This Candy Corn Vodka Martini with Pop Rocks Rim will make your Halloween party complete! Made with homemade liquor infusions making a unforgettable cocktail.
Whether you love candy corn or hate it, this Candy Corn Vodka Martini recipe will become an adult Halloween Party win!
It’s a buttery strong cocktail with Halloween-perfect color.
An easy batch of homemade Candy Corn infused vodka, some homemade Vanilla vodka, a few Pop Rocks and the favorite party is at your house.
Candy Corn Vodka
That idea will either excite you and have you running for the door.
Trust me, it’s easy and fun to make. And taste’s great.
What Does Candy Corn Vodka Taste Like?
The polarizing thing about Candy Corn is how sweet it is. For many, it’s just too much.
The fascinating thing about turning it into vodka, is the sweetness goes away. Totally.
What’s left if the delicious buttery flavor found in candy corn. And the color.
Infusing Candy Corn Vodka
Infusing Candy Corn VodkaThis is one of the easiest liquor infusion recipes you’ll ever make.
It’s also one of the creepiest to watch.
Shortly after the candy corn and vodka are combined, weird alien formations begin to form.
If you ever great Magic Rocks in your childhood this recipe will give you a flashback.
You aren’t doing anything wrong.
In the end a clear orange vodka emerges!
How to Make Candy Corn Vodka – Step-by-Step
This is a very easy recipe. It requires candy corn and unflavored vodka.
The candy corn dissolves into the vodka giving the vodka a warm buttery flavor without the sickly sweet sugar.
STEP 1: Combine the candy corn and vodka in a glass jar with lid (I used a quart Mason jar).
STEP 2: Store in a dark, cool location.
STEP 3: When the candy corn is fully dissolved, strain through 2 layers of cheesecloth.
How Long to Infuse Candy Corn Vodka?
I wanted the best possible flavor and infused the vodka for 4-5 days.
After five days the vodka was the most sublime color of Fanta-orange.
It separated perfectly, leaving a bit of residue on the bottom which is easily strained.
I was thrilled that it retained the candy corn flavor, without the sweetness.
Need it Faster?
The vodka can be used as soon as the candy corn has dissolved. This takes 1-2 hours.
So if you get the impulse and need the vodka faster than 4-5 days, whip up a batch!
Taste for flavor and allow it to sit as long as possible.
How to Make Vanilla Vodka – Step-by-Step
I decided to make a micro batch of Vanilla Infused Vodka to round out the buttery flavor for a final cocktail.
All it required is one vanilla bean and unflavored vodka.
TIME SAVING TIP: You can buy vanilla vodka.
This homemade method is easy and have wonderful flavor. If you have the time I recommend making it.
STEP 1: Combine the vodka and vanilla bean (sliced open and scraped; include the scrapings) in a sealed glass jar.
STEP 2: Store in a cool, dark location.
STEP 3: Taste after 3 days and use or allow to continue to infuse.
NOTE: if you need it faster, taste it earlier than 3 days. If you like it use it. Otherwise allow to infuse longer.
Candy Corn Vodka Martini
As with all Martini recipes, this Candy Corn Vodka Martini is all booze.
This is a festive cocktail, a novel cocktail, but also one that will feel like more of a Trick than a Treat if not consumed with respect!
TIPS FOR USING POP ROCKS
Pop Rocks are a fun addition to this cocktail glass rim. No one will guess that’s what they are until they take a sip!
Do not allow the Pop Rocks to get wet before serving or they will not pop.
TIP #1: The Pop Rocks can be used 'as is' or processed through a blender or a mini chopper (mini food processor) to make a finer, more sugar-like texture which still pop.
The finer grain sill provide more coverage to the glass rim.
TIP #2: When Pouring the Candy Corn Martini ingredients into the rimmed glass, be careful not to wet the Pop Rocks or they will begin to pop.
Where to Buy Pop Rocks
The Pop Rocks used for these vodka martinis are ‘Pumpkin Patch Orange’. They are a blend of orange and green.
You can find Pop Rocks at certain drug stores or ‘big box’ stores like Target or Walmart. Call ahead to make sure they have what you want.
Also novelty candy stores will sell them. A number of sources sell them online too.
