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Kiwi Margarita

Kiwi Margarita

Kiwi Margaritas are made with kiwi, fresh squeezed orange, tequila, sweet and sour mix and melon liqueur for a tasty twist on a classic margarita.

Margaritas are one of my go to drink choices. However, flavored margaritas I am a bit picky on because they tend to be too syrupy but these Kiwi Margaritas hit the spot and the kiwi flavor is amazing! The secret? Using real kiwi, melon liqueur and that splash of orange juice!

These Kiwi Margaritas are really simple. Just slice some kiwi, juice a fresh orange and add to a blender with the liquor and sweet and sour. Toss in some ice and blend until you get a frozen margarita. For flavored margaritas, I like to use sugar instead of salt sometimes so rim the glass whichever way you prefer!

Kiwi Margarita

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kiwi margarita

Kiwi Margaritas are made with kiwi, fresh squeezed orange, tequila, sweet and sour mix and melon liqueur for a tasty twist on a classic margarita.

Yields: 2 cocktails

  • 4 kiwis, peeled and sliced (recommend freezing the peeled kiwis one day prior)
  • 4 ounces tequila
  • 1/2 orange, juiced
  • 2 ounces melon liqueur
  • 2 ounces sweet and sour mix
  • ice
  • salt and lime to rim glass
  1. Peel and slice the kiwis. You can freeze the sliced kiwi one day prior to making margaritas.
  2. In a blender, add the sliced kiwi, 4 ounces tequila, 2 ounces melon liqueur, 2 ounces sweet and sour mix, and squeeze the juice from half an orange.
  3. Add 2 handfuls of ice and blend until all ice is at a slushie consistency.
  4. Rim your glasses with lime and then salt. You can swap salt for sugar if preferred.
  5. Pour your margaritas into glasses and serve.

Do you prefer your margaritas frozen or over the rocks? Let me know in the comments below!

Kiwi Cooler

Kiwi Cooler

The Kiwi Cooler is a refreshing drink made with freshly squeezed orange juice, kiwis, lemon and blended with ice.

Kiwi CoolerAlthough it is still winter, spring is near and I am ready to sit on the back deck with a cold drink and absorb some sunshine. This Kiwi Cooler is the perfect drink to quench thirst and revitalize.

Kiwi CoolerThis Kiwi Cooler recipe comes from this months recipe from a great group of food bloggers in Recipe Swap Club. I was tasked with picking a recipe from Simply Food with Nayna. Nayna has been blogging since 2008 and there are a TON of recipes to pick from! You will find tastes from all over the world from Greek to Indian and French to Caribbean and beyond.

Get more recipe inspiration from Nayna at Simply Food by clicking HERE.

Kiwi CoolerAfter looking at about 100 recipes and arguing with myself about what I want to make because everything sounded so good, I picked the Kiwi Cooler to recreate. I am just really ready for warmer weather and this is such a simple recipe. Kiwi is usually a hard flavor to pull out in recipes… it usually gets lost with other flavors overpowering it but you can really taste the kiwi in this!

Kiwi Cooler

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Kiwi Cooler

The Kiwi Cooler is a refreshing drink made with freshly squeezed orange juice, kiwis, lemon and blended with ice. *a drop of green food coloring was placed inside this drink for photo purposes.

  • 1 large orange
  • .5 lemon
  • 3 kiwis
  • .5 cup water
  • ice
  • pinch of sugar or honey
  1. Cut your orange, lemon and kiwis in half.
  2. Peel all the kiwis but half of one which will be sliced for garnish.
  3. Juice the orange and half the lemon, place into blender.
  4. Place the peeled kiwis into blender.
  5. Add half a cup of water and a few ice cubes.
  6. You can add in a pinch of sugar or honey if you want to sweeten up your drink a bit.
  7. Blend well and pour into a glass with a few more ice cubes. Add a kiwi slice garnish.

What you need:

  • A juicer. I use an affordable one like this here.
  • A good blender like the Ninja.

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Rock Candy Champagne

Rock Candy Champagne

Rock Candy Champagne is a fun drink for your New Year’s Eve celebrations made with your favorite champagne and a colorful rock candy stick. 

