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Candy Corn Martini Recipe – Halloween Drink with Three Layers

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This candy corn martini recipe takes the flavors of a favorite Halloween candy and infuses them into a Halloween cocktail.

By infusing vodka with candy corn, you create a sweet base that is used to make a layered drink. Pineapple juice and cream add the contrasting layers to give you a cocktail that balances sweetness with a smooth finish.

This Halloween candy corn drink is sure to impress your party guests!

Keep reading to learn how to make this festive martini and get tips for laying the drink.

Two layered orange cocktails next to a leaf, velvet pumpkin, candle and black coffin. Yellow text reads Candy corn martini.

 

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Ingredients for this Orange Halloween cocktail

You will need these ingredients plus a little bit of time, since you will be making vodka that has been infused with candy corn.

Bottle of vodka, can of pineapple juice and overturned Mason jar with a lid, next to some candy corn on a countertop.

You will also need cheesecloth, a cocktail shaker, a martini glass, and a spoon.

How to make candy corn vodka

When preparing candy corn-infused vodka, it’s essential to ensure the infusion maintains a sufficient alcohol content for safety. Use a vodka of 80 proof or higher to prevent microbial growth and preserve flavor.

Using airtight containers and storing the infusion in a cool, dark place can help maintain both safety and flavor quality.

Place ¼ cup of candy corn with 6 ounces of vodka in a Mason jar with a lid. Let the vodka infuse with the candy for at least 24 hours until the candy corn breaks down and the color of the vodka changes to orange.

Candy corn infused vodka in a Mason jar next to a velvet pumpkin and candy corn pieces.

The more you allow the flavor of the candy corn to infuse with the vodka, the stronger the flavor of it will be. For that reason, it’s good to let the mixture sit for another 24 hours.

The next step is to use cheesecloth to strain the vodka. This will remove any bits of the candy corn that are left in the infused vodka.A piece of cheesecloth, next to a Mason jar with candy corn vodka, an orange pumpkin and fall leaf.

Place several layers of cheesecloth over the opening of a cocktail shaker.

Pour the candy corn vodka into the cheesecloth. Lift up the cheesecloth and make a ball with it.

Squeeze the cheesecloth until the liquid comes out into a glass but the candy residue stays in the cheesecloth.Straining candy corn infused vodka in cheesecloth next to a a fall leaf and a Mason jar with an orange candy mixture in it.

You will end up with a bright, clear orange liquid that tastes like candy corn but has the alcohol content of vodka.

Note: Even though a high proof vodka is inherently safe to store for years, the candy corn can slightly reduce its preservative effect. For this reason, it’s best not to keep the infused vodka for longer than 2-3 weeks.

Directions for making a candy corn martini

Start with a chilled martini glass since there is no ice in the drink. 

Pour a generous helping of candy corn sprinkles on a plate. These tiny round sprinkles are a mixture of orange, yellow, and white that resemble the colors of candy corn.

First, coat the rim of your glass with some corn syrup, then dip the rim into the sprinkles and twirl the glass. This will give the martini glass a nice coating of sprinkes all the way around it.A martini glass upside down on a white plate covered in candy corn sprinkles. Next to the plate is an orange pumpkin, a fall leaf and small jar of candy corn sprinkles.

Making the layers of this Halloween party cocktail

This is a moderately difficult drink to prepare, mainly because of the layers. However, once you get used to making layers, it becomes easier.

For this reason, it is a good idea to practice with other liquids before you use your candy corn vodka.

This photo shows the technique of making layers in a shot glass, which you could use for your practice, so you don’t use up all of your infused vodka while you practice.A man's hands holding a cocktail shaker and spoon over a shot glass with three white, orange and yellow layers of liquid in it.

The cream layer is the easiest one to perfect, so it’s shown in the middle here, but in the actual drink, the cream goes on the top!

The trick is to start with the heaviest sugar layer first. This is the candy corn vodka.

To make the layers, turn a spoon upside-down and pour the liquids over it very slowly.

Place some of the candy corn-infused vodka in the martini glass first, with just a normal pour. Next, touch the inside edge of the martini glass above the candy corn vodka layer and pour the pineapple juice over the spoon, very slowly.

Finally, pour heavy cream over the bottom two layers to top the drink. The cream will flow easily over the top and create a white layer. When you are done, you’ll have a beautiful drink with three different layers.Layered candy corn martini with a candy sprinkle rim sitting in a black wooden coffin next to a fall lear.

Note: Pineapple juice is a very light yellow. A drop of yellow gel food coloring in the pineapple juice will make this layer a darker color if you want the distinction of the three separate colors.

Tasting the candy corn drink

The flavor is creamy and sweet with a kick at the end from the vodka. Be sure to drink this cocktail slowly. It is one of those dessert cocktails that tastes so delicious that it’s easy to drink it quickly, but you’ll pay for it later if you do! 😉

More Halloween drink ideas to try

If you enjoyed this Halloween martini recipe, these festive Halloween drinks are also great to serve your party guests. Try one, or mix and match for a fun lineup of seasonal drinks.

Three different Halloween party drinks in a collage with skeleton hand, witch boots and black coffin.

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A collage showing pictures of orange Halloween cocktails with soft pumpkins, fall leaves and martini glasses with sprinkles. Orange text box reads Candy Cron Martini.

Yield: 2 candy corn martinis

Candy Corn Martini Recipe - How to Make a Layered Drink

Two candy corn martinis displayed with an orange plush pumpkin, fall leaf and black wooden coffin.

This delicious candy corn vodka martini features three layers of candy corn infused vodka, pineapple juice, and cream.

It's a festive seasonal drink that captures the flavors of the classic Halloween candy.

Served in a martini glass, with a rim of candy corn sprinkles, this drink is as much fun to make as it is to drink.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 2 days
Total Time 2 days 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup of candy corn
  • 6 ounces of vodka (80 proof)
  • ¾ cup of pineapple juice
  • 1 drop of yellow food coloring
  • ¾ cup of heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons of candy corn sprinkles
  • 1 teaspoon of corn syrup

Instructions

  1. Pour the candy corn into a Mason jar. Add the vodka.
  2. Cover with a lid and let the mixture sit for two days.
  3. Line a cocktail shaker with cheesecloth. Strain the candy corn vodka through the cheesecloth into the shaker.
  4. Coat the rims of two martini glasses with corn syrup.
  5. Place the candy corn sprinkles on a clean plate.
  6. Dip the rims of the glasses into the candy corn sprinkles.
  7. Pour the candy corn vodka mixture evenly into the bottom of the two martini glasses.
  8. Add a drop of yellow gel food coloring to the pineapple juice (optional).
  9. Use an upside-down spoon and touch the inside of the glass above the infused vodka.
  10. Gently pour the pineapple juice over the candy corn vodka to make the second layer.
  11. Finish the drink by pouring the heavy cream over the pineapple juice for the third layer.
  12. Enjoy.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1 drink
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 676Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 32mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 0gSugar: 42gProtein: 3g

Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.

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Cuisine: Alcoholic / Category: Drinks and Cocktails

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