The Embalming Fluid Cocktail
The Embalming Fluid Cocktail is the perfect Halloween cocktail.
Despite its chilling name, this cocktail has nothing to do with actual embalming chemicals.
Instead, it’s a daring fusion of vodka and fun mixers designed to “wake the dead” with its strength and flavor.
If you are looking for something extra spooky and special to serve up to your guests, this fabulous green cocktail is the perfect drink.
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Ingredients For The Embalming Fluid
This cocktail is so easy to make and you can easily double or triple the recipe to make a batch for a crowd.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a printable recipe card.
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Vodka
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Ginger ale
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Fresh lime juice
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Sour apple mixer (or sour apple schnapps for extra bite)
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Ice cubes
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Lime wheel or green apple slice (for garnish)
Instructions
It’s so easy to make this cocktail! Everything goes in the cocktail mixer and then you add it to your glass… quick, fun and creepily simple.
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
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Add vodka, lime juice, and sour apple mixer. Shake well until chilled.
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Strain into an ice-filled highball glass.
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Top with ginger ale and stir gently.
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Garnish with a lime wheel or thin green apple slice if desired.
Flavor Profile: Crisp, tangy, and refreshing—with a wickedly sharp apple twist.
Variations on the Embalming Fluid Cocktail
Want something a bit different?
Maybe you celebrate halloween by the beach and need a more refreshing sip.
Or maybe you have a mixed crowd and need a mocktail that everyone can enjoy?
Check out these two variations on the Embalming Fluid cocktail.
Frozen Embalmer
Blend all ingredients with ice for a slushy, frozen version.
Serve in a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a twist of lime peel.
Virgin Embalming Fluid (Non-Alcoholic)
Skip the vodka and use sparkling water instead of ginger ale for a lighter mocktail.
Keep the sour apple mixer and lime juice for that signature zing.
Embalming Fluid Cocktail
If you are lookinh for something super creepy but delicious to serve at your next Halloween party, this Embalming Fluid cocktail is perfect for taking the creep factor to the next level.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 4 oz Ginger Ale
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 oz Sour Apple Mix
- Ice Cubes
- Apple slice or lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Fill your shaker with a generous amount of ice to get things nice and cold.
- Pour in the vodka, lime juice, and sour apple mixer. Give it a good shake until the outside of the shaker feels frosty.
- Strain the mix into a tall glass filled with fresh ice
- Add the ginger ale, then gently stir to blend everything together without losing the fizz
- Finish with a slice of lime or green apple for a sharp, eye-catching touch.
Notes
To make a virgin version, simply skip the vodka and replace the ginger ale with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda, keeping the sour apple mixer and lime juice for that same tangy, refreshing kick.
