How to Make a Vampire

Vampires are a common topic in entertainment mediums due to several series of movies and books including Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series.http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/ These undead creatures are known for sucking the blood of the living to sustain their own existence.http://www.vampiresamongus.com/history.html Capitalizing on the entertainment value of vampires, you can craft a mixed drink called a Vampire that predominantly features a red hue. The bloody color is derived from a combination of raspberry liquor and cranberry juice. You can impress your friends at Halloween, after a vampire-themed movie or costume party by making your own Vampire mixed drink. The drink requires three primary ingredients that you can customize based on your brand preferences.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xii4e290osM

How to Make a Vampire Video

Watch JaNee Nisonger, a Los Angeles area bartender, as she presents a mixed drink instructional video. In this guide, she prepares a drink called a Vampire. She outlines the ingredients needed and walks through the step-by-step process of mixing the drink. This mixed drink guide is part of a larger series of alcoholic beverage instructional videos offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.

Step 1: Purchase Ingredients

Collect vodka, a dark raspberry liqueur and cranberry juice. Consider selecting Smirnoff triple distilled vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueru and Ocean Spray cranberry juice cocktail as recommended by bartender JaNee Nisonger. You will also need ice, a stainless steel shaker glass and a 3 ounce shooter style shot glass.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xii4e290osM

Step 2: Mix Ingredients

Add ice to your shaker glass. Measure 1 1/2 ounces of vodka and pour into the shaker. Add 1/2 ounce of the raspberry liqueur and a 1/2 ounce of cranberry juice. Put the top on your shaker and agitate approximately 15 times or until the mixture is completely chilled.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xii4e290osM

Step 3: Strain and Serve

Take the top off your shaker glass, but leave the strainer. Pour the mixture into your shot glass slowly as to avoid overfilling your shot glass. Your Vampire shot is now ready to serve.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xii4e290osM