🕷️ Black Widow Martini – halloween cocktails gin

Prep Time: 5 mins

Serves: 1

The Black Widow Martini is a dramatic twist on the classic espresso martini. Sheridan’s Coffee Layered Liqueur adds silky coffee-cream smoothness, while black vodka and a grenadine spiderweb turn it into a Halloween showstopper.

Perfect as the centrepiece cocktail at your spooky gathering.

Ingredients

• 45 ml Sheridan’s Coffee Layered Liqueur

• 30 ml black vodka (or regular vodka + a drop of black food colouring)

• 30 ml freshly brewed espresso (slightly cooled)

• 10 ml grenadine (for garnish)

• Ice cubes

  
  

Method

1. Add Sheridan’s, black vodka, and espresso to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

2. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until frothy and chilled.

3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

4. Drizzle grenadine in a spiral, then drag lines outward to create a spiderweb garnish.

   
   

Tips for the Perfect Black Widow Martini

• Glassware: Always use a chilled martini or coupe glass.

• Spiderweb: Use a dropper for neat grenadine lines.

• No Black Vodka? Add food colouring to regular vodka.

  
  

FAQs – Black Widow Martini

Can I make this without vodka?

Yes — use 60 ml Sheridan’s for a softer, creamier cocktail.

Can I batch this for a party?

Yes — pre-mix Sheridan’s, vodka, and espresso in a jug (no ice). Shake to order.

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