Chatting with the nice folks over at Instrucatbles about Halloween. I was telling them how I was looking a fun, easy and adult Halloween drinking game to share with all of you. Leah, one of the great problem solvers they have over thee took the challenge and quickly came up with this dastardly contest. The game is, called what else, Trick or Treat, except instead of collecting loads of candy around the neighborhood, this one live up to it name.
Here’s how it works:
1) The bartender serves to identical looking drinks. One shot is the trick (as in nasty) one is the treat (as in tasty).
2) The player chooses one, if they get tricked and he/she holds it down, the good shot is free.
Another variation we came up with is a bit more interactive.
Instead of two drinks, there is just one and it can be good or gross. The player starts by picking from a pumpkin a slip of paper with one of many embassing things that you can do at a bar (kiss a stranger, dance on the bar, etc…). They player reads the task aloud to the crowd. The player then can choose either do the task or take the shot, not knowing if it is a trick or treat.
Wrap up your classic martini in these mummified cocktail glasses designed by Tracy Lolita Yancey. Each glass is hand made and distinctively gift boxed for storage and gift-giving.
They make great addition to any haunted cocktail party.
Readers are always asking for more punch recipes, especially for Halloween and the Holidays. This is a simple punch where the ice is the center piece. Not only is the icy hand super spooky, but it keeps things cool as well.
To make the Icy Hand
Take 2 (always good to have an extra hand) latex gloves, put them on and wash your hands with dish soap. Rinse well and turn the glove inside out so the just washed side is on the inside. Next, fill the gloves with water, tie the end and freeze. Once frozen remove the glove and you are good to go.
To make the Punch
1 750 ml bottle premium Vodka or White Rum
2 2 liter bottles of Lemon Lime Soda - make sure to get a clear brand
red food coloring
marshmallows (optional)
Chill the Vodka (in the freezer) and Soda (in the fridge) for at least 24 hours. Just before the party combine the two liquids in a large punch bowl. Add a few drops of the red food coloring to make it blood red, well maybe more than a few drops. Add one of your icy hands in the center of the bowl, throw in the marshmallows and squirt some more food coloring over all of it for extra bloodiness.
To get even more super duper spooky add a fog effect to this punch.
Dry Ice turns an ordinary party punch into a spooky Halloween brew.
Start with 2 punch bowls of different sizes. The smaller bowl will hold the actual punch while the larger bowl will hold the smaller bowl and the dry ice.
With tongs or gloved hands (dry ice can freeze your skin) , place chunks of dry ice in the bigger container. Place the smaller bowl on top of the dry ice.
There is no need to add extra ice to the punch as the dry ice will cool the punch nicely.
Just before serving, pour some hot water over the dry ice. Continue to add hot water and dry ice as needed.
Be very careful when using dry ice! Handle only with tongs or heavy gloves!
Do NOT put the dry ice directly in the punch or touch it with bare skin, it can burn and should NOT be ingested.
The month of October begins preparation for one of Mexico’s most celebrated and historic holidays, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) which falls on November 1 and 2. Tequila Herradura, one of the world’s most revered and storied premium tequila, is featuring the Herradura Charro Negro, referring to the traditional cowboy of Mexico who sometimes dresses in black when mourning a loved one, as its drink of the month in recognition of the holiday.
This authentic Mexican drink is quickly becoming a staple all over the U.S. Many people will celebrate Day of the Dead by creating some of their favorite recipes as an offering to honor their lost loved ones. The Herradura’s Charro Negro is simple and easy to make pairing Tequila Herradura Anejo with your favorite cola.
Charro Negro
2 ounces Tequila Herradura Anejo
4 ounces Cola
Squeeze of lime juice
In a tall glass with ice mix the Herradura Anejo and cola. Squeeze with lime.
I’m often asked how to make glow in the dark cocktails. This can’t really be done, but you can make blacklight reactive drinks and use glow in the dark accessories for some neat effects
Tonic water is made from quinine. This bitter tasting soda like water, is made from the bark of the Cinchona tree found in the Andes Mountains. It was originally used to treat Malaria. It helps to reduce fevers and leg cramps as well. The neat thing is that Quinine is also photochemical reactive. That means it glows blueish white when exposed to ultraviolet or blacklights. The fluorescent quality is best when you use a lot of tonic water in your drink. The following is a list of drinks to make that will glow.
Make these in a highball filled with ice. Use 1 oz. of liquor in each.
From I Make Projects, the perfect and gastly Halloween Dinner. It may look gross but it all edible and fom what they say - tasty!
The featuered drink is an Alien Autospy Shooter, a layered combination of equal parts Irish Creme Liqueur, Mountain Dew and Grenadine.
If the lighting is right they may even glow a bit.
For a one of a kind Halloween Party try making this supper for a group of friends. Guranteed to be a scary good time.
The entire menu incudes:
Chatting with the nice folks over at Instrucatbles about Halloween. I was telling them how I was looking a fun, easy and adult Halloween drinking game to share with all of you. Leah, one of the great problem solvers they have over thee took the challenge and quickly came up with this dastardly contest. The game is, called what else, Trick or Treat, except instead of collecting loads of candy around the neighborhood, this one live up to it name. 
Dry Ice turns an ordinary party punch into a spooky Halloween brew.
The month of October begins preparation for one of Mexico’s most celebrated and historic holidays, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) which falls on November 1 and 2. 
Tequila Herradura, one of the world’s most revered and storied premium tequila, is featuring the Herradura Charro Negro, referring to the traditional cowboy of Mexico who sometimes dresses in black when mourning a loved one, as its drink of the month in recognition of the holiday. 
I’m often asked how to make glow in the dark cocktails. This can’t really be done, but you can make blacklight reactive drinks and use glow in the dark accessories for some neat effects
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