Bring some spooky magic to your next party with this Witches Brew Cocktail, a colorful and festive drink that’s as fun to serve as it is to sip. With its bubbling, sparkly look, it’s the perfect centerpiece for any Halloween celebration.
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Why This Recipe Works:
Fun: Bubbling effect adds a magical, spooky touch guests will love.
Festive: Eye-catching color and shimmering edible glitter makes it a Halloween showstopper.
Simple: Easy ingredients and steps keep prep stress-free.
If you are throwing a fun Halloween Party this year make sure to serve this fun cocktail with some Halloween Rice Crispy Treats, Halloween Spider Cookies, and these spooky Witches Fingers!
What You Need for This Recipe
Sprite- A classic that I use in so many of my cocktails! It's simple and a tasty base!
White Rum- Make sure it's white so that the drink can take on the bright greens and purples of the coloring! If you only have a darker rum, try making my Cauldron Cocktail!
Creme de Menthe- You can use store-bought or easily make our own with a little mint extract, water, and sugar. Don't worry I'll explain how to make everything in the recipe below!
Luster Dust- This drink’s magical shimmer comes from edible luster dust, giving it a sparkling finish that’s sure to wow your guests and capture the Halloween spirit. I used a combo of green and gold to get this light green color!
Sanding Sugar- Just like my Cranberry Mint Julep and Christmas Cranberry Margarita, dipping your drink in a little sugar adds another element of fun! I used green, purple, and black sanding sugar, but any fun Halloween colors work well!
How to Make a Sugar Rimmed Glass?
- Step 1: Swipe the inside and outside rim of your glass with a sugary liquid. A little bit of the Sprite works great, or a simple syrup (sugar water) works too.
- Step 2: Place colored sugar crystals or sprinkles on a plate and gently spin the glass rim around in them.
How to Make Witches Brew Cocktail?
- Step 1: Combine Rum, Crème De Menthe, and Sprite in a glass.
- Step 2: Stir in luster dust.
- Step 3: Add a small chunk of dry ice with tongs, if using, and enjoy.
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Non-Alcoholic Version
For guests who don't drink alcohol or kids, simply mix luster dust into Sprite.
You can even add a little homemade Creme De Menthe for a fun spin! Just remember store store-bought Creme de Menthe might have alcohol in it so check before serving!
Luster Dust Tips and Tricks
- What is it? Luster Dust is an edible, non-toxic decorating powder used on cakes, cookies, my Christmas Hot Cocoa Bombs, and, as in this instance, cocktails.
- Amount: I like to start with ~¼tsp of Luster Dust, stir, and add more if the drink needs it.
- Colors: I used a combination of green and gold to get the light green color I wanted- what I imagine a witch’s brew to look like. That being said, you can use any color luster dust, and it will make a pretty shimmery colored drink.
- Clumping: If your Luster Dust clumps, try mixing the Luster Dust in with the alcohol before adding the Sprite. The alcohol will help distribute the dust.
- Safety: Make sure when you buy Luster Dust, it says non-toxic/edible on it. You can find luster dust in the cake decorating aisle of your local grocery or hobby store, or buy it online.
- Serving: Make the drinks right before serving, or if you have them sitting out, give them a little stir before handing them off to your guests. The luster dust will eventually settle to the bottom, so stirring the drinks will bring the color and shimmer back to the drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crème de Menthe is essentially just a mint simple syrup. Meaning sugar, water, and mint extract. Store-bought has a tendency to have alcohol already in it, so just be aware of that.
Mint is a very strong flavor so a little goes a long way. I recommend only using 1 tablespoon of Crème de Menthe per drink.
Your leftover Crème de Menthe can be used to flavor sweet peach iced tea and homemade lemonade, or use it in making Mint Juleps!
Simply place a little dry ice in your cup! Or add to a punch bowl.
Use tongs or gloves to handle it- otherwise it will burn you.
If your glass is really full and you add too big of a chunk, it can cause your drink to overflow. Trust me, I’ve done it before!
If you don’t want to put the dry ice in each glass but still want the spooky effect, simply place bowls or extra cups around your decorations, add dry ice and a little water, and let it get everything all misty.
Yes, but DO NOT CONSUME ANY OF THE DRY ICE.
Either allow the dry ice to evaporate all the way before drinking, or sip the drink, being careful not to let any chunks of the dry ice get near your mouth. It will burn your mouth and throat if you swallow it.
Dry ice will typically sink to the bottom of the cup so it’s not too hard to avoid, but sometimes, when the dry ice is small, it will rise to the top of the drink.
More Hauntingly Delicious Recipes
If you like this Halloween Drink recipe, make sure to check out all my fun Halloween Recipes like Black Cat Cookies, Halloween Pretzel Rods, Graveyard Cake, and these Halloween Cupcakes!
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Witches Brew Cocktail
Ingredients
Crème de Menthe Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Witches Brew Cocktail
- 1 tbs Crème de Menthe Simple Syrup*
- 2 oz White Rum
- 12 oz Sprite
- Pinch Green Luster Dust- non-toxic/edible
- Pinch Gold Luster Dust- non-toxic/edible optional
- Colored Sugar Sprinkles optional
- Dry Ice optional
Instructions
Crème de Menthe Simple Syrup
- In a small sauce pot, mix the sugar and water. Bring to a boil and then pour into a mason jar or another heat-resistant container and allow to cool. You can stick it in the refrigerator to speed up the cooling process.1 cup water, 1 cup sugar
- Once cool, mix in the peppermint extract.1 teaspoon peppermint extract
How to Make Witches Brew Cocktail
- Wipe the rim of your drinking glasses with simple syrup or a little soda. Dip into sprinkles.Colored Sugar Sprinkles
- Pour white rum and Crème de Menthe into a glass. Add in luster dust. Start with a pinch of each color and then add more if it needs more color.1 tbs Crème de Menthe Simple Syrup*, 2 oz White Rum, Pinch Green Luster Dust- non-toxic/edible, Pinch Gold Luster Dust- non-toxic/edible
- Top glass off with Sprite and a small piece of dry ice.12 oz Sprite, Dry Ice
Notes
- A little Crème de Menthe goes a long way. Start with 1 tablespoon per drink and make the cocktail. If you want more mint flavor then simply add another teaspoon to your individual drink.
- Use leftover Crème de Menthe in homemade lemonade, peach iced tea, or make Mint Juleps!
- If using luster dust, please see my post tips above!
- Dry Ice: It is very important that you wait until the dry ice has completely dissolved before you drink your cocktail. You do not want to ingest the dry ice. Dry ice will burn you, so either use gloves or tongs to place it in your drink.
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