Poison Blackberry Martini is a Halloween inspired classic martini. The purple tones of the blackberry and gel color really gives this an eerie and dark look. It can be done in less than 5 minutes, and in 10 minutes if you make the blackberry syrup now.
It’s an elegant, dark martini for your elegant Halloween party. This Poison Blackberry Martini can easily be multiplied and you can continue the party until dawn – when you need to go back to your cave, coffin or dungeon.
This is the last blackberry post of the year, I promise. I know I have shared a lot of them lately, including blackberry syrup, blackberry glazed brussels sprouts and broccoli and balsamic blackberry basil grilled cheese. You might feel you want something different, but I want to provide you with ways to use your blackberry syrups and balsamic glaze.
So here I am – providing you with a delicious Halloween inspired martini – the Poison Blackberry Martini.
Poison Blackberry Martini – Halloween Cocktail
A rule of thumb when it comes to stirring or shaking a cocktail is that if it contains only alcohol – we stir it. So normally, a martini should be stirred. But in real James Bond fashion, adding blackberry syrup – we shake our Poison Blackberry Martini.
If you haven’t made your blackberry syrup yet, follow this super easy 5 minute recipe. Add gin, vermouth and blackberry syrup to a mixing glass, add ice cubes and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain it through a fine mesh strainer into a martini glass. If you want that extra Halloween flare, add a tiny bit of black food color, stir and then serve. The black color will sink to the bottom eventually, so you may need to stir it again.
If a martini is too strong for you, I have a Black Swan Cranberry Sangria recipe too, that I shared last year. I am drooling over this recipe lately, but I cannot for the life of me find cranberries in the stores yet. Maybe you can!
Get your elegant Halloween party ready
- Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes with Irish Baileys Frosting
- Blackberry Lemon Curd Pavlova Nests
- Easy Delicious Blackberry Syrup
What’s your plans for Halloween?
Let me know, either in the comment section below, or tag me @thegingerwithspice on Instagram. And don’t forget to Pin it for later!
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Poison Blackberry Martini
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp gin 2 1/2 oz - may sub for vodka
- 1 tbsp dry vermouth
- 1-2 tbsp blackberry syrup * see recipe in notes below
- Ice cubes
- Black food color ** optional
Instructions
- If you haven’t made your blackberry syrup yet, follow the blackberry syrup recipe in notes.*
- Add gin, vermouth and blackberry syrup to a mixing glass, add ice cubes and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain it through a fine mesh strainer into a martini glass.
- If you want that extra Halloween flare, add a tiny bit of black food color, stir and then serve.**
Notes
Author: Stine Mari from Ginger with Spice
This recipe looks so spooky! This is such a great idea for a cocktail party during october! Give me all the martinis and keep them coming!
Keep them coming! Thank you, Christina.
Yes!! This is my kind of martini!!
Mine too! Thank you!
That looks like something off the YV show The Originals. What a great drink for Halloween parties. I bet it tastes delicious.
I had to google that show, but that sounds perfect! Thank you so much, dear.
What a fun halloween drink! So spooky and a perfect addition to a party 🙂
Thank you so much!!
This looks amazing! I am always on the lookout for new and exciting cocktails and this one is definitely on the list!
Thank you!
Mmm this looks fantastic. I love blackberry so I’m sure I would LOVE this!
Kasey Ma
thestylewright.com
Me too, thank you!
This is speaking my language!! A good martini for the holidays!
Definitely! Thank you so much.
That looks so freakin’ good! And it’s perfect for the Halloween vibe, my favorite!
Thank you so much, have a wonderful Halloween!
How fun are these! These are sure to please any guests for the perfect Halloween party.
Thank you so much, Kelly
What a spooky looking drink for halloween! It is stunning!!
Thank you very much!
I love Halloween! It’s such a fun holiday, and this martini looks like the perfect way to celebrate. In costume, of course. 🙂 Thanks for sharing! I’ll definitely have to make this martini ASAP.
Same here! Definitely in costume. Thank you so much.
This cocktail looks and sounds to-die for delicious! I def want to give this a try and will pin it for later!
Thank you so much!
This sounds so great! I love blackberry drinks. I can’t wait to try that syrup!!
That blackberry syrup is out of this world! Thanks Jess!
How refreshing and yummy is this cocktail perfect for the ghoulish parties happening this Halloween. Your photos are amazing. And using fresh fruit that is in season makes the difference in flavor.
Thank you so much, dear Adriana! Love using the best fresh fruit.
what a fabulous holiday drink – and love the vibrant color of it – perfect for any holiday!
Thank you so much!
You had me at martini!!! This is such a pretty drink. Very interested in trying it.
You are going to love this if you like martinis! Thank you so much!
This looks incredible! I love blackberries – and this is such a fun drink to serve for Halloween!
Thank you so much!
I have started collecting holiday drinks not so long ago because each of them has a destinctive theme and is super different from what our eye is used to. This poison blackberry martini is incredible and will take a special place in my collection! 🙂
That collection must be fantastic! I love Holiday drinks. Thank you so very much, April!