samhain ~ halloween gastly drinks

How To Make samhain ~ halloween gastly drinks

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  True Blood Martini •2 oz. raspberry vodka •4 fresh raspberries (frozen are okay considering the season) •2 oz. black plum puree •splash of lime juice (fresh if possible) •lime wedges for garnish •¼ oz. simple syrup 1.Muddle the raspberry, lime wedge, plum puree and simple syrup in a pintglass (over ice). 2.Add vodka. 3.Strain into a blood rimmed martini glass. 4.Garnish with lime and raspberry.
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  Witch's Potion •1 6 oz. package lime green< gelatin •2 cups boiling water •3 cups cold pineapple juice •1 - 2 liter bottle chilled 7-up or ginger ale •2 cups chilled vodka (this can be left out for non-alcoholic drinks) Additional Equipment: 1 large black plastic cauldron (available at party or craft stores) 1 punch bowl that can fit inside the cauldron 1 plastic monster costume hand, sterilized 1 block dry ice (available at Walgreens and grocery stores) 1.Pour the lime gelatin into a big bowl. 2.Slowly stir in boiling water for at least 2 minutes, or until the gelatin is completely dissolved. 3.Stir in pineapple juice. 4.Let cool to tempid or room temperature. 5.Using bbq tongs, place the block of dry ice in the bottom of the cauldron. DO NOT TOUCH DRY ICE, IT WILL BURN SKIN. Use a hammer or ice pick to cut block into smaller chunks, if necessary. 6.Fill the cauldron with a few inches of water, enough to just cover the dry ice. It will begin to become smokey/steamy. 7.Place the punch bowl inside the cauldron, on top of the dry ice. The cauldron will appear to be magically smoking. 8.Entrap the monster hand between the cauldron and the punch bowl, squeezing it tight so the hand appears to be reaching out of the mist for help. 9.Carefully pour the drink mixture into the punch bowl. Slowly add the chilled vodka and lemon-lime soda or ginger ale. Stir gently to mix.
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  Banchee: •1/2 oz. Creme de Cacao, white •1 oz. Liqueur, banana •1 1/2 oz. Cream In a mixer, filled with ice, pur the creme de cacao, the banana liquer and the cream. Shake vigorously and strain into glass.
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  Swamp Water •1 1/2 oz. Spiced rum (like Captain Morgan) •10-12 Fresh mint leaves •1 tbsp. Brown sugar •1/2 of a Lime, juice of •2 oz. Club soda •Splash of Cola •10-15 Fresh blueberries (optional) 1.Muddle the brown sugar, mint leaves and lime juice with a muddler, like a mojito. 2.Add ice 3.Add rum, club soda and cola. 4.Garnish with fresh blueberries.
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  The Ghostly Russian •1.5 oz. Vanilla Vodka •.5 oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur •.5 oz. half-and-half •.5 oz. simple syrup 1.Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. 2.Shake to combine, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with white chocolate. 3.Garnish with white chocolate sauce or kisses.
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