When it comes to being a true Harry Potter fanatic, this means that you’re no stranger to the importance of Unicorn Blood throughout the plot of the books and movies.
Enjoy a Unicorn Blood Cocktail
Since you’ll only be making up and drinking this “Unicorn Blood Cocktail”, this means that you’ll get the benefit of staying alive and living your best life.
What’s not to like?
Is unicorn blood a cursed drink?
Not our recipe!
But if you know the story of the curses that come with the slaying of a unicorn, then you know that that’s one end of the spectrum that you don’t want to be on.
Thankfully, this recipe for unicorn blood is not one of those cursed drinks.
One sip of this Unicorn Blood Cocktail and you’ll be thankful that you’re on the good side of the drink and not the cursed one!
Luckily, this simple Harry Potter cocktail isn’t hard to whip up at all and it tastes amazing, too.
A glittery cocktail for Halloween
This purple alcoholic drink with glitter is sure to be a win!
Even though the unicorn blood in Harry Potter is thick and silver, it’s still a super fun themed-drink to have on hand for all your friends who are Harry Potter fans, too.
We added edible silver shimmer to give ours that swirl of silvery gray to keep it on theme.
Great for a party for binge-watching Harry Potter or a tasty drink for Halloween as well.
Made using tequila and coconut rum, this fruity and flavorful drink will have you forget about any doom and gloom that might be hanging around in your future.
And since it has a bit of silver glimmer mixed in, there’s that hint of unicorn blood that’ll be staring at you with every single sip.
What else could you use as a garnish for this unicorn blood cocktail?
While I’m a big fan of the mint and cherries, don’t forget that a slice of lime would also make a great garnish, too.
It just really depends on if you want a bit more sour taste or sweet.
You can also dress it up with a fun unicorn cocktail pick.
Or for Halloween, use a spooky skull cocktail pick.
Ingredients to make the Harry Potter-inspired Unicorn Blood Cocktail
- 1.5 oz Coconut Rum, like Malibu
- .5 oz Silver Tequila
- .5 oz Cherry cordial liqueur, like Cherry Heering or Luxardo
- 3 oz Sprite
- 1 tsp. Silver cake shimmer
- 1 tsp. Grenadine
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
- Sprig of mint, for garnish
To make the drink, you will need: a measuring cup or jigger, a measuring spoon, a cocktail shaker, and a beverage glass.
Can I make this drink without alcohol?
Sort of.
If you leave out the alcohol, you’re left with sprite, grenadine and the silver cake shimmer.
So basically, that’s going to be a sparkly Shirley Temple.
And if that’s what you’re looking for, that’s great!
But if you’re looking to try to keep the spirit of the drink more intact, we like to mix in some cherry kool-aid or a cherry flavored cream soda.
It gives it a little more flavor and makes a virgin version of the drink a bit more fun.
How to make a Harry Potter unicorn blood cocktail
Making the drink is really easy.
Start by filling your cocktail shaker about three quarters of the way full with ice.
Also fill your beverage glass with ice too.
Then measure the rum, tequila, grenadine, and cherry liqueur and pour them over the ice in the shaker.
You want to measure the liquids before adding them to the ice so that the ice doesn’t melt.
If you have a Boston shaker, I like to add ice to one part and the liquids to the other and then put it together and shake.
Measure the silver cake shimmer and add it to the shaker as well.
Shake thoroughly.
Because of the cake shimmer, you want to make sure that it’s well mixed so that the shimmer will really sparkle when the drink is poured.
Strain over the ice in your beverage glass.
Top with Sprite or your favorite lemon-lime soda.
Ginger ale works too.
Garnish with a sprig of mint and a couple of maraschino or Luxardo cherries. And enjoy.
More Harry Potter and other fandom drinks for you to try:
The Occamy (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
The Mother of Dragon Fruit (Game of Thrones)
Elsa’s Frozen Electric Long Island Iced Tea
The Yellow Eyed Demon (Supernatural)
Another Glorious Morning (Hocus Pocus)
Butterbeer Ice Cream Float (Harry Potter)
Emerald Potion aka the Drink of Despair (Harry Potter)
Death Eater’s Draught (Harry Potter)
Oogie Boogie’s Halloween Punch (A Nightmare Before Christmas)
Midnight Margaritas (Practical Magic)
And of course, we have some fun fan inspired roundups too:
Drinks to enjoy in your Cantina (Star Wars)
Game of Thrones Inspired Cocktails
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Unicorn Blood Cocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker - preferably a Boston shaker
- Measuring cup or jigger
- Measuring Spoon
- Cocktail Strainer
- Beverage Glass
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Coconut Rum like Malibu
- .5 oz Silver Tequila
- .5 oz Cherry cordial liqueur like Cherry Heering or Luxardo
- 3 oz Sprite
- 1 tsp. Silver cake shimmer
- 1 tsp. Grenadine
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
- Sprig of mint for garnish
Instructions
- Add the rum, tequila, grenadine, and cherry liqueur to a cocktail. Fill the shaker with ice and shake thoroughly.
- Measure the cake shimmer and add it to the shaker and shake again. You will want to shake it well until the shimmer is well-mixed.
- Pour the mixture through a strainer into the beverage glass. Top with Sprite.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a couple of maraschino cherries. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Hi, I’m Jennifer. I love to cook and entertain. I have a lot of fun sharing traditional food and drink recipes as well as putting a new spin on the classics. I strive to provide easy to make recipes that are perfect for the home cook, bartender and entertainer.
Oh, my! I am drooling. What a fantastic combination of flavors. I can hardly wait to give it a try.
Wow, this cocktail will be perfect for Halloween! Such a fun and festive drink.
I have to confess that I have never watched a Harry Potter movie, but I am loving how magical this cocktail is! 😉
What a fun cocktail, and it would make a great theme drink for Halloween!
This is a delicious drink that I can enjoy all year round! So easy to make and refreshing!
Hi there! This sounds delicious and, of course, looks beautiful. When do you incorporate the 3 ounces of Sprite? I read through the post and recipe directions, but didn’t see where the Sprite became a part of the mix. I know we wouldn’t want to shake it, would you just stir it in at the end? Pour it in the glass with the ice first? Maybe I just missed it entirely lol!
Hi Heather,
Thanks so much for your question. Good catch! I think I read it so much I didn’t notice I left out that little detail. Yes, you add the Sprite at the end and stir it in. You don’t want to shake anything with carbonation. It makes a big ol’ mess. lol Thanks again. I’ve made the correction above.