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Creepy Cocktails for A Happy Halloween!

October 29, 2015 missV Leave a Comment

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It’s the most wonderful time in the year… no, not Christmas, Halloween of course! Every year I like to add in a new tradition to my favourite holiday. Over the month I decorate my house and dress up as many times as possible, then I have a series of traditions which I relish in carrying out on the big day. So far I start my day with a delicious Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich in memory of Elvis (this sandwich is so good but so deadly I decided that I could only have it a few times a year, and the day I celebrate it the most is Halloween), I carve my jack o lantern and make a big batch of pumpkin soup, then I purchase all the amazing sweet treats I can get my mitts on. Oh! And not to forget, I watch a horrific amount of horror movies to get into the mood. (You may remember my Top 5 Scary Movies blog post, perfect if you’re at a loss on what to watch!)

… So dreaming up the next big thing is always a lot of fun for me. This year I realised it was time to add my very own ‘witches brew’ into the mix, because you cant have a proper paranormal party without a killer cocktail! And naturally, it can’t just be any old thing, it’s got to be something super special and extravagant…

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… And nothing could be more Halloween-tastic than Midori!

Look at that colour!

Being a melon liqueur, this drink may look deadly, but it’s actually really refreshing, sweet and tasty. It’s a great drink on its own and I actually find it particularly delicious mixed with pineapple juice and ice, (not to mention it looks fabulous too!), but when I got introduced to the Midori Pandemonium I knew I had found the perfect cocktail for my repertoire. It’s fancy, fizzy and freakishly fabulous! So to get you the spirit of the season I thought I would share the recipe with you. It really is to die for!

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Midori Pandemonium

Ingredients:

20ml Midori

30ml Gin

25ml Pomegranate juice

1 shot of Procsecco

A dash of Grenadine

and a squeeze of lime

 

To make, add all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker, fill with ice and shake your money maker! Once it’s had a super good mix, strain the drink into a super cool Martini glass. Garnish with a lime twist and serve with a cheeky shot of Prosecco on the side.

Yum yum!

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And I have a fun tip for you too – if you want to keep your cocktails cold without sticking ice in them, frozen grapes work a treat! And for a little twist of flavour, a few raspberries too are always a winner 🙂

There will be no terrifying tricks on my big day, just a whole lot of treats. I’ll be munching on Toffee Apple popcorn and enjoying my first ever halloween in my lovely new home. This year I have Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Babadook, Blithe Spirit and Hocus Pocus on at the ready for a night in under the blankets. As you can see, even wee Finn is getting in on the action. Sheer bliss!

Do you have any halloween traditions or recipes to share?

I hope you enjoy this cocktail as much as me. If you’re looking for a few more spooktacular cocktail suggestions, check out these amazing concoctions.

Don’t forget to drink responsibly and take care of one another ghoulfriends!

Happy Halloween

xox

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About missV

Vicky Viola is a designer and blogger based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Over the past 4 years she has established Vivid Please, an illustration and design company that brings her illustrations into life by transforming trivial products into playful necessities with a sense of humor. With a dedication to unique style, her creative talents have cultivated many  popular DIYs and quirky outfit posts, all with a retro twist, naturally!

Products from Vivid Please have been featured in Italian Vogue, Biba Magazine, Goodie Goodness, Stylist Magazine, Storenvy, Uncovet and Refinery29, with awards from Blog & Buy Sale and Confessions Of A Design Geek and Cut Out And Keep. Vicky's DIY tutorials have been featured by Mollie Makes Magazine, Vintage Life Magazine, Nido Magazine, Homespun Magazine, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. Brands she has worked with include Joules, Laidbare, Projecto, Cable and Cotton and Firmoo.

Viewing the world through wing-tipped specs, Vicky's passionate about sharing her unique inspiration and insights with the belief that it you don't need to follow the trends to get ahead in life!

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