Poison Apple Vodka Shooter Recipe: Spooky Party Cocktail

Poison Apple Vodka Shooters are simple, festive, and perfect for Halloween. These test-tube shots have a crisp green apple flavor and make an eye-catching addition to any party.

Poison Apple Vodka Shooters Ingredients

Below are the ingredients you’ll need to make these Halloween test-tube shots. Exact amounts are listed in the recipe card.

• Smirnoff Green Apple Vodka
• Soda Water (or substitute)
• Simple Syrup: buy premade or make your own by boiling 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar until dissolved; cool before using.
• Neon Green Gel Food Dye
• Black Gel Food Dye

Special Items Needed

These shots are easiest to assemble with a few specialty tools you may not already have. Consider acquiring them ahead of time:

• 10 x 2-ounce test tubes with corks and a rack for display
• 2-cup pourable measuring cup
• Baking syringe (for precise filling of the syrup)

How to Make Test Tube Shots

1. Pour the vodka and club soda into a pourable measuring cup.
2. Add the neon green gel dye and stir until fully blended and vibrant in color.
3. Fill each test tube with roughly 1.5 ounces of the green liquid.
4. Mix the black gel dye into the simple syrup in a small bowl until evenly combined.
5. Use a baking syringe to inject about 1/2 teaspoon of the dark syrup into each tube, creating a layered or marbled effect.
6. Let the tubes sit 2–3 minutes so the syrup can settle. Chill if you prefer and serve cold.

Recipe Tips

• Swap the club soda for green Kool-Aid, lime juice, or Sprite to change the flavor profile or sweetness.
• Corks are not fully leak-proof. Fill test tubes slightly below the top and store them upright—ideally in a rack or a cup that keeps them standing.
• These shots taste best when chilled.
• For a dramatic display, place a light behind the tubes to enhance the contrast between the green liquid and the dark syrup.

Can I Make This Recipe Kid Friendly?

Yes. Replace the vodka and neon food dye with a non-alcoholic beverage such as Hawaiian Punch Green Berry Rush for a kid-friendly version.

Storage Instructions

Store the shots upright in the refrigerator. They keep well chilled; avoid freezing. While they can be left at room temperature for short periods, refrigeration extends their freshness.

More Spooky Halloween Drinks

• Witches Brew Cocktail
• Halloween Jello Shots

Poison Apple Vodka Shooters

These shooters are fun and easy to make. They offer a lightly sweet green apple flavor and are sure to impress at Halloween gatherings.

Prep Time 10 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Servings 10

Calories 74 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup Smirnoff green apple vodka
• 1 cup soda water (or substitute)
• 3 ½ tablespoons simple syrup
• ½ teaspoon neon green gel food dye
• ⅛ teaspoon black gel food dye

Instructions

1. Combine the vodka and club soda in a pourable measuring cup.
2. Stir in the neon green gel dye until the color is evenly distributed.
3. Carefully pour about 1.5 ounces into each test tube.
4. Mix the black gel dye into the simple syrup until uniform.
5. Using a baking syringe, add roughly 1/2 teaspoon of the dyed syrup into each tube.
6. Allow the shots to rest 2–3 minutes so the syrup settles. Chill if desired and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 74 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Sugar: 5 g | Sodium: 9 mg | Potassium: 5 mg

Nutrition info is an estimate and provided as a general guide.

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