Candy Corn Martini

Side view of a Candy Corn Martini with three layers: the top layer is whipped cream, the middle layer is an orange liquid and the bottom layer is a yellow liquid.

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5 from 1 vote

A colorful layered cocktail featuring vodka infused with candy corn, along with flavors of orange, mango and vanilla.

Prep Time10

Time for Vodka Infusion12

Total Time12 10

Course: Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: alcohol, autumn, candy, candy corn, fall, halloween, mango, orange, vodka

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 333kcal

Author: Kimberly Salem

Equipment

2 Cocktail stirring glasses (heavy bottomed glass)
1 Bar spoon
1 Cocktail serving glass (Martini glass)
1 Jigger or measuring cup
1 Whipped cream dispenser
1 Bowl (if not using a whipped cream dispenser or store bought whipped cream)
1 Whisk or hand mixer (if not using a whipped cream dispenser or store bought whipped cream)

Ingredients

Candy Corn Vodka

½ cup candy corn
½ cup vodka (or at least enough to fully cover the candy corn in the container)

Whipped Cream (for top layer) - see notes

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Yellow Layer (bottom)

1 ounce mango nectar
½ ounce Licor 43 liqueur

Orange Layer (middle)

1 ounce candy corn vodka
1 ounce Cointreau liqueur
½ ounce orange juice

Garnish

5 pieces candy corn

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Candy Corn Vodka

Combine the candy corn and vodka in an airtight container. Leave it sealed, shaking occasionally, for at least 12 hours or up to a week.
Strain out any remaining candy corn solids and bottle up the vodka. It will be a dark orange color and have a light vanilla flavor.

Whipped Cream

If you are not using pre-made whipped cream for the top layer, combine the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
If you are using a whipped cream dispenser, add the mixture to the dispenser and set aside until you're ready to make the top layer.
If you are whisking by hand or with a hand mixer, add the mixture to a bowl and whip until you have soft peaks.

Yellow and Orange Layers

Combine the mango nectar and Licor 43 in a cocktail stirring glass.
Combine the candy corn vodka, Cointreau and orange juice in a separate stirring glass.
Add ice to both glasses and stir them separately, making sure the spoon is clean.
Carefully strain the mango and Licor 43 mixture into the serving glass, taking care not to splash the liquid.
Carefully strain the orange mixture into the serving glass, using the back of a spoon held close to the drink's surface to help the mixture float on top of the yellow layer.
Dispense the whipped cream onto the top of the drink.
Add the candy corn pieces on top of the whipped cream as a garnish, and serve.

Notes

Note on the whipped cream:

The ingredients listed in the recipe will make around enough whipped cream for 4 to 6 cocktails. I've included these measurements because it is enough liquid to make a whipped cream dispenser whip properly. If you use less liquid, you'll likely run into issues with the dispenser. So, if you're whipping by hand, you can use less ingredients if you'd like.

Or, feel free to use store bought whipped cream if you have some around.

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