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Hungarian Horntail Harry Potter Cocktail

Special thanks to Laura of Phenomenal Phoods for this recipe. This Harry Potter Cocktail named for the Hungarian Horntail is a Delicious, blend of Hungarian brandy, ginger beer and spiced simple syrup, served over dry ice for a spooky, smoky dragon effect.

This is a simple recipe with only 3 ingredients (plus a few extras if you’re making the simple syrup), but be sure to use extreme caution when handling dry ice.

Image by Laura of Phenomenal Phoods

Ingredients

For the spiced simple syrup

  • • 1 cup sugar
  • • 1 cup water
  • • 3 whole cardamom pods
  • • 4–5 whole cloves
  • • 4–5 whole allspice
  • • 2 whole star anise

For the Hungarian Horntail

  • • 2 ounces plum brandy*
  • • 1/2 ounce spiced simple syrup (recipe above)
  • • Ginger beer, to fill glass halfway

Directions

For the simple syrup

  • Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  • Remove from heat and add the spices. Let spices steep for 15 minutes. Strain and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

For the Hungarian Horntail

  • Combine plum brandy and simple syrup in a small glass.
  • Pour in ginger beer to fill the glass about halfway
  • Carefully use tongs to add a chunk of dry ice to the bottom of the glass to serve.Please be extra careful not to touch the dry ice with your hands or mouth

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