Festive Jack-O-Lantern Cocktail Recipe Perfect for Halloween
This vibrant and refreshing cocktail combines orange juice, vodka, and soda, served in carved orange cups resembling Jack-O’-Lanterns for a festive Halloween experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Large oranges
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 0.5 oz triple sec
- 4 oz fresh orange juice
- Splash of lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7UP)
- Ice (crushed or cubed)
- Optional garnishes: mint leaves, edible glitter, candy straw
Instructions
- Prepare the Jack-O’-Lantern oranges: Cut the top off each orange and scoop out the pulp carefully. Rinse and pat dry.
- Carve the faces: Use a knife to carve simple Jack-O’-Lantern faces on the oranges.
- Juice the oranges: Squeeze the pulp from the scooped-out oranges to make fresh orange juice. Strain if needed.
- Mix the cocktail: Combine vodka, triple sec, orange juice, and soda in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.
- Fill the orange cups: Pour the mixed cocktail into the prepared orange cups, adding more ice if needed.
- Garnish and serve: Add mint leaves or edible glitter for decoration. Place the tops back on the oranges slightly tilted for a pumpkin-like appearance.
Notes
[‘Choose firm oranges to avoid collapsing during carving.’, ‘Taste the cocktail mix before pouring to adjust sweetness or tartness.’, ‘Chill the oranges before serving for extra refreshment.’, ‘Carve the oranges ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to use.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 orange cup per ser
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: Halloween cocktail, Jack-O'-Lantern drink, orange crush cocktail, festive drink, party cocktail