Description
Vampires velvet cocktail blends rich, dark flavors with seductive red wine and smooth vodka undertones. Crimson depths and velvety textures promise a haunting libation that seduces drinkers into a world of sophisticated midnight indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) vodka
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) blackberry liqueur (such as Chambord)
Juices:
- 3 ounces (89 milliliters) cranberry juice
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) fresh lime juice
Garnish and Serving:
- Ice cubes
- Blackberries
- Lime wedge
Instructions
- Chill a cocktail shaker and prepare a cocktail glass with ice to ensure a frosty presentation.
- Add fresh ice cubes to the cocktail shaker, creating the perfect environment for mixing the drink.
- Measure and pour the vodka into the shaker with precision, creating the base of this crimson-hued libation.
- Follow with the rich, deep blackberry liqueur, which will infuse the cocktail with a luscious fruity essence.
- Stream in the tart cranberry juice, balancing the liquor’s intensity with its vibrant crimson notes.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice into the mix, introducing a bright, citrusy undertone that will elevate the overall flavor profile.
- Secure the shaker lid and agitate the ingredients with vigorous, rhythmic motions for approximately 15 seconds, ensuring thorough chilling and harmonious blending.
- Strain the liquid through a fine mesh, capturing the essence while leaving behind the ice fragments.
- Delicately transfer the cocktail into the prepared chilled glass, allowing the deep ruby liquid to cascade smoothly.
- Artfully garnish the glass rim with plump, glossy blackberries and a zesty lime wedge, creating a visually stunning final touch.
Notes
- Master the shake by using large, solid ice cubes which chill faster and dilute slower, creating a more refined cocktail texture.
- Experiment with blackberry liqueur brands like Chambord for subtle flavor variations, enhancing the drink’s complexity.
- For a low-sugar version, swap cranberry juice with fresh cranberry puree or unsweetened cranberry juice to reduce overall sweetness.
- Elevate presentation by freezing blackberries beforehand as elegant, edible ice cubes that won’t water down your cocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg