This Blood-Inspired Cocktail Will Satisfy Your Inner Vampire

Cookbook author and food stylist Diana Yen of The Jewels of New York is sharing a week of spooky cocktails that will wow guests at your Halloween soirée. Tune in for more ghoulish and delicious libations!

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This pomegranate cocktail was inspired by Nosferatu, one of the original blood sucking vampires. (Photo: Diana Yen)

Nosferatu Blood Cocktail
Makes 1 cocktail

This bone-chilling drink was inspired by Nosferatu, one of the original blood sucking vampires. Ruby red pomegranate juice is combined with citrus and vodka to make an elegant cocktail that creatures of the night will hungrily devour.

2 ounces vodka
1 ounce orange liqueur
2 ounces fresh pomegranate juice
1 lemon wedge
Pomegranate seeds and peel for garnish

Pour the vodka, orange liqueur, pomegranate juice, and squeeze of lemon juice into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled glass to serve. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and peel.

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