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Voodoo Cocktail Drink

Voodoo Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Try the Voodoo Cocktail recipe this fall! Blend dark rum, sweet vermouth, apple juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup for a perfect drink on cool evenings.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 180

Ingredients
 

  • 1 oz Dark Rum
  • 1 oz sweet Vermouth
  • 2 oz apple juice
  • ½ oz lemon juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • Ice cubes
  • Apple slice or lemon twist - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Highball Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Strainer & Fine-strainer

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes to chill.
  • Add Lemon Juice: Pour in a shaker ½ oz lemon juice.
  • Add Simple Syrup: Add ½ oz simple syrup to balance the flavors.
  • Add Apple Juice: Add 2 oz apple juice to the mix.
  • Add Sweet Vermouth: Measure and pour 1 oz sweet Vermouth into the shaker.
  • Add Dark Rum: Pour 1 oz Dark Rum.
  • Add Ice: Fill your shaker with ice cubes.
  • Shake: Shake your mixture for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain: Strain your drink into the highball glass over fresh ice.
  • Garnish: Add an apple slice or lemon twist into the glass for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Dark Rum: If you don't have dark rum, try using spiced rum for a different flavor profile. I've also used bourbon in a pinch, which adds a unique twist.
  • Vermouth Rosso: If you are out of sweet vermouth try to use dry vermouth with a splash of simple syrup for a slightly different taste.
  • Apple Juice: Apple cider can replace apple juice with a richer flavor. Pear juice offers an exciting alternative in a bind.
  • Lemon Juice: Lime juice can substitute lemon juice if needed, though it will alter the flavor slightly.

Making a Pitcher of Voodoo Cocktail:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of dark rum, 8 oz of sweet vermouth, 16 oz of apple juice, 4 oz of lemon juice, and 4 oz of simple syrup.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the dark rum, sweet vermouth, apple juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir well.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled highball glasses, garnish with an apple slice or lemon twist, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Dark Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic rum substitute; these are available and mimic the flavor quite well.
  • Vermouth Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic vermouth or use grape juice with a touch of balsamic vinegar for complexity.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.