AMC’s Beetlejuice Cocktail Is Scary Expensive—Here’s How to Upgrade It at Home

Summoning this drink comes at a cost—and a high one at that.

Chant, “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice,” and you’ll summon the sassy, malicious spirit himself. But if you say it just twice, you’ll summon a totally different monstrosity: AMC’s promotional Beetlejuice Beetlejuice cocktail, the Sandworm Slayer.

The boozy beverage was inspired by the sandworm that stars in the film, and the deal gets you a matching sandworm popcorn bucket, too. Why is the cocktail neon blue when the real creature is black and white, you might ask? Well… that’s just one part of the confusion surrounding the drink, which is only available at AMC’s MacGuffins Bars.

Summoning Beetlejuice comes at a cost. Staying true to the film, summoning the Sandworm Slayer comes at a cost, too: one Beetlejuice Beetlejuice viewer purchased the drink for a whopping $31 at their local cinema, causing a massive controversy all across the Internet. Is the “premium vodka” included in the concoction worth the price? We’re not quite sure. 

I bought the AMC BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE themed drink. It cost $31 dollars… pic.twitter.com/xSHnCuo60D

— Andrew Woods (@JimJarmuschHair) September 8, 2024

The typical cost of the drink is $21 plus tax, but some moviegoers reported they’ve seen it go for as much as $28, depending on location. For that, you receive an electric blue cocktail in a plastic cup topped with gummy worms. 

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The controversy of the Sandworm Slayer mainly revolves around its exorbitant price (though Honey Deuce fans were more than willing to pay up at the U.S. Open). But fear not (unless you’re in the presence of Beetlejuice): You can you bring the ghost of the Sandworm Slayer into your very own home.

How to Make the ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Sandworm Slayer at Home

There is no official recipe for the AMC Sandworm Slayer just yet, but you don’t really have to guess what’s in the drink. Alongside MacGuffins’ premium vodka, you’ll also find (presumably neon) blue raspberry and black raspberry flavoring topped with candy worms.

If you’re lucky enough to snag a limited-edition Beetlejuice Beetlejuice cup, you can dress up your homemade cocktail a bit more. But most fans weren’t very impressed with its original appearance (probably less so after paying $30 for it)—so what can you do to take it to spook it up?

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Most taste testers agree that the neon blue color of the drink doesn’t fit the theme, arguing that a green-like Beetlejuice or dark black sandworm color would make more sense. Fortunately, you can achieve a black color with the black raspberry juice or syrup already part of the recipe. You can either add in a little extra syrup until you get your desired color, or just leave out the blue raspberry syrup entirely.

Green is a little trickier: You can use green liquor to achieve a deeper shade when combined with both raspberry juices, or you can use yellow juices and flavorings (like pineapple) to mix with the blue raspberry to achieve a frighteningly-neon color. 

As for the worms on top, whether they stay or go is up to you. We love the candy sandworm throwback, but you could sweeten up your glass a bit by adding a candy sugar rim or even throwing in a few candy eyeballs for more of a freaky feel.

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We’re dreaming of serving up this new fall delicacy in fancy cocktail glasses at our next Halloween party. Whether or not the Maitlands will make an appearance is to be determined.

Want to try the Sandworm Slayer yourself in-theaters? Just look for an AMC with a MacGuffins Bar near you.

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