HALLOWEEN COCKTAILS WILL GIVE YOUR GUESTS A GOBLIN'S GLOW

Halloween cocktails can add just that right bite to your ghoulish gathering and party pours. Just remember to drink and serve responsibly and if you imbibe, don't drive!

BLOODY MARY

Although not strictly reserved for Halloween, this drink will make guests howl with delight.

6 oz. tomato juice
1 1/2 oz. of vodka
Juice of one lime wedge or 1/2 tsp. of lime juice concentrate
Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco sauce
Salt and Pepper
Celery stalk, lime wedge and/or a slice of fresh red bell pepper
Pimento-filled Spanish olive halves, wholes or slices

Pour the tomato juice and vodka into a tall, ice-filled glass. Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce and a dash of Tabasco sauce (to taste). Sprinkle in a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Stir and garnish with a celery stalk, lime wedge and/or a slice of fresh red bell pepper. For the creepy-crawlies, float a couple of Spanish olive slices or full olives so that it looks like your drink is looking back at you.

For the Virgin Mary version of this drink for tee-totalers and designated drivers, just skip the vodka.

BLOODY-TINI INGREDIENTS

With the proliferation of vampire movies, books and TV shows, why not try a Bloody-tini. Similar to a martini, this will appeal to "blood-suckers" in your group.

2 oz. acai spirits (VeeV makes an excellent brand)
1 oz, acai juice
1/2 oz. of fresh lime juice
Champagne to top the drink
Lime slice or acai berries

Combine the first three ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake, strain and pour into the glass. Garnish with the lime slice or acai berries.

About the Acai Berries
The chocolate-tasting berries that look similar to a blueberry or cranberry comes from the acai palm. You can often find these in your natural food store but call ahead to make sure they have the berries and juice in stock.

BLACK CAT COCKTAIL

Superstition says that if a black cat crosses your path you're going to have bad luck. Not with this cat. You and your guests will be lucky to enjoy this tasty drink.

1 oz. cherry brandy
1 oz. vodka
cranberry juice
cola

Pour the cherry brandy and vodka into a tall ice-filled highball glass. Top the glass with equal parts of cranberry juice and cola. Add a little flair to your bartending skills and double-hand it by pouring the cranberry juice and cola at the same time.


HARVEST MOON

Now what's a Halloween without a glowing orange drink!

1 oz. cranberry juice
1 oz. pineapple juice
2 oz. lemon-lime soda
1 oz. Coconut rum

Fill a short highball glass with the chilled juices and soda and slowly slide the rum into the drink just before serving.


Remember, friends don't let friends drive drunk. Take their keys. Call a cab. Take them home. Put them in the guest room. You want your Halloween party to be memorable for the fun not because of an accident or tragedy.