Green Wicked Witch Cocktail with Vodka & Midori
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Conjure up this Green Wicked Witch Cocktail for your coven for Halloween and you’ll be cackling with delight!
As Halloween season approaches, what better way to get into the spirit of the holiday than by mixing up this bright green, delicious cocktail?
Concocted with a blend of Vodka, Midori, and Blue Curaçao, this drink is the perfect sipper for your next Halloween party.
So, don your best witch’s hat, and let’s get brewing this witches brew cocktail, shall we?
(And remember to check out my list of 20+ Halloween Cocktails For The Spooky Season next!)
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Green Wicked Witch Cocktail
The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions and to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required as well as understand the steps and timings involved.
Think of all the famous witches in the world; which one stands out as the most wicked?
It has to be the Wicked Witch of the West, right? Well, this spooky drink is an homage to her!
If you have seen the stage show Wicked, and the untold story of the Witches of Oz, you will know that she wasn’t always that way…
So, if you’re throwing a Wicked-themed party for Halloween or just need an awesome signature cocktail to serve at your spooky event, this Wicked Witch cocktail is it!
Serve in martini glasses and this green alcoholic beverage would also be the perfect drink for an Envy Murder Mystery Dinner Party. After all, green is the color of envy!
For more party inspiration, make sure you check out my 31 Halloween Party Themes.
Wicked Witch Cocktail
What’s so bewitching about this cocktail is its vibrant, bright green color, achieved through the use of Midori and Blue Curaçao*.
Midori is a melon liqueur with a sweet flavor, and when mixed with the tart flavor of Blue Curaçao, the drink becomes a perfect balance.
Adding a sprinkle of silver cake shimmer dust brings in that wow factor that’ll leave everyone spellbound.
Cocktail Ingredients & Equipment
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- Vodka – Use your preferred brand of Vodka.
- Midori – A sweet, bright green-colored liqueur made musk melon and yubari melon.
- It was made exclusively in Japan until 1987. Its name is the Japanese word for “green” (Wikipedia)
- Don’t confuse it with other green liqueurs like Crème de Menthe or green Chartreuse Liqueur, as these both have radically different flavors.
- Blue Curaçao – A liqueur flavored with the dried peel of the bitter orange laraha, a citrus fruit grown on the Dutch island of Curaçao. It is dyed blue, which gives an “exotic” feel to cocktails.
- Orange Juice
- Lemon-Lime Soda
- Silver Cake Shimmer – For an additional magical touch, some silver cake shimmer (luster dust) goes into it too – spellbinding!
- Maraschino Cherries
- *Green Food Coloring – You can deepen the green color of the cocktail with some green food coloring if you so wish.
Cocktail Equipment
- This cocktail is shaken, but don’t worry if you don’t have a cocktail shaker!
- Use a container with a tight-fitting lid—like a mason jar or the cup on a blender or smoothie maker.
- Halloween Cocktail Skewers – for skewering cherries and other fresh fruit.
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Green Witch Cocktail
This Green Wicked Witch Cocktail is perfect for Halloween night or even a scary movie marathon.
It’s a fun drink that’s delicious and Instagram-worthy. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good, shimmery liqueur in their glass?
If you’re in the mood for something more fruity, you can even try adding pineapple juice or cranberry juice to the mix.
More Halloween Cocktails To Make
Want to make more cocktails for Halloween? I think you’re going to love these ones:
For treats to go with your cocktails I’ve got 50+ freakishly good Halloween Recipes for you to try out. Right-click and open in a new tab to read next.
Green Wicked Witch Variations
Here are some variations of the original cocktail recipe you might like to try.
Virgin Wicked Witch Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic)
So that non-drinkers can enjoy a glass of thisbright green drink, we simply remove the alcohol and replace it!
Mocktail for Kids
Using simple ingredients from your grocery store, you can make this delicious drink for kids.
Mix equal parts orange juice and lemon-lime soda with some green food coloring and silver cake shimmer. Serve over ice with a cherry on a stick.
Mocktail for Adults
For adults, you can use some flavored syrups to bring in some of the flavors of the original cocktail, such as Blue Curaçao Syrup, and Melon Syrup
To make a Green Wicked Witch Mocktail, follow the recipe card, but replace the alcoholic elements with the syrups suggested above.
I recommend adding the syrups to your taste as they may add the sweetness you may not necessarily get from alcoholic liqueurs.
Wicked Witch Mocktails with Non-Alcoholic Spirits
For adults who would still like to enjoy the taste of alcohol in their mocktail, non-alcoholic spirits are a good option.
In the UK, try Lyre’s, which is also available on Amazon in the UK and Amazon.com.
Other brands include Strykk (UK) and Ritual (US & Canada). Non-alcoholic spirits are a growing trend, so be on the lookout in your local stores and online.
- Instead of Vodka, use Strykk Not Vodka.
- Instead of Blue Curaçao, use Lyre’s Orange Sec, or Blue Curaçao Syrup
- Instead of Midori, use Melon Syrup
Follow the recipe card using the non-alcoholic alternatives listed above instead of the alcoholic ones.
