Candy Cocktails

Halloween can be so much fun.  When my boys were little, I would make their costumes.  One year my oldest son wanted to be a ninja turtle.  My mom, who is totally up for the "Grandmother of the Year" award, worked hard and made him a fabric "shell" with straps.  She worked on it several evenings.    He was so excited and very proud of his costume.  He ran around the house leaping through the air while fighting the bad guys.  Now, that same little boy is 6' 3" and learning to drive.  Where did the time go?

Many parties are being planned for Halloween this year.  It's especially enjoyable when Halloween falls on a Saturday.  You can relax and enjoy the event with friends longer than a week night Halloween celebration.  While the kids are trick-or-treating, the adults can enjoy a few "candy" cocktails with friends.  Here are a few cocktail recipes named after treats.  They are tried and true favorites that you can get at your favorite spot.      

Bit O Honey Shooter

(print recipes)

       
Ingredients:  
1 oz Irish Cream
1 oz Butterscotch Schnapps    

Method:  

Combine ingredients in a shot glass.  Makes 1 shooter.   





Cotton Candy Martini

Ingredients:

2 oz coconut rum

1 oz peach schnapps

2 oz pink lemonade

Method: 
1. Fill a cocktails shaker with ice.

2. Pour in all ingredients and shake until well chilled.

Serve in a martini glass.  Makes 1 cocktail.

Tootsie Roll Shooter

Ingredients:

2/3 oz chocolate vodka

1/3 oz amaretto

1 tsp chocolate syrup

Method:  
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with half way with ice.

2. Pour in all ingredients and shake well.

Serve in a shot glass.  Makes 1 shooter.

Carmel Apple Martini 

 

Ingredients:

1 oz vodka

1/2 oz butterscotch schnapps

1 oz sour apple liqueur
1 oz cranberry juice

Method: 

1. Fill a cocktails shaker with ice.

2. Pour in all ingredients and shake until well chilled.

Serve in a martini glass.  Makes 1 cocktail.

I hope you enjoy the cocktails.  Leave a comment and let me know your favorite costume and your favorite candy.

Cheers!