Rock Candy ChampagneHosting a party can be a headache but it doesn’t have to be. I am loving these Rock Candy Champagne drinks to ring in the new year with friends. I see these being made for a bridal shower too using the wedding colors. You can see I used blue today but there are numerous colors like pink, purple, green or white. Pick the color that best goes with your party.

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My family doesn’t really have any New Years Eve traditions. Typically, we just get together with a few friends or family members and hang out for a bit while enjoying a few drinks while the kids run around. When I was a child, we would always spend the evening with my cousins and watch the ball drop on the television and then go outside and bang pots and pans or set off fireworks. It is time to start some traditions in my house!

This year, I will make this Rock Candy Champagne for my adult guests and give the kids a sparkling juice in a fancy glass with a rock candy stick so they can join in on the fun. We will stay up to countdown the New Year and make a toast!

Rock Candy Champagne

Rock Candy Champagne

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Rock Candy Champagne

Rock Candy Champagne is a fun drink for your New Year’s Eve celebrations made with your favorite champagne and a colorful rock candy stick. 

  • 6 ounces champagne
  • 1 rock candy stick
  1. Place a rock candy stick in a fluted champagne glass.
  2. Pour champagne into glass.
  3. Serve.

Rock Candy ChampagneI need some New Years Eve tradition ideas! What are some things you and your family have done over the years? Do you bang pots and pans? Set off fireworks? Have a few cocktails?

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Classic Cosmopolitan

Classic Cosmopolitan

Classic Cosmopolitan made with your favorite vodka, triple sec, a splash of cranberry juice and lime for a simple and classic cocktail for any gathering.

Classic CosmopolitanThe Class Cosmopolitan has a reputation of being a “girly” drink but it really is a great classic suitable for many occasions girly or not. Bridal showers, holiday gatherings, date night, New Years Eve, or just hanging with friends on the weekend- this drink just works.

Classic Cosmopolitan

Classic Cosmopolitan

All you need to make this Classic Cosmopolitan is the few basic ingredients, jigger, a cocktail shaker and some martini glasses. I found these Martini Freeze Cooling Glasses from Host on Amazon and they are a pretty neat find. You place the glasses in the freezer for a couple hours and there is a solution inside that freezes to keep your cocktails cool while drinking.

To make your Class Cosmopolitan: 

  1. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Measure out your ingredients using a jigger and place into shaker.
  3. Shake, shake, shake.
  4. Pour into martini glass.

Classic Cosmopolitan

Classic Cosmopolitan

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Classic Cosmopolitan

Classic Cosmopolitan made with your favorite vodka, triple sec, a splash of cranberry juice and lime for a simple and classic cocktail for any gathering. 

  • Classic Cosmopolitan
  • 1.5 ounce vodka
  • .5 ounce triple sec
  • .5 ounce cranberry juice
  • lime wedge, squeezed
  • Ganrish
  • lime slice
  1. Combine vodka, triple sec, cranberry and juice from a freshly squeezed lime wedge in shaker with ice.
  2. Shake, strain and pour into martini glass.
  3. Garnish with a lime slice

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Classic Cosmopolitan

Classic Cosmopolitan

Chocolate L’espresso Martini

Chocolate L’espresso Martini

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiftAndShare #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older.

Chocolate L’espresso Martini is made with Grey Goose Vodka, single-origin espresso, coffee liqueur, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of chocolate. Garnished with coffee beans and a milk chocolate rim for the perfect holiday cocktail that mixes my love for coffee, dessert, and spirits in one.

A Grey Goose L’espresso Martini was the inspiration for today’s cocktail with one small twist- chocolate! Grey Goose has been my go-to vodka for many years because it is a superior spirit made with high-quality ingredients. It is worth paying a little extra money for the best tasting vodka for so many different cocktail variations.

Grey Goose comes in a new festive package that makes a beautiful gift this holiday season for friends and family. It is not just a gift you give, it’s a gift you share and enjoy. Look for the blue canister pictured above for a gorgeous gift set!

Locate Grey Goose at a retailer near you by clicking HERE. 

Chocolate L’espresso Martini

 -Time to get mixing!

This Chocolate L’espresso Martini is really simple to make and is a great cocktail for holiday parties or small gatherings with friends this season. Use this recipe for a brunch or as an after dinner dessert cocktail. When gifting, create a recipe card on the tag with instructions on how to make this cocktail at home.

