
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
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Activated Charcoal(optional)· not in your bar1 tsp
- Vodka· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Gin — adds botanical notes, White Rum — a touch sweeter
- Coffee Liqueur· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Chocolate Liqueur — leans mocha, Coffee Brandy — drier, boozier
- Cola· not in your bar2 oz
Or swap: Root Beer — sweeter, sassafras notes
- Ice· not in your bar
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




