Easy Monster Margarita is No Trick, All Treat
(NewsUSA) - The kids may be out trick-or-treating, but 70% of U.S. adults say they are celebrating Halloween at home, and approximately half of them will be hosting a party, according to a recent survey by the National Retail Federation. A suitably ghoulish gathering calls for a spooktacular and memorable menu.
When planning your Halloween party, you can keep it fun and simple without the hassle. Try these easy, delicious ideas that will let you spend more time enjoying the party and less time prepping.
Scoop narrow dollops of sour cream onto a serving platter, add peppercorns for eyes, and transform them into sour cream ghosts to pair with your spicy dip and chips. For a spooky twist, drizzle caramel in a spider web pattern over apple slices, or melt chocolate into a large spider web on a wooden board. Once it hardens, top with pretzels just before guests arrive, and sprinkle edible spiders or candy bugs to complete the creepy-crawly look!
For your Halloween drinks, Seagram's Escapes makes it easy to brew up a wickedly delicious Monster Margarita—no tricks, just treats! Whether you're serving party guests or sipping at home while handing out candy, this spooky cocktail features the citrusy burst of Seagram’s Escapes Jamaican Me Smile and takes less than 10 minutes to conjure up. Perfect for a frightfully fun night!
Makes: 4-5 servings
Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cans Seagram’s Escapes Jamaican Me Smile
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup tequila blanco
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 lime, sliced
- 1 orange
- Black sea salt, for rim
Additional equipment for more Halloween flair:
- Pumpkin shaped cookie cutter
- Halloween cocktail picks
Directions
1. Prepare the Fruit: Slice 1 lime into rounds. If desired, use the peel of half of an orange to create orange peel pumpkins with a cookie cutter. Slice the other half of the orange into thin slices.
2. Prepare the Glasses: Pour black sea salt to a shallow dish. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each cocktail glass. Submerge the rim of the glass in the black salt until coated.
3. Prepare the Cocktail: Combine Seagram’s Escapes Jamaican Me Smile, apple cider, tequila, lime slice, and orange slices in a large pitcher. Stir until blended. Pour the mixture into the prepared glasses over ice. Garnish each glass with a bit of orange or pumpkin peel and a cocktail pick if desired.
Visit seagramescapes.com/seagrams-recipes for more ideas and information.
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