Black Vodka, just like the name suggests the drink is a dark-colored novelty. If you are planning a dark or evil themed party this drink would work great. If you want you can drink it like it is or make different cocktails using it, either way, you are sure to enjoy this one. Blavod is the only company that produces this drink if it is not available to you then you can ever prepare it by using some clear vodka. To make black vodka you need to follow these steps:
Before you start, get all the things you’d be needing reading. To make black vodka you will need 750 ml of clear vodka and red, blue, and green food coloring.
You need to be patient for this step, as you need to add the food coloring drop by drop. Add about 10 drops of red and blue coloring and 8 drops of green coloring. If you think you have achieved the desired black color in less than this then stop adding more.
- Shake it Like you Mean it
To make sure the color is mixed well and that it stays. Close the cap of the bottle and shake it well. Your drink would be ready. You need to know that this drink will not be a perfect black and will look a bit more transparent than it is. If you don’t want this then you can also use the one from the market. If you want to serve black vodka as per the theme of your party there are several Black Vodka cocktails that you can prepare using it too. If you want to know how to, then continue reading.
Black Vodka Drinks You Can Make
Here are some of the best black vodka drinks that you can make at home easily:
1. Ghost in the Graveyard Cocktail
Sounds perfect for a Halloween party right? This one is a drink you can make using black vodka, you need the following ingredients for that
- Black Vodka
- Creme de cacao
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Nutmeg
Process:
- Mix the Drink
- To make this cocktail you first need to mix the spirits that are Black Vodka and Creme de cacao in a cocktail shaker, or a mixer and stir well for a few seconds. Keep it aside.
- Prepare the Glass
- The success of a cocktail equally depends on the presentation as well. You need to make sure the drink looks appealing too. To serve this drink you need a highball glass. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the cocktail glass then, pour the drinks which you just mix into the glass.
- Garnish
To garnish this drink, sprinkle some nutmeg on it and you can even garnish it however you like. Serve and enjoy it.
2. Black Martini
To make this extremely sexy and sensual drink you only need these two ingredients:
Process:
- Prepare the Martini Glass
- Start by prepping the glass. You will need a martini glass, put it in the freezer to chill it for some time which adds to the taste of this cocktail.
- Mix the drinks
- In a cocktail shaker, add some crushed ice. Next, add the drinks that are black vodka and Chambord into the shaker. Close the lid and then shake it for 10-15 seconds. Strain and pour the drink into the chilled glass.
- Garnish
To make this drink look amazing, garnish the glass with some lemon twists or wedges and serve.
3. Black Cosmopolitan
To make this cocktail you’d need the following ingredients:
- Lime Juice
- Black Vodka
- Cranberry Juice
Process:
- Mix the Ingredients
- In a cocktail shaker or stirring glass, add the ingredients that are cranberry juice and black vodka in a ratio of 1:2. To this add some freshly squeezed lime juice and put the lid on.
- Shake it well
- To ensure all the drinks are mixed, shake it well for 10-15 seconds. If you are using a stirring glass then you need to mix it for some time more. Strain the drink and pour it into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish
You can garnish this drink with some slices or wedges of lemon. Serve and enjoy.
4. Jackhammer Black Cocktail
Another fun and super easy cocktail you can make yourself with just two ingredients – Black Vodka and Pineapple.
Process:
- Add the drinks
- You need to do nothing extra for this drink, simply pour a quarter of black vodka into a highball glass that has been chilling in the freezer for some time.
- Add the juice
Next, add some ice to the glass and top this with some pineapple drink. Stir it twice and that’s it you’re done.
5. Black Cat Cocktail
If you are a fan of witchy things then you’d probably love this drink. This one is very similar to a black martini. The only difference is how you serve it. The ingredients for both the drinks are the same.
Process:
- Mix all the ingredients
- In a cocktail shaker, add some crushed ice, Black Vodka, and Chambord. Close the lid and then mix the drinks well.
- Presentation
To present this drink you need to take a chilled cocktail glass, to this pour the strained drink. Garnish the drink with some raspberries on a toothpick.
6. Screwed Up Screwdriver
If you are intrigued by the name then you need to try this drink for your next party. This drink is easy to make with just two ingredients- Black Vodka and some Tangerine juice.
Process:
- Prepare the glass
- You need to take a highball glass for this drink. To prepare this drink, add some ice to it and a licorice stick. Keep it aside.
- Pour the drink
You need to add the two drinks in such a way that they appear like layers. First, add the tangerine juice to the glass. Next top it up with some black vodka. This drink would surely catch the eyes of your guests because of how cool it looks.
These were some of the cocktails you can prepare using black vodka. If you plan to throw a Halloween party or one similar in theme then these would work perfectly.
Also read- Jackhammer Drink Recipe