Description
🕷️🍬 Candy Venom Shots
Sour candy vodka with red glow syrup
Ingredients
For the Sour Candy Vodka:
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1 cup plain vodka
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1/2 cup sour candies (Sour Patch Kids, Warheads, sour belts, etc.)
For the Red Glow Syrup:
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1/2 cup corn syrup or simple syrup
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1 tbsp grenadine or red food coloring
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1 tbsp tonic water (for glowing effect under blacklight – optional)
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(Optional) 1/2 tsp cherry extract
For Assembly:
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Strained sour candy vodka (chilled)
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Red glow syrup
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Shot glasses
Optional Garnishes:
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Sour sugar for rim
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Gummy worms or fangs
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Pop rocks
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Candy syringes
Instructions
1. Infuse the Vodka:
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Add sour candies to a clean jar.
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Pour vodka over the candies until fully covered.
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Seal and let sit 3–6 hours, shaking occasionally.
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Strain out candy pieces and chill the vodka.
2. Make the Red Glow Syrup:
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In a saucepan, combine corn syrup and grenadine or red food coloring.
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Stir in tonic water (optional for glow effect).
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Simmer on low heat for 2–3 minutes until slightly thick.
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Let cool and transfer to a squeeze bottle.
3. Assemble the Shots:
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Add 1 tsp of red glow syrup to each shot glass.
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Slowly pour sour candy vodka over the back of a spoon to layer it on top.
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Garnish as desired with gummy worms, pop rocks, or candy rims.
Serve cold and enjoy the sweet sting of Candy Venom Shots! 🧪💉