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    Hocus Pocus Drink

    Published: Sep 29, 2023 by Kimberly · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · Leave a Comment

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    Side view of two green glittery Hocus Pocus cocktails with purple sugar rims on a countertop. Midori, vodka, a jigger and a lime are in the background. Text overlay at the top of the image says “Hocus Pocus halloween cocktail”.

    Amuck, amuck, amuck! This Hocus Pocus drink is a witchy and absolutely delicious cocktail with green Midori melon liqueur. You'll definitely want to make this cocktail for sipping during your annual Hocus Pocus movie night!

    Slightly overhead view of a Hocus Pocus drink. The drink is bright green and has glitter in it, and the glass rim is covered in purple sanding sugar. A bottle of Midori and vodka are in the background.

    I wanted to make this drink as bright green and sparkly as possible! So I added in some Midori and edible glitter for that little something extra. It looks soo cool (even cooler in person!!) the way it floats around in the drink.

    If you want some more tasty and spooky cocktails for your Halloween party, check out the Halloween Margarita, the Vampire's Kiss cocktail or the Black Heart cocktail. Or, if you want to use more of your Midori, try out the Midori Sour!

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    • Hocus Pocus Inspiration
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Instructions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Top tip
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Hocus Pocus Inspiration

    If you've somehow never seen Disney's Hocus Pocus or its recent sequel, the Sanderson sisters are three witches that are awakened in a spell. They are hilarious (and somehow both powerful and incompetent at the same time).

    I wanted to make this Hocus Pocus cocktail with some of the awesome colors that the Sanderson sisters wear. They are such iconic Halloween villains, and their outfits are super vibrant, so the color needed to be in-your-face!

    Bright green and purple are the perfect combo, just like Winifred's dress. With the edible glitter, it definitely looks like a witch's potion.

    Side view of two Champagne flutes filled with bright green glittery cocktails. The rims are covered in purple sugar.

    Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients you'll need to make this beautiful and spooky drink:

    • Vodka - any vodka will work great! I used Tito's vodka.
    • Midori Melon Liqueur - Midori liqueur gives the drink its bright green color, and also has a really nice melon flavor.
    • Lime Juice - fresh lime juice is best.
    • Simple syrup - either use store bought syrup, or you can make your own simple syrup.
    • Edible glitter - while optional, this makes the finished drink look so cool! I used the clear Brew Glitter.
    • Seltzer - this brings in some bubbles and helps the glitter move around a bit in the glass.
    • Purple sugar - this is optional, but adding purple sanding sugar to the rim of the glass really gives this drink a Halloween feel.
    Ingredients to make a Hocus Pocus cocktail together on a countertop.

    Substitutions

    Here are some ways you can substitute the ingredients in this cocktail:

    • Vodka - you can use white rum, tequila or gin in place of the vodka. You can even use spiced rum for a different seasonal flavor, but the drink won't be as bright of a green.
    • Midori - you can use Bols melon liqueur if you can't find Midori. Or, you can use a different liqueur like Cointreau, and use green edible glitter to make the drink green.
    • Lime Juice - lemon juice would work great here too. If you can't use fresh, try using a packet of True Lime mixed with water.
    • Simple syrup - you could use maple syrup or agave nectar instead.
    • Edible glitter - just omit this if you can't get your hands on it. It'll still look cool, just not as sparkly.
    • Purple sugar - you can use any color sugar... maybe green for a St. Patty's day twist! Even just plain white sugar would taste great. Or, just omit it, and garnish with a lime peel instead.

    Variations

    Here are some variations on this recipe:

    • Keto Friendly Hocus Pocus drink - you can reduce the sugar in this by using a simple syrup made with allulose (find out how in my Simple Syrup post), or use a store bought sugar free syrup. There is no sugar free Midori, but you can try using a green-colored mixer instead, like this sugar-free Appletini mix.
    • Virgin - watch out... the sisters might be coming for you!! To make this recipe non-alcoholic, you can just sub out the vodka with cold water, and replace the Midori with Amoretti Honeydew Melon syrup. You can also omit the simple syrup since you can just use more of the melon syrup.
    • Three Different colors - if you want to pay homage to the other Sanderson sisters, you can make three different colored cocktails. I suggest using Cointreau instead of the Midori so your drink is clear, and then use different colored edible glitter to add the colors. Instead of adding the glitter to the cocktail shaker, add it to the bottom of each serving glass, and stir it up with a bar spoon or straw.
    Overhead view of two Champagne flutes filled with bright green glittery cocktails. The rims are covered in purple sugar.

    Equipment

    You'll just need a few basic bar tools to mix up this drink. Grab a jigger, a cocktail shaker and a strainer.

    For the serving glass, I used a Champagne flute, but you could also use a martini glass (especially if you want more of the sugar rim)!

