I featured this “blood rimmed” martini glass on a local news channel here in San Diego a couple weeks ago and have had quite a few people inquire about how to recreate the glass garnish, so here are the directions for those of you who’d like to sip your martini “vampire style” this weekend!
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!
Coordinating cocktail ideas: Vampire Kiss or your other favorite red cocktail.
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Hi I am from the UK but would like to give this a go for my sons 11th birthday twilight party.What would I use for the Karo ingredient as I don’t think we have that over here?
Kind regards
Clare
Hi Clare –
Karo is actually just the name of a popular brand of corn syrup in the US, so you should be able to use any type of light corn syrup in its place. Hope that helps!
this is a fantastic idea, i want to throw a party just to try this out :), except i might use wine glasses instead
how long do you cook?
Hi Chris –
You cook the mixture until it’s 300º F, so it’s best to use a candy thermometer. I wasn’t timing it, but it wasn’t super quick…I’d say it took us a good 15 mins to get to that temp!
Meems -
My friend did this on wine glasses last year and it turned out great! :)
Be sure to wear rubber gloves to protect yourself from burns. I learned this the hard way! Also, be sure to turn the heat off or way down after adding the color, or the color will start changing. In my case it went from red to brownish orange in a matter of a few minutes.
I tried this both with plastic martini glasses and wine glasses.
The plastic martini glasses ended up melting a bit, though they were still usable.
The wine glasses looked excellent, and were easy to clean off (just soak them in hot water).
I also burned myself! But it was worth it because I really impressed my friends with this and the eyeball-fruit garnish – thanks for sharing this awesome idea!
this sounds great but what are the chances of the glasses cracking from the high temp?
This came out awesome! It was a great touch to our New Moon Premiere party and everyone loved it! I used plastic martini glasses, a few had a slightly melted edge, but still looked great. Even with the warnings of being burned, and being careful, still managed to get a second degree burn on my thumb, so heed the warnings!! It hurts, but it was worth it! A small sacrifice for a great party!
Just tried this. I am horrible in the kitchen and managed beautiful results. I am so excited! Just watch yourself when you add the food coloring, because mine sizzled and sprayed a little. Clean-up was surprisingly easy. Thanks!
Just for anyone who is going to do this and reads the comments: Once the mixture starts boiling, add the food coloring. Do not stir it, the boiling action will mix it in. If you add liquid flavoring, once you remove the mixture from the heat, wait for the boiling to stop, then mix it in. Be very careful as it will steam and flavors such as mint and cinnamon will make your nose and eyes burn.
I love this idea, it will last so much longer than a standard sugar rim. Now only if there were a way to make this out of salt for margaritas ;)
Hey there!! I love all of your ideas and all the hard work you’ve done to make such great themes!! I am actually asking a question about your Twilight quotes and drink labels…. I was wondering if you had the templates without the writing on them? I adore the scroll work, blood drops and such that you have done, but I have quotes that I would prefer to use and would love to have this for my 30th birthday party!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!
I should probably give you my email if sending me the designs is possible: mooshiegirl@hotmail.com