Click HERE for a free gift tag printable with recipe attached.

You need:

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Ice cubes
  • Martini glasses for yourself and your friends
  • Jigger to easily measure your pours
  • Chocolate L’espresso Martini ingredients

Gather all your ingredients: 

  • Grey Goose Vodka
  • Single-origin espresso
  • Premium coffee liqueur
  • Pinch of fleur de sel (salt)
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Coffee beans to garnish
  • Chocolate syrup and milk chocolate shavings for rim of glass

The method: 

Rim your glass with chocolate syrup, followed by chocolate shavings. Add all martini ingredients into a shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini cocktail glass, and garnish with three coffee beans.

Chocolate L’espresso Martini

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Chocolate L’espresso Martini is made with Grey Goose Vodka, single-origin espresso, coffee liqueur, pinch of salt and chocolate. Garnished with coffee beans and a milk chocolate rim for the perfect holiday cocktail.

  • Chocolate L’espresso Martini
  • 1.5 ounces Grey Goose Vodka
  • 1 ounce single-origin espresso
  • 3⁄4 ounce premium coffee liqueur
  • Pinch of fleur de sel (salt)
  • 1 teaspoon chocolate syrup
  • Garnish
  • 3 coffee beans
  • chocolate syrup
  • milk or dark chocolate, shavings
  1. Dip the rim of martini glass into chocolate syrup and then dip into chocolate shavings.
  2. Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously.
  3. Strain into a martini cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish with three coffee beans.

Get more Grey Goose cocktail inspiration!

Click HERE. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season with friends and family. Comment below and share some of your favorite Grey Goose cocktail creations.

Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch

Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Milo’s Tea Company, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #PassTheMilos http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV

Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch made with Milo’s Tea, pomegranate juice and ginger ale garnished with fresh pomegranate arils, orange slices, cranberries and a sugared rosemary sprig for a festive non-alcoholic drink everyone will enjoy this holiday season.

The holiday season is in full swing and this Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch is the perfect drink for all your upcoming get-togethers. The holidays are all about creating memories and traditions and this Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch will become your families new go-to drink that pairs perfectly with all those traditional dishes like the turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and cranberry sauce.

I just made myself very, very hungry. 

The one ingredient in Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch extra special is our family-favorite, award winning, Milo’s Tea. I really enjoy learning the history behind my favorite products. Yes, Milo’s Tea is fresh brewed, and features natural ingredients without preservatives or added acids. Yes, Milo’s Tea is THE beverage for holiday meal entertaining available sweetened with pure cane sugar, no calorie and unsweet options, as well as lemonade, and a tea and lemonade mix.

What’s the real history behind Milo’s Tea though?

Milo’s was founded as a restaurant in 1946 by Milo and Bea Carlton after Milo returned from serving his country in World War II. Being a military family ourselves, we always stand behind those who serve so hearing Milo served our country makes this company extra special. In 1989, Milo’s began selling their fresh brewed Famous Sweet Tea to local Birmingham grocery stores and now Milo’s beverages can be found in thousands of retailers across the United States.

I found Milo’s at my local Walmart in the refrigerated juice and dairy section but they are available at lots of retailers. Find a store near you by using the store locator. 

Milo’s philosophy was simple – use high quality, fresh, natural ingredients, listen to your customers and never sacrifice taste. This is the same philosophy that Milo’s Tea upholds today. Drink Milo’s and taste the difference. 

Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch

Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch can be made by the glass or in a large pitcher. This punch goes quickly, so I recommend just making a big batch. Wash your fresh cranberries and remove the arils from a pomegranate. Slice the oranges and sugar coat some rosemary sprigs. The sugar coated rosemary is a nice touch for a little sparkle and is simple to do. Just give the rosemary a quick rinse with water and dip into a sugar filled plate. Gently shake off the excess sugar and that’s it! They smell and look gorgeous.

Before guests arrive, fill the pitcher half way with ice and drop in most of the orange slices and cranberries. Leave some to the side for garnish. Next, add 3 cups Milo’s Tea, 1 cup pomegranate juice and 3 cups ginger ale. Each glass will get a couple ice cubes, a sparkling rosemary sprig, an orange slice, a few cranberries and a few pomegranate arils filled with Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch. Add a festive straw if you wish.

Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch

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Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch made with Milo’s Tea, pomegranate juice and ginger ale garnished with fresh pomegranate arils, orange slices, cranberries and a sugared rosemary sprig for a festive non-alcoholic drink everyone will enjoy this holiday season.

Yields: 14 servings

  • Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch
  • 3 cups Milo’s Tea (No-calories Milo's Famous Sweat Tea)
  • 3 cups Ginger ale
  • 1 cup Pomegranate juice
  • 2 oranges, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh Cranberries
  • Ice
  • Garnish
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • .5 cup Cranberries
  • 1 pomegranate
  • Rosemary sprigs (1 per person)
  • Granulated sugar, extra fine
  1. Wash the cranberries.
  2. Slice the oranges and remove arils from pomegranate.
  3. Cover each rosemary sprig with sugar. Give a quick rinse to wet the rosemary and then dip into a plate or bowl full of sugar. Cover the rosemary completely with sugar and then give a gentle shake to remove excess sugar.
  4. Fill the pitcher about half way with ice.
  5. Dump in 2/3 of your orange slices and 1 cup cranberries.
  6. Pour 3 cups Milo's Tea, 1 cup pomegranate juice and 3 cups ginger ale into pitcher.
  7. Serve.
  8. Garnish each drink with a sugared rosemary sprig, a few cranberries and a few pomegranate arils.
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Milo’s Tea Company, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #PassTheMilos http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV

Cinnamon Caramel Latte

Cinnamon Caramel Latte

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Cinnamon Caramel Latte made easily at home with a cinnamon simple syrup, freshly brewed coffee of choice and International Delight® One Touch Latte™ Caramel. Bring in the Fall by turning that daily cup of coffee into a simple, delicious latte with froth to obsess over.

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This Fall has been an odd one for weather. It has felt like summer here in Cincinnati but that crisp, cool breeze has been making an appearance more and more. The big cozy sweaters, warm boots, stacks of firewood, and chunky throw blankets are out and ready for use. Comfort foods and drinks have been on my mind and this Cinnamon Caramel Latte hits the spot.

I picked up everything I needed for this Cinnamon Caramel Latte at my local Walmart. International Delight® One Touch Latte™ can be found in the refrigerated section next to milk and coffee creamer. One Touch Latte™ comes in crazy good flavors like Caramel, Vanilla and Mocha. Caramel is needed for today but I recommend trying all the fabulous flavors. You will be able to get seven uses from one can. Coffee, cinnamon sticks and sugar will also be needed to complete this recipe.

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Get more International Delight® One Touch Latte™ recipe inspiration!

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One Touch Latte™ Steps

Let’s get started! Here are the 3 easy steps to master your One Touch Latte™ :

  1. Fill your mug 2/3 full with your favorite coffee.
  2. Shake the One Touch Latte™ can.
  3. Press and hold the can above coffee to cream to desired sweetness and enjoy! Press hard for frothy latte. Press it, press it real good!
Cinnamon Caramel Latte steps are shown separately later in post.

Check out the video below to achieve that perfect froth!

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Cinnamon Caramel Latte

Now that you know how to create the perfect latte for this Fall season from the comfort of your home, let’s add some cinnamon to the mix! Try a Cinnamon Caramel Latte using One Touch Latte™ in Caramel and a cinnamon simple syrup.

To get the cinnamon flavoring, I recommend using a cinnamon simple syrup for a smoother drink. With a couple basic ingredients, you can prepare your very own. Start with a cup of water, one cup of sugar and a cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil on the stovetop. Remove from heat and let cinnamon steep for one hour. Place cinnamon simple syrup in a sealable container to be used as needed.

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Just add two extra steps from the One Touch Latte™ tutorial above for a Cinnamon Caramel Latte:

  1. Fill your mug 2/3 full with your favorite coffee.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon cinnamon simple syrup.
  3. Shake the One Touch Latte™ can.
  4. Press and hold the can above coffee to cream to desired sweetness.
  5. Add a cinnamon stick for garnish if you would like and enjoy!

