FOR THE BLOOD DROPLET RIM:To a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add light corn syrup and black cherry juice. Stir to mix. Bring to a boil (about 5 minutes), then reduce contents to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes or so while continuing to stir. Allow cooling to room temperature. You can rush this by refrigerating the syrup for 20-30 minutes. 

Add red food coloring. Stir to combine. The “blood” will be highly viscous, allowing it to stay in droplets on or near the rim of the glass for long periods of time.

FOR DRACULA’S KISS – HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL:Using a spoon, scoop out a small amount of the candied blood. A little goes a long way! Transfer the candied blood to the rim of your glass by tapping the spoon along the rim of your glass. Keep in mind that the “blood” will drip, even if you add the smallest amount to the rim. Start by adding very little and add more if you need. Continue this process until you’ve coated the circumference of the rim.

To a tall glass (or a cocktail shaker), add ice, vodka, pink cranberry juice, black cherry juice, grenadine, and lime juice. Stir with a bar spoon (or shake) for about 20 seconds. Strain into a prepared cocktail glass. Garnish with plastic vampire teeth.