Shrunken Skull Recipe (2024)

May 31, 2023September 29, 2015 by Ashley

We’re getting you ready for one killer (no pun intended) Halloween party with some creepy co*cktails! First up, is an easy Tiki drink, the Shrunken Skull co*cktail.

If Halloween brings us nothing else, it’s an excellent excuse to pile anything you could ever dream of intoa co*cktail.

And it’s considered acceptable as long as it has a crazy name like “witch’s brew” or “ghoul’s guts” (remember thisone?!) to go along with it.

Lucky for you, we teamed up with Robin from Double Trouble to bring you four different creepy co*cktails thatlook crazy cool and stilltaste amazing, too!

First up, the Shrunken Skull. And when it comes to tiki co*cktails, Robin is a purist.

Like this daring Classic Zombie co*cktail Recipe that you can easily whip up this Halloween!

Seriously, the lady know’s what’s up. And this Tiki-inspired Halloween co*cktail is authentic!

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Tiki co*cktail | What is a Shrunken Skull?

A Shrunken Skull co*cktail is a Tiki drink similar to a Mai Tai. It’s composed of two different rums, lime juice, and grenadine.

It’s typically served in a Tiki skull mug (hence, the name). Renowned Tiki historian and mixologist, Jeff “Beachbum” Berry believes that the Shrunken Skull was originally really the Skull & Bones co*cktail from the mid-century.

Ingredients Needed to Make an Easy Shrunken Skull co*cktail

Gold Puerto Rican rum or any gold rum

Demerara rum

Fresh lime juice

Real grenadine or pomegranate simple syrup

Black sprinkles — For garnishing

Cherries and pineapple cubes — For garnishing

Is Dry Ice Safe to Eat?

For a smoky creepy effect, the recipe calls for dry ice. Dry ice is safe to use in co*cktails.

However, please be aware that the dry ice is for presentation purposes only and not for consumption. Dry ice will not alter the flavor of the drink.

Make sure that dry ice sinks to the bottom as it should never be ingested or touched. When handling dry ice, wear gloves or use a utensil.

Creepy cocktails | How To Make A Shrunken Skull cocktail

All you have to do with this one is combine liquid and the ingredients in a co*cktail shaker. Shake with ice. And then pour the co*cktail unstrained into a mug over crushed ice. Easy, right?

The real showstopper here is the garnishing for the presentation!

String the fruit onto the skewer to make a co*cktail kabob.The more the cherries bleed color onto the pineapple, the better!

Next, sprinkle the entire drink with black sprinkles.

Right before serving, drop in a little dry ice. You’ll definitely be impressing your friends when the party arrives.

More Halloween Recipes To Try

The Shrunken Skull co*cktail looks far more impressive than it is when it comes to making it.

Plus, you can very easily make big batches with just pre-made fruit kabobs or cinnamon sticks on the side.

Guest can then make their own Halloween drink throughout the night. It would be a theatrical treat!

More for creep co*cktails and bites, check out a few of our favorites from the archives —

Spooky Stencil co*cktails
Bubbly Spiked Chai Latte
Ghoul’s Guts Shots
Boozy Dirt Cups
Ghost Macarons
Mini Monster Eyeball Donuts
Truffle Monster Cupcake Toppers

Creepy cocktail |Shrunken Skull cocktail

Shrunken Skull co*cktail Recipe

Print Recipe

5 from 3 votes

Equipment

co*cktail shaker
co*cktail skewer

Ingredients

1 oz Gold Puerto Rican rum
1 oz Demerara rum
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz real grenadine or pomegranate simple syrup
Black sprinkles for garnishing
Cherries and pineapple cubes for garnishing
Mint sprig optional for granishing
Dry ice

Nutrition

Servings: 1

Calories: 214kcal

Notes

Dry ice is safe to use in co*cktails. Please be aware that the dry ice is for presentation purposes only. It will not alter the flavor of the drink. Make sure that dry ice sinks to the bottom as it should never be ingested or touched.

Instructions

Combine the liquid ingredients in a co*cktail shaker and shake with ice.
Pour into a mug unstrained over crushed ice .

To garnish:

String the fruit onto the skewer to make a min co*cktail kabob. The more the cherries bleed color onto the pineapple, the better!
Sprinkle the entire co*ckail with black sprinkles.
Serve the co*cktail with a little dry ice. Add the dry ice only until you are ready to serve immediately.

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Don’t forget to share your Shrunken Skull co*cktail with us on Instagram using the hashtag #sugarandclothloves. We love seeing all of your creations! And if you’re looking for more quick and delicious recipes, you can find them all right herewith a few bites to go along!