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Having guests this holiday season? Create an inviting coffee bar area featuring International Delight® One Touch Latte™ in Caramel, Vanilla and Mocha. Set out the cinnamon simple syrup and a fresh pot of coffee. A roaring fire in the fireplace would be the cherry on top to enjoy company this Fall with a warm latte in hand.

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Cinnamon Caramel Latte

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Cinnamon Caramel Latte made easily at home with a homemade cinnamon simple syrup, freshly brewed coffee of choice and International Delight® One Touch Latte’™ Caramel.

  • Cinnamon Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Cinnamon Caramel Latte
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon simple syrup
  • 2/3 mug freshly brewed coffee
  • International Delight® One Touch Latte'™ Caramel
  • Cinnamon stick garnish (optional)
  1. Make the simple syrup by adding 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar and 1 cinnamon stick to a pot on a medium heat. Bring to a boil and let steep for 1 hour. Remove cinnamon stick. Place in a sealable container and use when needed.
  2. Brew your favorite coffee.
  3. Fill mug 2/3 full. Leave room for froth.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon cinnamon simple syrup.
  5. Shake International Delight® One Touch Latte'™ Caramel.
  6. Press into coffee for 5 seconds.
  7. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Make sure to check out the International Delight® One Touch Latte™ in-store demo taking place at select Walmart locations over the days of November 11-12!

Turn everyday coffee into a sweet, frothy latte!

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Black As Your Soul : Halloween Cocktail

Black As Your Soul :

Halloween Cocktail

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Black As Your Soul is a fun Halloween Cocktail made with lemonade, Bacardi Gold and a pinch of activated charcoal for a spooky-good party drink served in a coupe cocktail glass.

Halloween is always a big event around here. The husband and myself enjoy having an adult night out with friends to celebrate.  We don’t get out much after having kids so it is kind of big deal when we have the opportunity.

Since we hosted the Halloween festivities this year, there were a lot of items that needed to be checked off on that ‘to-do’ list, starting with the spirits! The mark of the “bat” is also the mark of Halloween so Bacardi Gold and Superior were my obvious spirit selections. Bacardi are also fantastic spirits for simple drink solutions that will impress the guests and make this Halloween party epic.

Visit Bacardi for more great cocktail ideas :

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Party Decorations

Party decorations are an area that I more often than not go a bit overboard with. I can’t help it! However, you truly only need a few items to make your party look and feel amazing. Some Halloween table liners and a few decorations are it. Hang some bats, place fake spiders throughout the party area and consider one special touch. Also, keep in mind that your party guests will be in costume and be part of the décor and be bringing that edgy vibe.

My special touch today is the chemistry set. Test tubes and beakers are used so my friends can all play “crazy chemist” behind the bar to mix their drinks. Simple but loads of fun for everyone.

Black As Your Soul

Let’s get in that crazy chemist spirit and start mixing our drinks! Prepare a large batch of lemonade or buy it premade, whichever you prefer. Pour the lemonade into a large beaker and make sure you leave enough to the side to refill. Pour Bacardi Gold into test tubes for guests to use while mixing their drink. Place activated charcoal into a little pharmacy bottle. We found some neat ones at the craft store and put a #1542 sticker. Then, wash the blueberries and make the garnishes using blueberries on a toothpick with a sparkling bat on top to bring in a little glam.

Set up your bar area with the test tubes, Bacardi Gold and Superior bottles, beaker of lemonade, activated charcoal, ice, cocktail shaker, glassware and the garnishes.

Black As Your Soul is just a clever name we came up with for our guests. Take it a step further and also name the ingredients to follow the theme. Activated charcoal becomes crushed batwings, the Bacardi Gold is poison and the lemonade is werewolf pee… because it makes people laugh and kick starts conversation.

Black As Your Soul

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Black As Your Soul is a fun Halloween Cocktail made with lemonade, Bacardi Gold and a pinch of activated charcoal for a spooky-good party drink.

