well.
  • Rim each glass in fake blood. Some of it will drizzle slightly down the sides.
  • Add 1.5 oz tequila and a handful of ice to each glass, then top up with margarita mix. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

This Sour Frankenstein Cocktail is a fun party cocktail for Halloween. Don't let the green fool you: they're really just cucumber margaritas in disguise! #halloweencocktails #frankenstein This Sour Frankenstein Cocktail is a fun party cocktail for Halloween. Don't let the green fool you: they're really just cucumber margaritas in disguise! #halloweencocktails #frankenstein

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