I never had this but I’m thinking of trying it - minus the eyeballs. Marshmallows in my drink isn’t my thing. Instead I’ll pretend eyes are there.

If you’re looking for a spine-tingling Halloween cocktail, look no further! This ghost cocktail is every bit spooky and satisfying. Featuring ingredients like simple syrup, heavy cream, vodka, club soda and pure vanilla extract, this Halloween vodka cocktail is sure to get the party started. This creamy cocktail is even more fun to enjoy thanks to the sparkly black sugar rim and creepy marshmallow eyeballs that look up at you with every sip.

One of our most popular Halloween alcoholic drinks, this spooky sipper is ready to serve in just 10 minutes and will definitely have everyone drinking in spooky style.

INGREDIENTS

Rimming Sugar

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 10 drops black food color

Marshmallow Eyeballs

• 1 large marshmallow
• 2 drops black food color

Cocktail

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup
• 1 ounce vodka
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup cold club soda

INSTRUCTIONS

1. For the Rimming Sugar, mix sugar and vanilla on a small plate. Add food color; mix until sugar is evenly tinted. Wet rim of beverage glass with water. Dip rim of glass into black sugar to lightly coat.

2. For the Marshmallow Eyeballs, cut marshmallow crosswise in half. Place 1 drop food color in center of cut-side of each marshmallow half.

3. Fill cocktail shaker two-thirds full with ice. Add cream, simple syrup, vodka and vanilla; shake until well mixed and chilled. Strain into rimmed beverage glass. Top with club soda. Garnish with Marshmallow Eyeballs. Serve immediately.

The link is at the McCormick website. I stripped out the adverting - “McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract” etc.

https://www.mccormick.com/recipes/beverages-cocktails/ghost-busted-cocktail