Green Goblet Cocktail with Vodka and Gin
The Ghostly Green Goblet cocktail is a showstopper at Halloween gatherings! It's made with melon liqueur, vodka, and a splash of lemon-lime soda.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Coupe or similar glasses
Ingredients
Vodka Version Ingredients (makes 2 drinks)
- 4 oz vodka use a clean, smooth vodka for best results
- 4 oz melon liqueur such as Midori, for the sweet melon flavor and vibrant green color
- 8 oz lemon-lime soda for citrusy sweetness and carbonation
- Optional garnish: gummy worms or eyeball candies for playful, Halloween themed decoration
Variation: Gin Version Ingredients (makes 2 drinks)
- 4 oz gin a botanical gin will add herbal complexity and complement the melon liqueur
- 4 oz melon liqueur
- 8 oz lemon-lime soda
- Optional garnish: fresh basil or mint leaves to accentuate gin’s botanical notes or gummy worms/eyeball candies for a playful touch
Instructions
Vodka Version Instructions (makes 2 drinks)
- Fill a large pitcher or mixing glass with ice. Pour in 4 oz vodka and 4 oz melon liqueur. Add 8 oz of lemon-lime soda and gently stir to combine, taking care not to lose too much carbonation.
- Divide the mixture evenly into two glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish each glass with gummy worms or eyeball candies for a fun, themed presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy chilled.
Gin Version Instructions (makes 2 drinks)
- Fill a large pitcher or mixing glass with ice. Add 4 oz botanical gin and 4 oz melon liqueur. Pour in 8 oz lemon-lime soda and gently stir to combine, preserving carbonation.
- Divide the cocktail evenly into two glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with fresh basil or mint leaves to accentuate the herbal notes of the gin. Optionally, add gummy worms or eyeball candies for a playful touch.
Notes
Here are some recipe notes for the Green Goblet cocktail (vodka and gin versions) that can help enhance your preparation and serving experience:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients like freshly squeezed lime juice and fresh herbs (basil or mint) to maximize flavor and aroma.
- For the vodka version, choose a smooth, clean-tasting vodka to let the melon liqueur stand out as the primary flavor.
- For the gin version, a botanical gin will complement the herbal notes from the melon liqueur and fresh herb garnish beautifully.
- Gently muddle the herbs to release essential oils without overdoing it, which can make the herbs bitter.
- Stir the soda in gently to maintain carbonation and a refreshing fizz.
- Serve the cocktail chilled over ice in coupe or highball glasses, depending on your style preference.
- The gummy worm or eyeball candy garnish adds a fun, whimsical touch—ideal for themed parties or Halloween.
- For a lighter option, substitute lemon-lime soda with a diet or soda water variant to reduce sugar and calories.
- These cocktails are designed to be quick to prepare (about 5 minutes) and visually striking with their vibrant green color.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the quantity of melon liqueur or soda to suit your taste.