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Recipe
Candy Corn Martini with Pop Rocks Rim
Ingredients
Ingredients for Candy Corn Vodka:
- 2 cups vodka
- 1 cup candy corn
Ingredients for Vanilla Vodka:
- 1 vanilla bean slip open and scraped
- 1 cup vodka
Ingredients for Candy Corn Martini with Pop Rocks rim:
- 1 ounce Candy Corn Vodka
- ½ ounce Vanilla Infused Vodka
- ¾ ounces Martini & Rossi Rosso Vermouth
- A few dashes Angostura Bitters
- 2-3 packages ‘Pumpkin Patch Orange’ green and orange mix Pop Rocks
Instructions
Instructions for Candy Corn Vodka:
- Combine ingredients in a glass container. Seal, store in a cool, dark place.
- Taste after 4-5 days. If to your liking, strain the vodka through two layers of cheesecloth and enjoy!
- NOTE: if in a rush, the vodka can be used as soon as the candy corn has dissolved. Taste for desired flavor before using.
Instructions for Vanilla Vodka:
- Combine ingredients in a glass container. Seal, store in a cool, dark place.
- Taste after 3 days and either use or infuse longer.
Instructions for Candy Corn Martini with Pop Rocks rim:
- Place pop rocks into a shallow flat bowl or plate.
- Rim a cocktail glass with a lemon slice and dip glass into the pop rocks, twisting the glass to create full rim.
- In a shaker with ice, combine the vodkas, vermouth and bitters. Shake and strain into prepared cocktail glass avoiding wetting the Pop Rocks.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally published: October 6, 2012
This Candy Corn Vodka Martini recipe is always the hit of every Halloween party!
Alex @ Intoxicology101 says
Love the creativity here. Looks and sounds delicious. Cheers!
Robin Bennett says
Looks delicious! Am sharing with my sister who loves martinis.
Saw your post featured on Huffington Post yesterday. Congratulations!
Robin
Lydia says
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it! I couldn’t help point out that the picture on the right looks ghastly alone, but something behind the jar totally looks like a spider creeping up behind it, too! Totally adds to the Halloween-y feel of the drink. 🙂
Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says
I had seen those sweets online on other food blogs before, but I never knew what they were, well now I know thanks to you and you even shared a creative way to use them in a great “after a long work day” drink. Love the way you infused the flavors into the alcohol, makes it all a very special treat which I would love to share. =D
Alison @ ingredients, Inc says
These totally rock!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
Thank you Alison!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
i may not drink alcohol but I admire your creativity. Wonderful Toni!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
Awwwe…thanks Roxana!
Kim Bee says
Okay Toni this is pure brilliance. The martini is amazing and the pop rocks…well…rock! Totally loving this!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
Knowing your love of candy this is definitely up your alley Kim! So glad you like it.
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
This is such a fabulous idea. And who could ever resist the Pop Rock rim?
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
Right? Love the Pop Rocks.
Meeling says
Love the colors! And I’m a huge candy corn fan, minus the extreme sugar rush, so this might be right up my alley!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
I feel the same, both about the color and the sugar intensity of candy corn. I don’t know what exactly happens to the sugar but was happy to just have the flavor sans the sugar. These are strong cocktails though, beware!
pattypan says
Hi Toni
We don’t get Candy Corn here but I have used toffees in Toffee Vodka in the past, pear drops and bubble gum. and I also have a recipe for using Turkish Delight which I haven’tmade as yet as most people I know are just not into Turkish Delight – but I love it and quite often make it at home as it is relatively easy to make. All add a twist and I haven’t thus far added any extra sugar bearing in mind that they are sweets that are being used to flavour the voddie in the first place although I do prefer my fruits although don’t like too much sugar as it can get a bit cough syrupy. Like the use in the halloween drinks lovely touch.
Hope you are keeping well and yes please would like introduction to friend as per email (sorry haven’t been too well and prior to that things were a bit manic so I apologise for not getting back sooner.
Take care and keep up the good work.
Have you tried infusing herbs spices etc in different vinegars. There is a nice chocolate and orange vinegar that is good for dressing salads.
Catch up soon
Pattypan
xx
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
You always have some of the most interesting infusions around my friend! So glad to to hear from you and I’ll be sending an email intro soon! Hope all is settling down for you!