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It’s almost time for Halloween, which means everyone is focused on what costume they’ll be showing off this year. Here are five drink ideas to match the vibe you’re going for!
Monster Mash Mimosas
This drink is perfect for those looking for a simple recipe to their friends. All you need is edible glitter, icing, melon liqueur, and your favorite bubbly.
- Start by spreading your icing on a plate and pouring out your sprinkles on another.
- Dip your glass in the icing, then in the sprinkles so they surround the top of your glass.
- Pour in a small amount of edible glitter.
- Add a half-ounce of melon liqueur.
- Top with champagne.
Check out the original recipe here.
Zombie Mojitos
Calling all horror buffs for this drink! This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to excite their friends with the spookiest drink of the year. This one involves one lime, brown sugar, mint, black edible glitter, white rum, and club soda.
- Cut your lime into quarters and place at the bottom of your glass.
- Add one teaspoon of brown sugar.
- Muddle both ingredients together.
- Add approximately 7-8 mint leaves.
- Add ice.
- Add a sprinkle of black edible glitter. (A few drops of black food coloring also work).
- Add 2 oz. of white rum.
- Top with club soda or sprite.
Check out the original recipe here.
Halloween Margaritas
For anyone looking for a fresh take on a classic drink, this is the one for you! All you need are blackberries, sugar, pomegranate juice, maple syrup, lime juice, tequila, and sage leaves.
- Rim glass with sugar.
- Add 2-3 blackberries to your glass.
- Add 1 ounce of lime juice.
- Add 1 ounce of maple syrup.
- Muddle until blackberries are smashed.
- Add a half-cup of pomegranate juice and 2 ounces of tequila to a shaker and mix.
- Strain into glass and garnish with sage leaves.
Check out the original recipe here.
Wicked Web Martinis
Anyone who doesn’t mind putting a little extra work into their recipes will love this drink! It might seem complicated, but it’s definitely worth it. All you need is apple juice, vodka, simple syrup, lemon juice, grenadine, and purple edible glitter.
- Melt three marshmallows in the microwave for approximately 20 seconds.
- Rub them against your hands to create a web over the edge of your glass. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Add 1.5 ounces of vodka to a shaker.
- Add 1 ounce of apple juice.
- Add a half-ounce of simple syrup.
- Add 1 teaspoon of grenadine.
- Sprinkle your edible glitter into the shaker and mix.
- Pour into glass (If you’re feeling extra, add a spider to the top)!
Ghost Shot Roulette
Finally, this idea is perfect for individuals looking to please everyone at their get together. Although a little bit different than the other recipes, it is sure to get everyone fired up! All you need are tissues or napkins, a marker, clear elastic bands, and a variety of shooters.
- Cover your shooters with your tissue or napkin.
- Secure the cover with an elastic band by tying it around the neck of the shooter.
- Add eyes and whatever other decorations to your creation and serve.
Check out the original recipe here.