Yields: 1 cocktail

  • 200 mL lemonade
  • 50 mL Bacardi Gold
  • dash of activated charcoal
  • 5 blueberries
  • bat garnish
  1. Pour 50 mL Bacardi Gold into a beaker (or cup).
  2. Pour 200 mL lemonade in with a sprinkle of activated charcoal.
  3. Place ice into a cocktail shaker, along with the Black As Your Soul mixture, cover with top and shake well.
  4. Strain into a Coupe cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish (Place a sparkling bat sticker on a toothpick and fill toothpick with fresh blueberries).
  • Preparation time: 5 minutes

 

Hosting Tips

The last thing I want to do at a party is get stuck bartending all night. I want to dance and mingle.  Here are a few hosting tips to allow you, the host, to enjoy of your night with friends:

  • Keep the drinks and snacks simple and uncomplicated.
  • Prepare everything before guests arrive. Make sure there is plenty of ice, Bacardi Rum, clean glasses, place the activated charcoal into the pharmacy bottle, mix plenty of lemonade and have all the blueberry garnishes completed.
  • Place a sign out or write on a small chalkboard with instructions of the parties signature drink, Black as Your Soul,  so everyone can mix their own.
  • Have the bar, the eating area, the dance area and photo areas all clearly marked. Your guests should walk in and know exactly where to go for a drink or food to make them feel invited and comfortable. Also direct them to where the restroom and smoking areas are.

Click HERE for a free printable for Dark As Your Soul.

Bring out the “bat” in your guests and transform the night with an extra spirited evening with Bacardi.

Bloody Mary : Halloween Edition Cocktail

Bloody Mary :

Halloween Edition Cocktail

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We have a Bloody Mary recipe today for your Halloween cocktail needs with tomato juice, fresh cilantro, roasted jalapeno, crispy bacon and other awesome garnishes, hot sauce, and seasonings that are out of this world!

Bloody Mary : Halloween Edition Cocktail, Bloody Mary, Halloween Cocktail, #Halloween #bloodymaryI know Summer is still in effect but Halloween is literally just around the corner. Halloween parties will be kicking off here in a couple weeks.

I cannot wait!

I love Halloween. Always have. Aaron, my husband helped me out in the kitchen today for this fun Bloody Mary creation. Perfect for those upcoming Halloween parties or less face it… the morning after the Halloween party to… uh… wake up.

Bloody Mary : Halloween Edition Cocktail, Bloody Mary, Halloween Cocktail, #Halloween #bloodymaryWhat makes a great Bloody Mary?

The right amount of heat and flavor.

I don’t want to drink tomato juice with vodka or be gagged with pepper. A great Bloody Mary is balanced with just the right amount of kick from hot sauce. A stroll through Jungle Jim’s here in the suburbs of Cincinnati put us face to face with a hot sauce we couldn’t pass up : Whoop Ass Bacon Hot Sauce. I kid you not. Who can just walk by that without picking it up? Funny name, cool product bottle and it has a great taste so win, win.

We also decided to add in some heat with jalapeno but not just any jalapeno. We roasted the jalapeno to get that great roasted flavor and also get the most juice from it for optimal taste.

Bloody Mary : Halloween Edition Cocktail, Bloody Mary, Halloween Cocktail, #Halloween #bloodymaryOkay, so we have the heat of a great Bloody Mary handled.

What else sets this apart from a bland ole Bloody Mary?

What makes this Bloody Mary rock is how it is prepared. A cocktail shaker is a must, along with a muddler. The muddler will help get the most from your roasted jalapeno and fresh cilantro. Using a cocktail shaker is going to get the Bloody Mary to that refreshing cold temperature. Yum!

Bloody Mary : Halloween Edition Cocktail, Bloody Mary, Halloween Cocktail, #Halloween #bloodymaryThis Bloody Mary crosses over to Halloween edition with just a couple special touches. One being a fun Halloween glass like these ‘Here for the Boos’. Sure it’s a wine glass but who cares? They are awesome.

Black salt is used to rim the glass. I ordered this black salt from Amazon and had to have it because of its product description alone. I quote, ‘Black salt is a powerful ritual component used in removing jinxes and in keeping away evil forces or bad neighbors’. Kind of perfect for Halloween festivities and something fun to tell your guests as you prepare these Bloody Mary cocktails.

The garnishes are also important for a Bloody Mary and can turn a bleh cocktail into an epic one! I basically want a salad bar inserted into my drink. We have lemon, lime, celery, crispy bacon, roasted jalapeno, pepperoncini, pickle and created some olive eyes. The eyeballs are just a candy eye stuffed into a Manzanilla olive for a creepy final touch.

