Dead Man’s Potion
Black vodka and coffee liqueur lurk under a dark shimmer of cola, with optional charcoal or glitter for full Halloween effect. Sweet, roasty and theatrically murky.
15.5% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
240 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Activated Charcoal(optional)1 tsp
- Vodka1 ½ oz
- Coffee Liqueur1 oz
- Cola2 oz
- Ice
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Dead Man’s Potion close to the original.
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Coffee Liqueur
- Chocolate Liqueur— leans mocha
- Coffee Brandy— drier, boozier
Instead of Cola
- Root Beer— sweeter, sassafras notes
Instructions
Fill a glass with ice.
Combine vodka and coffee liqueur; stir lightly.
Top with cola for a dark shimmer.
Add edible glitter or charcoal for a smoky look.
Pairs well with
This dark, cola-coffee brew begs for spooky-sweet party treats:
- Dark chocolate truffles
- Salted caramel popcorn
- Black sesame cookies
- Chocolate-dipped strawberries
Also known as
Black SoulGrim Reaper’s Mix
Similar taste
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