Spooky Cocktail Tricks and Treats from 'Liquid Muse' Natalie Bovis: kasa.com
Are you less about “ghosts and ghouls” and more into lip-smacking libations for Halloween? Then these adult treats will do the trick! Drink them on their own or pair them with your favorite candy or holiday dessert.
Peanut Butter CoupeI created this yummy cocktail especially for NM Style Producer Kristin Haase whose favorite Halloween candy is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. It is chocolaty, creamy and delicious! Catch the TV appearance on their website.2 ounces 360 chocolate flavored organic vodka1 ounce homemade peanut butter chocolate liqueur¼ ounce simple syrup¾ ounce creamGarnish: Chocolate & peanut rimDip a martini glass in chocolate syrup, then roll it in crushed peanuts. Set aside.Pour all liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker, add ice, shake well. Gently strain into rimmed glass.Rainbow of Skittles Mini-Martinis Each flavor of skittles is infused with a different flavored spirit.Red – Skyy Ginger vodkaOrange – Grey Goose L’Orange vodkaYellow – Absolut Citron vodkaGreen – Veev Acai SpiritPurple – Skyy Passionfruit vodkaTo make these candy-infused vodkas into cocktails, use 2 ounces of spirit, ¾ ounce lemon juice, ½ ounce simple spirit. Shake well with ice, strain into a 3-ounce martini glass. 
Pumpkin Pie Preggatini™This nonalcoholic treat is adapted from the original which appears in Preggatinis™: Mixology for the Mom-To-Be by Natalie Bovis © 2008 (available on Amazon.com). Its perfect for pregnant friends and designated drivers.2 tablespoons ground graham crackers¾ ounce maple syrup2 ½ ounces milk1 ounce sweetened condensed milk1 heaping tablespoon canned pumpkinGarnish: dollop whipped creamRim a Preggatinis™ cocktail glass with ground graham crackers. Set aside. Pour all liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously with ice. Gently double strain into rimmed glass. Top with whipped cream.* Spike it: Reduce milk to 1 ½ ounces and add 1 ounce spiced rum.