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Home » Drinks » Cocktails » Halloween Cocktails

Red Devil Drink

Published: Sep 2, 2022 · Modified: Jan 26, 2024 by Ali

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This red devil drink makes the perfect Halloween cocktail. The combination of sloe gin and grenadine give this drink a bright red, spooky look.

Eye level view of a the halloween cocktail, on a black marble table, with a pumpkin in the background.

For another creative Halloween drink for a party, try these alien brain hemorrhage shots.

For other gin based cocktails, try this mango gin cocktail or this blueberry gin cocktail.

For other red colored drinks, try this bourbon cherry cocktail, this raspberry moscow mule, this strawberry martini, this blackberry bourbon smash, this bourbon raspberry cocktail or this madras drink.

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Overhead view of a red devil drink garnished with maraschino cherries.

Recipe Highlights

  • The bright red color of this cocktail gives it a spooky & creepy feel that is perfect for serving at a Halloween party.
  • This red devil drink is less strong than the original version (which is basically pure alcohol).
  • It is easy and quick to make a large batch for a group of people in under 5 minutes.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Ingredients needed to make the cocktail.
  • Sloe Gin: Sloe gin is a red liqueur made with gin and sloes, which are a fruit similar to plums. You should be able to find sloe gin in your local liquor store, but if not, you can replace this with regular gin. If needed, you can add a few drops of red food coloring to keep the red color.
  • Southern Comfort: Southern comfort is a whiskey liqueur flavored with fruits and spices. You can replace this with another type of whiskey or bourbon.
  • Orange & Pineapple Juice: Use freshly squeezed orange juice or freshly juiced pineapple for the best taste. Or, high quality store-bought brands.
  • Grenadine: Grenadine adds sweetness to this drink and also contributes to the bright red color.

Equipment

  • Festive, spooky cocktail glasses to serve to guests.
  • A cocktail shaker to make the drink.

Instructions

Step 1: Add the sloe gin, Southern Comfort, orange juice, pineapple juice and grenadine to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 

Step 2: Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice.

Process photos illustrating steps 1 and 2.

Expert Tips

  • This drink is a strong cocktail and you can taste the alcohol in it. To make this drink taste less strong, use only ½ ounce of sloe gin and ½ ounce of Southern Comfort.
  • To make this group for a large group of people, add all the ingredients to a pitcher and stir well to mix. Chill for an hour before serving. Stir well immediately before serving. For a 68 ounce pitcher, use 4 cups of orange juice, 2 cups of pineapple juice, 1 cup sloe gin, 1 cup pineapple juice and ½ cup grenadine.
  • If you don’t like the flavor of grenadine or want to experiment with different flavors, replace it with a flavored simple syrup, such as this strawberry syrup, or this raspberry syrup.

FAQ

Does this drink taste strong?

Yes. Although less strong than the original, this is still a strong drink.

Is this drink like the original Red Devil Drink?

This version is similar to the original but includes less alcohol. The original drink also uses Peach Schnapps and Triple Sec. There is also a lower juice to alcohol ratio.

Red devil drink garnished with maraschino cherries, on a black marble table.
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Red devil drink garnished with maraschino cherries, on a black marble table.

Red Devil Drink


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  • Author: Ali
  • Total Time: 3 minutes
  • Yield: 1 Cocktail 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

This red devil drink makes the perfect Halloween cocktail. The combination of sloe gin and grenadine give this drink a bright red, spooky look.


Ingredients

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  • 4 oz orange juice
  • 2 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 oz sloe gin
  • 1 oz Southern Comfort
  • ½ oz grenadine

Instructions

  1. Add the orange juice, pineapple juice, sloe gin, Southern Comfort, grenadine and a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake well for 5 to 8 seconds until the outside of the shaker is froster. 
  2. Strain and pour into a cocktail glass filled with fresh ice. Enjoy responsibly!

Notes

  • This drink is a strong cocktail and you can taste the alcohol in it. To make this drink taste less strong, use only ½ ounce of sloe gin and ½ ounce of Southern Comfort.
  • If you don’t like the flavor of grenadine or want to experiment with different flavors, replace it with a flavored simple syrup, such as this strawberry syrup, or this raspberry syrup.
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cocktail
  • Calories: 272
  • Sugar: 25.5g
  • Sodium: 8mg
  • Fat: 0.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36.8g
  • Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 1.1g
  • Cholesterol: 13mg

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Carrie Robinson

    August 02, 2023 at 8:25 pm

    I am loving the color of this cocktail! And I am big fan of any kind of gin cocktail. Can't wait to try this. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Mahy

    August 02, 2023 at 5:34 pm

    This drink is WOW. I can see how my friends enjoy it like never before - saving for the next time we gather.

    Reply
  3. Rosemary

    August 02, 2023 at 4:33 pm

    Love it!! So simple, yet delicious. Looks like I found my Halloween cocktail!

    Reply

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