Again, I recommend adding the syrups to your taste as they may add the sweetness you may not necessarily get from alcoholic liqueurs.
You may need to add additional green food coloring to the fruity cocktail mixture.
Frozen Green Wicked Witch Slush
Want to turn this spooky cocktail into a frozen slushie? Here’s how!
Put all the ingredients in a blender with a generous amount of ice – then blend till smooth.
Serve with a straw, and watch out for brain freeze!
You can do the same with the mocktail version too.
Green Wicked Witch Party Punch
Want to make a big batch of green cocktails for a party or gathering? It’s easy – here’s how!
If you use the same measuring container (glass, cup, jug, etc.) for the “1 part”, the ratios will be correct, and you can make as much as you need to.
To make a big batch of Green Wicked Witch Party Punch, mix together:
- 3 parts Vodka
- 1 part Midori
- 1 part Blue Curaçao
- 6 parts Orange Juice
- 6 parts Lemon-Lime Soda
- Silver Cake Shimmer – enough to make the drink shimmer!
Serve the large batch cocktail in drinks dispensers, or pitchers, or go retro and serve it from a punch bowl!
Add plenty of ice to your serving container to keep the cocktail chilled. Add some maraschino cherries in there too.
You could also skewer the fruit onto Halloween cocktail picks for guests to garnish their glasses of drink.
Speaking of which, place cocktail glasses in the bar/serving area along with a filled ice bucket, straws, stirrers, and cocktail decorations if suitable!
Saving Leftovers
While it’s best to enjoy the cocktail fresh to savor its flavors, you may have some left at the end of your party—don’t let it go to waste!
- Transfer it to an airtight pitcher or container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
- Or, to make it last longer, turn it into Wicked Witch Granita!
- Granita is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, and various flavorings. Originally from Sicily.
- Transfer the cocktail to a shallow freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer for 6 hours (or overnight). You can add some simple syrup or another sweetener if desired.
- Use a fork to break the frozen cocktail into small pieces. Serve and enjoy!
- Or pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze.
- Use the cocktail cubes to chill and flavor future cocktails without diluting the drink.
Setting Up Your Cocktail Bar
When setting up your cocktail bar or serving area, you could include the following:
- Ice Bucket – Filled with ice (of course!). Don’t forget a scoop or tongs.
- Cocktail Glasses
- Cocktail Napkins
- Cocktail Stirrers/Swizzle Sticks
- Cocktail Sticks/Picks – Skewer fruit onto cocktail picks for guests to garnish their drinks.
- Cocktail Decorations – Such as umbrellas, straws, etc.
More Witch Themed Cocktails
Here are some more Halloween cocktails with witches in mind!
- Winnie Sanderson Cocktail with Midori & Rum
- Sarah Sanderson Cocktail with Blue Curaçao & Rum
- Mary Sanderson Cocktail with Whiskey & Rum
- Sanderson Sisters Cocktail (Amok Amok Amok!) With Apple Brandy
This cocktail recipe is intended for adults of the legal drinking age in your country of residence.
Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive.
How Do I Make a Green Wicked Witch Cocktail?
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Wicked Witch Cocktail
Vodka, Midori, and Blue Curaçao go into this green Wicked Witch Cocktail that is topped off with a cherry - it's wicked!
Ingredients
- 3 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Midori Melon Liqueur
- 1 oz Blue Curacao
- 6 oz Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
- 6 oz Lemon-Lime Soda
- 2 tsp Silver Cake Shimmer Dust
- Ice
- Maraschino Cherries, to garnish
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients (except the cherries) into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well till combined.
- Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish with maraschino cherries. Enjoy and Happy Halloween!
Notes
You can add extra cake shimmer if you like. If you want a more green cocktail, add a drop of green food coloring and stir well.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 269Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 26mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 0gSugar: 27gProtein: 1g
This site uses Nutritionix to provide estimated nutrition. Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Make It A Meal!
The beverage is covered, but what about other dishes to make this recipe into a full meal? Here are my suggestions!
- Appetizer: Jalapeño Popper Mummies Recipe
- Main Dish: Mummy Meatballs
- Dessert: Witches Shortbread Fingers
There are 500+ Recipes on The Purple Pumpkin Blog for you to enjoy! Please feel free to check them out too.
Printable Halloween Escape Rooms
Escape Rooms have exploded in popularity over the past few years, but why not bring the experience to your home this Halloween with a printable Escape Room? The games can be printed and set up in just 20 minutes, so you can enjoy the fun.
Halloween Party Game Ideas!
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In fact, at just $49, you save 60% – that’s a discount of $76, to be precise. Amazing value!
The four kits included in the box are (which you can buy individually if you prefer):
- Envy Murder Mystery: A 1920’s Gatsby-style murder mystery game of debaucherous luxury and deadly feuds.
- Lost Mummy: Get ready to unearth Egypt’s ancient secrets as your crew investigates the mystery of the Lost Mummy.
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- Escape Room Z: The living dead are about to invade your living room. What do they want? Your pizza, of course!
The post is part of the Crafty October series on The Purple Pumpkin Blog. Check out Crafty October from 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012 for awesome Halloween ideas and inspiration; including recipes, printables, crafts, and more!