Blood Drip Halloween Martini

I ran across this Blood Drip Halloween Martini online because i wanted a creative Halloween martini for the restaurant I am working at. I probably won't do it but I will definitely keep this in mind if and when I have a Halloween Party. I'm a big fan of a variety of martinis and love to come up with recipes of my own as well as get inspiration from others. The recipe can be found over at Hostess With The Mostess but I'll also post it below.

 

The “blood rim” is made from the same kind of mixture as you’d use to make hard candy. It’s actually pretty easy, but you will need a candy thermometer (which you can find at most grocery stores).


Ingredients:
1 c. Sugar
1/2 c. Karo Syrup
1/2 c. Water
Red Food Coloring

Directions:
Combine sugar, syrup and water. Cook without stirring to hard crack stage – which is 300 degrees F. Add food coloring.
Turn off heat. While the mixture is still hot, dunk the top of the cocktail glass into the mixture to create the red rim. If you need to do several glasses, keep the mixture hot so it lasts longer (instead of turning heat off, just reduce slightly).You can go anywhere from just along the very tip of the rim to part way down the glass – whichever you prefer. Flip the glass right side up to cool. The thick consistency of the mixture will cause “drips” as it hardens on the glass!