Vanishing Cotton Candy Ghost Cocktail

A fun and spooky Halloween gin cocktail that magically makes a heap of cotton candy disappear, leaving behind a delicious indigo-hued drink. The Vanishing Cotton Candy Ghost Cocktail is a delightful and easy-to-make concoction that will add a touch of mystery and fun to your Halloween celebrations. The refreshing blend of indigo gin, peach syrup, and a hint of lemon juice is complemented by the disappearing act of the cotton candy "ghost," making it a perfect choice for a Halloween-themed party or a cozy night in.

Vanishing Cotton Candy Ghost Cocktail

A magical Halloween gin cocktail that makes a heap of cotton candy disappear, leaving behind a delicious indigo-hued drink.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 0.50 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2 oz indigo gin (such as Empress Gin)
  • 1.50 oz peach syrup
  • 2 dashes peach bitters
  • Cotton candy (white or purple)
  • Decorating sugar (green, black, orange, or purple - for garnish)
  • Dehydrated orange slice (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle sugar onto a small, shallow dish.
  2. Gently rub a slice of lemon along the top of a stemmed glass to moisten it.
  3. Dip the rim of the glass into the sugar to coat it.
  4. Place a generous amount of cotton candy into the prepared glass and set it aside.
  5. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the lemon juice, indigo gin, peach syrup, and peach bitters.
  6. Shake the mixture well.
  7. Strain the cocktail over the cotton candy in the glass and watch it vanish as the cotton candy dissolves.
  8. Garnish with a slice of dehydrated orange.
  9. Sip and enjoy the magical transformation!