Ahhh . . . Let the holiday season begin! It all starts with scary goblins, crazy outfits, and haunted houses – yes it’s going to be one fun Halloween weekend! We’re having some friends over to our very own Haunted House and thought we would share some of our ideas and inspiration.
First we have to begin with the libations! A little Black Magic Martini is the perfect drink to get the mood started!
(Black Magic Martini pictured far right)
Serves 1
1 cup ice
1 ounce black vodka (such as Blavod)
2 ounces cherry juice
Fresh raspberries and blueberries, for garnish
Combine ice, vodka, and cherry juice in a cocktail shaker; shake vigorously. Pour into a martini glass. Thread raspberries and blueberries onto a cocktail skewer, and place in drink. Serve immediately.
Blacklights are back! Yes, we are lighting the dance floor with blacklights! And for that extra WOW . . . hidden bubble machines filled with blacklight bubbles. Let the dancing begin.
It wouldn’t be a Halloween celebration without some creepy props. We came across this Meat Parlor at a Halloween store and we’re taking a bit of a gruesome risk but we have decided to recreate it! It’s going to make the perfect backdrop for photos!
Lastly, we have to have something a little sweet . . . with a spooky twist! How about some Bloody Witch Finger Cookies?!
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
A few drops of green food coloring
Whole almonds for decorating
1 cup of white chocolate chips
A few drops of red food coloring
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar. Add vanilla and food coloring. Gradually add flour; mix well.
With lightly floured hands, shape a couple tablespoons of dough into 3-in. long “fingers”.
Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Press a whole almond onto the tips of the cookie. Bake at 350 degrees F for 9-11 minutes or until edges and bottom are lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks.
For the blood red white chocolate:
Microwave white cholate chips until melted. Add food coloring. Dip cooled cookies into chocolate.
HAVE A FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN!
i love the drink that is half yellow and half black. what is it?? Thanks these are all fun.