Dracula’s Bite recipe
Gin, Campari, orange juice and blackcurrant liqueur, shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Dracula’s Bite?
Gin
Gin is a distilled alcohol drink made from Juniper Berries and is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world.
Its popularity is growing year on year, with sales in the UK rising beyond £3 billion per year.
For Gin, we recommend:
Orange Juice
Orange Juice is an essential ingredient for most bars and fridges all around the world. Why? It mixes well with virtually any form of alcohol.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Vodka? Absolutely.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Tequila? Naturally.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Rum? Sure, why not?
And the list doesn’t end there.
For Orange Juice, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make a Dracula’s Bite?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
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Recipe card
Dracula’s Bite
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, gin, Campari, and orange juice into your cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Pour into a cocktail glass.
- Add 2 dashes of blackcurrant liqueur.
No cocktail shaker? Do this instead
- Add ice, gin, Campari, and orange juice into a cocktail glass.
- Stir well.
- Add 2 dashes of blackcurrant liqueur.
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Dracula’s Bite FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Dracula’s Bite?
To make a Dracula’s Bite, you need 23ml / 0.75oz gin, 23ml / 0.75oz Campari, 23ml / 0.75oz orange juice and 2 dashes blackcurrant liqueur. There’s more about gin and orange juice above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Dracula’s Bite?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Dracula’s Bite?
A Dracula’s Bite contains 23ml / 0.75oz gin, 23ml / 0.75oz Campari and 2 dashes blackcurrant liqueur.
Is a Dracula’s Bite shaken or stirred?
A Dracula’s Bite is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then pour it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Dracula’s Bite without a cocktail shaker?
No. Without a cocktail shaker, you can make a Dracula’s Bite like this: Add ice, gin, Campari, and orange juice into a cocktail glass. Stir well. Add 2 dashes of blackcurrant liqueur.
What glass is a Dracula’s Bite served in?
Serve a Dracula’s Bite in a cocktail glass.
How do I make a Dracula’s Bite for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 92ml gin, 92ml Campari, 92ml orange juice and 8 dashes blackcurrant liqueur. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