    A small shallow dish will come in handy for the purple sugar rim. You'll also want to have a knife and cutting board along with a citrus juicer if you're using a fresh lime.

    If you need any new bar equipment, I really love the products from A Bar Above! You can get 10% off using my discount code, LKDrinks. Their bar tools are super durable, and also can be thrown in the dishwasher when you're done -- no magic required!

    Instructions

    Use water or a cut lime to wet the rim of your cocktail glass. Then, dip it into your dish of purple sugar.

    Pick up the glass, turn it slightly and dip it again. Repeat until the whole rim is coated, and set the glass aside to dry.

    Hand using a lime to wet the rim of a Champagne flute.
    Hand dipping the rim of a Champagne flute into purple sanding sugar.

    Add the lime juice and Midori to your cocktail shaker.

    Hand pouring lime juice into a cocktail shaker.
    Hand pouring Midori liqueur into a cocktail shaker.

    Add in the vodka and simple syrup.

    Hand pouring vodka into a cocktail shaker.
    Hand pouring simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.

    Add in the edible glitter, and then fill the shaker with ice.

    Hand using a spoon to add edible glitter to a cocktail shaker filled with green liquid.
    Hand using an ice scoop to add ice to a green cocktail in a cocktail shaker.

    Seal up the shaker and shake well, about 15 to 20 times.

    Strain the drink into the prepared serving glass.

    Hands shaking a green cocktail in a glass shaker.
    Hand using a cocktail shaker to strain a green drink into a Champagne flute.

    Top it all off with your fresh seltzer, and serve!

    Hand pouring seltzer into a Champagne flute filled with green sparkly liquid.
    Hand about to pick up a Champagne flute filled with green sparkly liquid.

    Hint: Sometimes the glitter will settle to the bottom. You may want to serve it with a straw or long stirrer for your guests to restir the glittery magic!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is in edible glitter?

    The stuff in edible glitter that makes it sparkly is called mica. There are some other ingredients as well, like cornstarch. You can check out Brew Glitter on Amazon for a full list of ingredients.

    Is edible glitter safe to eat?

    Edible glitter is FDA approved to consume in small amounts. Just make absolutely sure it says "edible" on the label! Some types of sparkle and luster dust are not meant for food or drinks.

    Top tip

    If you want to make these Hocus Pocus Halloween cocktails for a party, you can add the sugar to all of your glass rims beforehand. Then have them ready to go!

    You can also make these in a pitcher instead of one by one. If you want to make a pitcher, just multiply the ingredients by the number of drinks you want, and then add ½ ounce of water per cocktail to the pitcher. Mix in everything but the seltzer.

    Store the pitcher in the fridge until you're ready to serve, and then pour and top each one with seltzer. Cheers to a great Hocus Pocus party!

    Side view of two green glittery Hocus Pocus cocktails with purple sugar rims on a countertop. Midori, vodka, a jigger and a lime are in the background. Text overlay at the top of the image says “Hocus Pocus halloween cocktail”.

    📖 Recipe

    Slightly overhead view of a Hocus Pocus drink. The drink is bright green and has glitter in it, and the glass rim is covered in purple sanding sugar. A bottle of Midori and vodka are in the background along with a jigger, cut lime and small dish of the purple sugar.

    Hocus Pocus Drink

    Kimberly Salem
    This Hocus Pocus drink is the perfect Halloween cocktail! With vodka, Midori, lime, edible glitter and a purple sugar rim, the Sanderson sisters would definitely approve.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cocktail
    Calories 210 kcal

    Equipment

    • Jigger or measuring cup
    • Cocktail shaker and strainer
    • Knife and cutting board (if using fresh lime)
    • Citrus juicer (if using fresh lime)
    • Cocktail serving glass (Champagne flute) (or Martini glass)

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon purple sanding sugar (optional)
    • 1½ ounces vodka
    • ¾ ounce Midori
    • ¾ ounce lime juice
    • ½ ounce simple syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon edible glitter (optional)
    • 2 ounces seltzer

    Instructions
     

    Garnish (optional)

    • Add the purple sugar to a small shallow dish.
    • Wet the rim of your serving glass, either by dipping it in water or using half of a cut lime.
    • Dip the rim of the glass into the purple sugar. Pick up the glass, turn it and re-dip until the whole rim is coated.
    • Set the glass aside while you make the drink.

    Cocktail

    • Add the vodka, Midori, lime juice, simple syrup, and edible glitter to a cocktail shaker.
    • Fill the shaker with ice, seal it up and shake vigorously, about 15-20 times.
    • Strain the drink into your prepared cocktail glass.
    • Top it off with seltzer, and serve. Cheers!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.01gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword alcohol, green, halloween, lime, Midori, purple, simple syrup, vodka
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