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This candy corn vodka is one of those Halloween recipes I’ve been making for years. I originally made it to serve as shots at one of my Halloween parties, pouring the bright orange vodka into little glass test tubes and keeping them chilled over ice. They’re such a fun way to welcome everyone!
The recipe itself couldn’t be easier: just candy corn and vodka. As the candy infuses, it melts into the vodka, turning it bright orange and giving it that nostalgic candy corn flavor.
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Pin ItI still love serving it as candy corn shots in the test tubes, but regular shot glasses work perfectly too. You can even use the infused vodka to make a Halloween cocktail.
If you’re planning a Halloween party, browse my Halloween cocktails for more spooky drinks, or check out all of my easy shot recipes.
What Is Candy Corn Vodka?
Candy corn vodka is simply vodka infused with real candy corn. As the candy dissolves, it sweetens the vodka and turns it a bright Halloween orange.
Once it’s infused, strain it, chill it, and serve it straight as a shot or use it in a cocktail.
Candy Corn Vodka Ingredients
You only need two ingredients!
Candy Corn: Use classic candy corn for that nostalgic flavor and bright orange color.
Vodka: Use a plain vodka you enjoy drinking. Tito’s and Reyka both work well for this recipe.
How to Make Candy Corn Vodka
1. Combine: Add 1 cup candy corn and 3 cups vodka to a large glass jar.
2. Infuse: Seal the jar and refrigerate for about 3 days, giving it a shake or stir occasionally. The candy will dissolve into the vodka and turn it bright orange.
3. Strain: Pour the infused vodka through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or large measuring cup with a spout.
4. Chill: Keep the candy corn vodka refrigerated until you’re ready to serve it.
5. Make the shots: Pour the chilled vodka into small glass test tubes or regular shot glasses. If you’re using test tubes, a small funnel makes them much easier to fill.
Eden’s Recipe Tips
Don’t infuse it too long: Candy corn dissolves pretty quickly, so stick to about 3 days. If it sits too long, the vodka can become thick and syrupy.
Strain it well: Pour the infused vodka through a fine-mesh sieve before serving. This removes any little pieces of candy that haven’t completely dissolved.
Serve it cold: After straining, refrigerate the vodka. I think it’s much better served really cold, especially if you’re pouring it straight into shot glasses or test tubes.
Use a funnel for test tubes: A small funnel makes filling those narrow glass test tubes SO much easier and less messy.
Use it in a cocktail: You don’t have to serve this only as a shot. I also use the infused vodka in my Candy Corn Martini, which is perfect for Halloween.
How to Serve Candy Corn Vodka
My favorite way to serve this is as candy corn vodka shots in glass test tubes. Fill them ahead of time, add the lids, refrigerate, and set them over ice when guests arrive.
I’ve even had someone hand them out at the door as guests come in. It’s such a fun way to start a Halloween party!
You can also use the infused vodka as the base for a cocktail. If you want to turn it into something a little more substantial, try it in my Candy Corn Martini.
Candy Corn Vodka FAQs
It’s sweet with that familiar candy corn flavor and a definite vodka finish. I like serving it very cold, which makes it smoother and especially good as a shot.
Yes. I strain the vodka before serving to remove any remaining candy pieces or sediment and give it a smoother texture.
Yes! I actually prefer making it ahead for Halloween parties. Infuse and strain the vodka, then keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to pour the shots.
No. These are candy corn-infused vodka shots, not Jell-O shots. Real candy corn is dissolved into vodka, strained, chilled, and served in test tubes or shot glasses.
More Shot Recipes
If you love fun party shots like this one, try my Jolly Rancher shot next, or browse all of my easy shot recipes.
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Candy Corn Vodka
Ingredients
- 3 cups vodka
- 1 cup candy corn
Instructions
- Add 1 cup candy corn and 3 cups vodka to a large glass jar.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate for about 3 days, shaking or stirring occasionally.
- Once the candy corn has dissolved and the vodka is bright orange, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or bowl with a spout.
- Refrigerate the candy corn vodka until chilled.
- Pour into glass test tubes or shot glasses. If you're using test tubes, a small funnel makes them easier to fill.
- Keep the shots refrigerated until you're ready to serve. For a party, place the test tubes in a bowl of ice to keep them cold.
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Notes
- Vodka: Use a plain vodka you enjoy drinking. Tito’s and Reyka both work well.
- Serve cold: These taste best really cold. Keep the infused vodka refrigerated and serve the shots over ice.
- Make ahead: Infuse and strain the vodka ahead of your party, then refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
- Test tubes: A small funnel makes narrow glass test tubes much easier to fill. Regular shot glasses work just as well.
- For cocktails: Use the infused vodka to make a Candy Corn Martini or another Halloween cocktail.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