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Bloody Mary : Halloween Edition Cocktail

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  • 3 ounces vodka
  • 6 ounces tomato juice
  • 1.5 teaspoon horseradish
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorn
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 2 sprigs of cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, we used Whoop Ass Bacon Hot Sauce
  • 1 jalapeno
  • Garnish
  • 1 jalapeno
  • black salt
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 slice thick cut bacon
  • 1 slice lime
  • 1 slice lemon
  • 3 Manzanilla olives
  • 3 candy eyes
  • 1 pepperoncini
  • 1 small cornichon pickle
  1. Preheat oven to a broil.
  2. Cook bacon according to packaged directions.
  3. Place jalapenos onto baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Rim your glass with a lime or lemon slice and dip into the black salt.
  5. Fill cup with ice.
  6. Place a lime slice on the side of glass.
  7. Insert a celery stalk into drink and a slice of bacon.
  8. Make your eyeballs. Insert a candy eye balls into your olives. You may need to make a small slit to fit them properly.
  9. Build a skewer with pickle, lemon, pepperoncini, and olive eye ball.
  10. Slice one jalapeno.
  11. In a cocktail shaker, add 1-2 slices roasted jalapeno and 2 sprigs of cilantro. Muddle these ingredients.
  12. Fill with ice.
  13. Add tomato juice, horseradish, Worcestershire, peppercorn, celery salt and hot sauce to cocktail shake. Put the lid on and shake.
  14. Strain Bloody Mary into garnished glass.
  15. Add a roasted jalapeno and more eyeball olives.
  16. Enjoy.

Bloody Mary : Halloween Edition Cocktail, Bloody Mary, Halloween Cocktail, #Halloween #bloodymaryI have a final question. Which bad neighbors are getting the boot after you use this black salt?

Bloody Mary : Halloween Edition Cocktail, Bloody Mary, Halloween Cocktail, #Halloween #bloodymary


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Loaded Shock Top

Loaded Shock Top

The Loaded Shock Top is a simple, yet refreshing beverage with Shock Top, Grand Marnier and a splash of juice. This drink is perfect for those hot summer nights to sip while sitting on the deck enjoying your spouses company or maybe with a few friends.

Loaded Shock TopWe took a family vacation down to Orlando for the whole Disney experience. Our hotel just happened to have an Irish Pub underneath with some really delicious shepherd’s pie and great drinks. After a day at Disney World, a drink is necessary. For real! The whole Disney fiasco story I will save for another day. A bartender at the restaurant introduced to what he calls, a Loaded Shock Top. Of course, I had to share the drink with all of you!

If you love shepherd’s pie as much as I do, check out our recipe for Cottage Pie.

Loaded Shock TopBottle of Shock Top plus Grand Marnier plus a splash of juice. Add in an orange slice and done. Love when the good things in life are also so simple. You can use orange juice or cranberry juice. Whichever you prefer. Also, I did not put an amount of juice into the directions. I think it is really dependent on your preference and how strong you like your drinks.

Loaded Shock TopIf you haven’t had a Shock Top before, it is a Belgian style wheat ale with hints of orange, lemon and lime with a little kick of coriander spice. This beer is a medium body brew that is really smooth and refreshing. If you are a Blue Moon fan, this is probably a beer you will enjoy. Shock Top comes in different varieties and I recommend the Belgian White for this Loaded Shock Top. The shot of Grand Marnier brings in a bitter orange flavor and it all balances out with a splash of juice. I prefer cranberry juice while my husband likes it with orange juice. I think the cranberry is nice though because it breaks up all the orange flavoring in the drink with the added sweetness and touch of sour.

Loaded Shock Top

 

Loaded Shock Top

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Loaded Shock Top
  • 12 ounce bottle Belgian White Shock Top
  • 1.5 ounce shot Grand Marnier
  • splash of cranberry or orange juice
  • orange slice to garnish
  1. Pour your ice cold Shock Top into a tall glass. Make sure to leave some room for the other liquids.
  2. Add in one shot of Grand Marnier.
  3. Pour in a splash or juice.
  4. Touch off with an orange slice.

Loaded Shock Top