Nothing says spooky season like a cocktail that stares straight into your soul — literally.
This Halloween, we’re conjuring up The Bewitched Blink, a light purple potion that’s part creepy, part classy, and totally delicious. Whether you’re hosting a haunted soirée or simply need something to sip while handing out candy, this drink delivers ghostly glam in every glass
Ingredients (per serve):
- 45ml gin (or vodka if you prefer)
- 15ml crème de violette (for that gorgeous lavender hue)
- 15ml lemon juice
- 30ml lychee juice or syrup
- A splash of soda water (optional, for a lighter sparkle)
- Ice cubes
Eyeball Garnish:
- 1 canned lychee
- 1 blueberry (fits perfectly inside the lychee “socket”)
- A cocktail pick to hold it all together
How to Make It
- Summon your shaker: Fill with ice and add gin, crème de violette, lemon juice, and lychee juice.
- Shake it like a witch on a broomstick — about 15 seconds should do it.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Optional: Top with a dash of soda water if you want it extra light and fizzy.
- Add the stare: Thread your blueberry-stuffed lychee onto a pick and float it gently on top
👁️ The Look
The result? A stunning pale purple cocktail that glows like moonlight and sports a floating eyeball that’ll make your guests do a double-take. It’s eerie enough to impress Dracula, yet pretty enough for your Instagram feed.
Pair The Bewitched Blink with a bowl of popcorn and your favourite campy horror flick (I’m looking at you, Hocus Pocus 2). Sip, laugh, and enjoy that perfect Halloween mix of spooky and sparkly.