This candy corn martini is a devilishly delicious, adult party favorite made just in time for the spooky season.
You will be spookily surprised how easy this candy corn martini is to make using vodka infused candy corn, pineapple juice and cream.
This sweet and creamy candy corn martini is so hauntingly tasty, perfect enjoyed with fellow (grown-up!) ghosts and goblins!
You’ll Love This Festive Candy Corn Martini Because…
- Originally called ‘chicken feed’ candy corn is the ‘love-it-or-hate-it’ Halloween candy that has persevered for generations.
- Make a tray of fun and festive candy corn martinis and greet guests as they arrive!
- Just a few basic bar ingredients are all you need to make candy corn martinis, and you can stock up on the candy because it lasts for months and can even be kept in the freezer for up to a year!
Ingredients and Variations
Candy Corn: Candy corn comes in a variety of colors to match holidays! Cupid Corn comes in pink and white for Valentine’s Day, and Christmas has red, white, and green reindeer-shaped candy corn. Even Easter has pastel shades of candy corn so you can enjoy a holiday-themed cocktail any time! Pick up an extra bag for garnishing the bar table or serving tray.
Vodka: No need for high-end vodka. Any brand works as it will be infused with the ‘vamp-tastic’ flavor of sweet candy corn. Gin is another popular martini alternative and also works in this recipe.
Lemon Juice: Pineapple juice adds the perfect tart balance to the sweet candy corn. Orange juice or grapefruit juice will also work in this recipe.
Cream: Half and half produces a lighter cocktail with the same rich flavor, but you can also use coconut cream if you want a dairy-free drink.
Variations: Experiment with different flavor profiles by mixing in some grenadine, butterscotch schnapps, apple brandy, or a splash of spiced rum for more layers of flavor. Make a quick and easy cocktail by pouring candy corn-infused vodka and sparkling water into a tall glass with ice.
How to Make a Candy Corn Martini
Vodka-infused candy corn makes deliciously devilish martinis just in time for spooky season!
- Mix candy corn and vodka in a jar. (Recipe below.)
- Refrigerate at least 6 hours up to 24.
- Strain out candy corn (enjoy a pre-party snack if you like)!
- Place a few pieces of candy corn in the bottom of a martini glass.
- Add crushed ice, vodka, pineapple juice, and cream to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake well and pour into prepared glasses.
Tips and Tricks
- Candy corn martinis are ‘hex-tremely tasty’ when serve uber-chilled so pop those martini glasses in the refrigerator during your party prep so they’re ready when the guests arrive! The same applies to the infused vodka; keep it in the freezer until ready to use!
- Dip the rims of the glasses in decorative sugar. Popular Halloween colors like green, purple, orange, or black are festive and fun!
- Squirt a little whipped cream on the top with a few chocolate curls sprinkled on the top. Or skewer some colored jellies onto a wooden pick for an edible garnish!
- Store leftover candy corn-infused vodka in a jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid in the freezer for up to 6 months. Pour a shot into a pumpkin spice latte or zhuzh up a Tequila sunrise if you like.
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Candy Corn Martini
Ingredients
Candy Corn Vodka*
- ⅓ cup candy corn
- 1 cup vodka
Martini
- 3 ounces candy corn vodka
- 3 ounces pineapple juice
- ½ ounce heavy cream
Garnish
- candy corn pieces optional
Instructions
Candy Corn Vodka
- Mix candy corn and vodka in a jar. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, shaking occasionally. Strain and store in a jar in the fridge.
Candy Corn Martini
- Add 4-5 candy corn pieces to each of two martini glasses (if using). Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, pineapple juice and heavy cream to cocktail shaker. Shake well and pour liquid into martini glasses.
Notes
- If you are short on time, shake the candy corn and vodka in a jar for about 15 minutes and then strain for similar results.
- Nutritional information is for one Candy Corn Martini and does not include garnish or optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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Recipe from Woman’s World magazine.
