This spooky cocktail will give you chills but in a good way. Sweet, frosty and just a little boozy, this is a fun start – or ending – to a Halloween gathering. You can omit the vodka for younger ones and double or triple the recipe for a larger group.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 20 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 2 large or 4 small drinks |
Ingredients
- 1 ounce black candy melts
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 heaping cups ice cubes
- 1/2 cup vanilla vodka
- Two 1.4 ounce packets white hot-chocolate mix
Instructions
- Microwave the candy melts in a small microwave-safe bowl at 50-percent power in 10 second increments, stirring in between, until melted, 40 to 60 seconds. Stir until smooth.
- Lay a stemless wine glass on its side. Use a small spoon to paint 2 large ghost eyes and 1 large mouth with the candy melt inside the glass. Repeat with the remaining glass(es). Chill the glasses, painted-sides down, in the freezer until the candy melts harden and the glasses begin to frost, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk 1 cup of the cream in a large bowl, either by hand or with a handheld mixer, until foamy. Whisk, gradually adding the sugar, until soft peaks form. Whisk in the vanilla extract. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large plain tip.
- Combine the ice, vodka, hot chocolate mix and remaining 1 cup cream in a blender and blend on high speed until very smooth and thick. Pour into the prepared glasses. Pipe the whipped cream on top of each drink, swirling to make a peak at the top of the ghost’s head. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 2 servings |
| Calories | 1191 |
| Total Fat | 92 g |
| Saturated Fat | 58 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 47 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Cholesterol | 269 mg |
| Sodium | 276 mg |