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
- Pour the vodka and club soda into a pourable measuring cup.
- Add the neon green gel dye and stir until fully blended and vibrant in color.
- Fill each test tube with roughly 1.5 ounces of the green liquid.
- Mix the black gel dye into the simple syrup in a small bowl until evenly combined.
- Use a baking syringe to inject about 1/2 teaspoon of the dark syrup into each tube, creating a layered or marbled effect.
- 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
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
- Combine the vodka and club soda in a pourable measuring cup.
- Stir in the neon green gel dye until the color is evenly distributed.
- Carefully pour about 1.5 ounces into each test tube.
- Mix the black gel dye into the simple syrup until uniform.
- Using a baking syringe, add roughly 1/2 teaspoon of the dyed syrup into each tube.
- 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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