This spooky spiderweb cocktail is spun with a sticky-sweet marshmallow web on top of a creamy vodka and coffee liqueur base.
Why this recipe works
A creamy, rich White Russian gets a Halloween-themed facelift in this spiderweb cocktail recipe. Don’t let its sweetness fool you, it has a bite! Made up of coffee liqueur, vodka, cream, and finally topped with a melted marshmallow web stretched around the rim, it’s truly the best Halloween cocktail for parties!
The marshmallow spiderweb is sticky and a little messy to stretch over the glasses, so I find it easiest to prepare the cocktails first, then add the web once ready. Chocolate spiders are a fun addition here, but you can just as easily top with a plastic spider – so long as no one eats them!
Ingredients you will need
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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
COFFEE LIQUEUR – Choose your favorite coffee liqueur, the obvious choice for us would be Kahlua. But any brand will do the trick. Do note that Kahlua is typically sweeter than other coffee liqueurs, so be sure to take that into account when choosing.
VODKA – We opted for regular vodka, but you can easily substitute with marshmallow, vanilla, coffee, or caramel flavored vodkas.
CREAM – Heavy cream makes this cocktail rich and indulgent. You can substitute with half-and-half, milk, or a non-dairy option such as oat milk or coconut milk. I would recommend sticking to heavy whipping cream or half-and-half for the creamiest results, though.
SPIDERWEB – The spiderweb topping is made from mini marshmallows, though you can substitute with regular-sized marshmallows if needed. Simply melt them – but don’t burn them! It should only take about 20 seconds in the microwave. Cut regular-sized marshmallows smaller to make the melting process easier.
How to Make a Spiderweb Cocktail
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- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour the coffee liqueur, vodka, and heavy cream over the top.
- Give it a good shake and then strain into two coupe glasses.
- To make the spiderweb, microwave the mini marshmallows for 20 seconds, or until soft.
- Dip your fingertips into the soft marshmallow and spread the melted marshmallow around the rim of the glass, stretching from one side to the other. You can wet your fingertips with a little bit of water so it isn’t quite as messy.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Heavy whipping cream is best here, so that the cocktail comes out nice and creamy. It’s entirely doable to use milk, but you won’t get the same results (color, texture, flavor). Half and half would be my recommendation if you don’t have heavy cream on hand.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your spiderweb cocktail at Halloween parties, pumpkin painting parties, or a spooky book club night.
They’re especially fun in these skeleton Halloween martini glasses!
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Spiderweb Cocktail
IMPORTANT – There are often Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!
Print It Pin It Rate ItIngredients
- ice
- 2 ounces coffee liqueur such as Kahlua
- 4 ounces vodka regular or flavored
- 2 ounces heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup mini marshmallows for spiderweb topping
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- Heavy whipping cream is best here, so that the cocktail comes out nice and creamy. It’s entirely doable to use milk, but you won’t get the same results (color, texture, flavor). Half and half would be my recommendation if you don’t have heavy cream on hand.
- We opted for regular vodka, but you can easily substitute with marshmallow, vanilla, coffee, or caramel flavored vodkas.
Instructions
Cocktail
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour the coffee liqueur, vodka, and heavy cream over the top.2 ounces coffee liqueur, 4 ounces vodka, 2 ounces heavy whipping cream
- Give the whole thing a good shake and then strain into your coupe glasses.
Spiderweb Topping
- Microwave the mini marshmallows for 20 seconds, or until soft.1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- Dip your fingertips into the soft marshmallow and spread the melted marshmallow around the rim of the glass, stretching from one side to the other. You can wet your fingertips with a little bit of water so it isn't quite as messy.
Expert Tips & FAQs
- We love the look of these cocktails in coupe glasses, but you can use rock glasses or martini glasses as well!
Nutrition
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