Purple People Eater co*cktail - Homemade Hooplah (2024)

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What’s in a purple people eater co*cktail?

To craft this purple drink, you’ll need to have the following on hand:

• Vodka: Provides the alcoholic kick to this spooky co*cktail.
• Blue Curacao: A sweet liquor with a blue hue. Flavored from the dried peel of bitter oranges.
• Cranberry juice: This helps add some fruity flavor to the drink and some intense coloring.
• Sweet and sour mix: A standard in many mixed drinks, this adds sweetness with a dash of tartness.
• Grenadine: Another mixed drink favorite, this helps smooth out the flavor and adds a strong dose of red coloring. Also helps sub some of the tartness of the cranberry juice.

What type of vodka should you use?

When it comes to mixed drinks, sticking to straightforward spirits is usually the way to go. Reserve the high-end vodka for sipping solo and opt for more moderately priced options when you’re mixing it with other ingredients.

As for my personal recommendation, I useSmirnoff vodkaorGrey Goosefor drinks like this.

Can you make this drink in advance?

Yes, you totally can mix the core drink ingredients in advance! Prepare the drink as instructed and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving.

Can you decorate the glasses in advance, too?

Certainly, you can pre-decorate the glasses, but exercise caution. The sugar can easily come off due to a light touch or even gravity. The sticking power of the sugar will also depend on what you use as an adhesive, such as simple syrup or fruit juice.

Factors like room temperature and humidity could affect how well the decoration holds. It’s a good idea to test it on one glass first to see how long-lasting it is. To maintain the decoration, consider storing the glass in a cool place like the fridge to minimize the chance of the sugar slipping off.

For best results, plan to decorate the glasses at most 4 to 6 hours before you intend to use them.

Can you make a big batch of purple people eater co*cktail?

Absolutely, this drink doesn’t have any intricate “effects” like layering or gradients, so it’s entirely suitable for making in large quantities.

To scale up the recipe, you simply need to think of the measurements in terms of “parts.”

When a recipe uses “parts” as its unit, it allows for easy scaling. The term “1 part,” “1/2 part,” etc., is there to help you maintain the correct ratio of ingredients.

For instance, if you’re making just one co*cktail, you might use a standard shot glass for your measurements. In this case, “1 part” would equal “1 standard shot glass.” If the recipe calls for “1/2 part,” you’d fill the shot glass to the halfway mark. On the other hand, if you’re making drinks for a group, you could consider “1 part” as “1 cup,” and “1/2 part” as “1/2 cup.”

So, to measure a purple people eater co*cktail in parts, you would require:

• 1 1/2 part vodka
• 1 part blue curacao
• 1 part sweet and sour mix
• 1 part grenadine
• 1 part cranberry juice; can also use cran-grape or grape juice

Bear in mind that the above measurements are solely for combining the essential beverage components. They don’t account for the quantities needed for garnishing individual drinks, as that will vary based on the glassware you’re using and the number of guests you’re serving. If you prefer a simpler serving process, feel free to forgo the glass decorations.

notes & tips for this purple co*cktail

• This recipe calls forcranberry juice; if you use it, the drinkmayturn out more maroon than purple. If you’re okay with sacrificing a bit of the intended taste for a better color, you can either substitute cranberry juice withcran-grape juice,grape juice, or double the amount ofblue curacaoused. Before finalizing the adjustments, make a taste test drink to ensure you still enjoy the flavor.
• Like the mason jar co*cktail shaker used in the recipe video? You can get a nearly identical one here:Mason Jar and Stainless Steel co*cktail Shaker Set. And if you already have a ton of mason jars and just need a co*cktail shaker lid, you can pick one up here:Mason Jar co*cktail Shaker Lid.
• Or maybe you like the glasses it’s served in? You can get a similar set here:Stemmed Beer Glasses.
• And don’t forget theblack and white striped straws!

Step 1 – If you want festive glasses, dip the rims in simple syrup and then dust with purple sanding sugar. I find it easiest to add the simple syrup and sugar to two separate plates and dip the glasses that way.

Step 2 – In a co*cktail shaker, add the following ingredients: ice, vodka, blue curacao, sweet and sour mix, grenadine, and cranberry juice. Give it a good shake until everything is combined.

Step 3 – Pour the mixed drink into the prepared glass filled with ice.

A tasty (and creepy!) co*cktail that gets its purple hue from blue curacao, grenadine, and cranberry juice. A perfect co*cktail for any type of party!

Author: Chrisy