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Purple Gin and Tonics! A Spooky Halloween Cocktail

Published on October 4, 2018 Updated on April 11, 2020 by Eden

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These Purple Gin and Tonics are the perfect spooky Halloween cocktail! It’s perfect for parties and so easy to make. Plus, they’re colored with natural ingredients too!

We’re all about easy Halloween cocktails and these purple Gin and Tonics are one of the easiest G&Ts to make because they only consist of three easy ingredients: tonic water, gin and lime.

To give it a little spookiness we added a secret ingredient that turns them purple!

And the ingredient is actually good for you!

Top down shot of gin and tonics

How To Make Purple Gin & Tonic

  1. In a cocktail shaker add in the gin, juice from 1 lime and acai powder.
  2. Shake for 30 seconds with ice so the acai can turn the mixture purple. 
  3. Fill two small glasses with ice and strain the gin and lime mixture over the top.
  4. Top off with tonic water and garnish with a purple flower. If using dry ice, add a piece to the cocktail before serving.
close up overhead shot of Halloween  cocktail

The Perfect Halloween Cocktail For A Party

Purple Gin and Tonics would be a great signature Halloween cocktail to serve at a party.

Depending on the size of your cocktail shaker (I suggest having a large one on hand), you can pre-shake and make the gin, lime and acai mixture and strain it into a jar to serve later.

Natural Food Based Food Coloring

Okay, okay we’ll tell you! The purple coloring we added is açaí powder and it turns the Gin and Tonic the most gorgeous shade of purple!

You just add it to the lime juice and gin in a cocktail shaker and shake it for 30 seconds with ice.

It worked beautifully and leaves small specks of purple throughout the cocktail, adding to the spookiness!

You can’t taste the açaí, but the good thing is the vitamins from the powder are still present in the cocktail. Cheers to that!

Side shot of dry ice in purple gin and tonics with flowers in them

Make Your Halloween Cocktail Extra Spooky!

For the ghoulish smoking look, we used a chunk of dry ice. If I serve dry ice in a drink, I usually will serve it with a straw so you can be sure your guests won’t drink the ice.

The neat thing is, once the dry ice is placed in the drink, it immediately becomes warmer, creating the smoking effect.

Be careful and use ice manufacturer’s directions when using dry ice. Never touch it with bare hands and always use gloves and tongs.

profile shot of 1 gin and tonic

Top Tips For Halloween Gin & Tonic

  • Shake until the shaker is ice cold, so you know the ingredients are mixed.
  • You can pre shake the gin, lime and acai mixture ahead of the party. Strain into a jar to serve later.
  • If preparing ahead of time. remember to put the ice in when you serve, so it doesn’t dilute the cocktail.
  • If using dry ice, never touch it with your bare hands.

Check Out These Other Spooky Halloween Cocktails!

Monster Mash Lemongrass Punch

Spiked Apple Cider Punch Recipe

Spiked Jolly Rancher Punch

Smoking Blueberry Lavender Martini

Blood Orange Blackberry Rum Punch by Heather Christo

The Grave Digger Cocktail by Boulder Locavore

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Purple Gin + Tonics! A Spooky Cocktail for Halloween

Purple Gin + Tonics

Spooky purple cocktails perfect for Halloween!
4.67 from 3 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gin cocktail, Halloween, Purple
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 Cocktails
Calories: 97kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 ounce good quality gin
  • 1 large lime, juice only
  • 1 teaspoon organic acai powder
  • 1 bottle tonic water

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker add in the gin, juice from 1 lime and acai powder.
  • Shake for 30 seconds with ice so the acai can turnt he mixture purple. 
  • Fill two small glasses with ice and strain the gin and lime mixture over the top.
  • Top off with tonic water and garnish with a purple flower. If using dry ice, add a piece to the cocktail before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Purple Gin + Tonics
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 105mg5%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 0g0%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin C 4.5mg5%
Calcium 25mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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