Viper's Venom Cocktail

A refreshing vodka cocktail made with cranberry juice, ginger beer, fresh lime, and jalapeño syrup for a sweet and spicy finish.

Course Cocktails

Cuisine Halloween

Prep Time 5

Servings

Calories 140kcal

Author Michelle Ordever

Add 4–5 ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. Pour in the vodka, jalapeño syrup, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
Secure the lid and shake until well combined and chilled.
Fill a large cocktail glass with fresh ice. Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.
Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine without losing too much fizz.
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately and enjoy your Viper's Venom Cocktail!

Start with ¼ oz (7.5 ml) of jalapeño syrup and adjust to taste. Different brands can vary in sweetness and heat.
Use chilled ginger beer to keep your cocktail cold and refreshing without watering it down too quickly.
Always add the ginger beer after shaking the other ingredients to preserve its fizz.
For a suitably sinister Halloween presentation, serve in a skeleton-hand glass or another spooky cocktail glass.
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and maraschino cherry for a striking finishing touch.

If you can't find jalapeño syrup, make your own by gently heating equal parts sugar and water with sliced fresh jalapeños. Allow to cool completely, then strain before using.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace the vodka with a non-alcoholic spirit or additional cranberry juice, and use alcohol-free ginger beer.
For a sweeter cocktail, use cranberry juice cocktail instead of unsweetened cranberry juice.

Combine the vodka, cranberry juice, jalapeño syrup, and lime juice ahead of time and refrigerate in a covered container until ready to serve.
When serving, shake the prepared mixture with ice, strain into a glass, and top with chilled ginger beer.
For the best flavor and fizz, enjoy this cocktail immediately after mixing.