{"id":6856,"date":"2014-10-24T18:07:11","date_gmt":"2014-10-25T01:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6856"},"modified":"2014-10-24T13:10:09","modified_gmt":"2014-10-24T20:10:09","slug":"cocktail-corner-haunted-halloween-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6856","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Corner: Haunted Halloween Cocktails"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Grand Marnier Raspberry Jolly Rancher, courtesy Grand Marnier<\/p><\/div>\n

A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s a spooky time of the year, and with Halloween <\/a>on a Friday this time around, it’s a perfect time to imbibe in something haunted\u2014and fun\u2014to honor this holiday.<\/p>\n

The folks\u00a0at Grand Marnier<\/a> have created a candy-inspired cocktail which is quite delicious. Here’s the recipe they’ve so generously shared:<\/p>\n

Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach Jolly Rancher <\/b><\/p>\n

Created by mixologist George Carney <\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

2 oz Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach<\/a><\/p>\n

1 oz peach liqueur<\/p>\n

Splash of cranberry juice<\/p>\n

Combine ingredients in a shaker and shake. Strain into a cocktail glass and serve.<\/p>\n

\"CarrAlso in the candy-themed spirit is this Candy Corn Cordial recipe from cocktails.about<\/a>.com, featuring Tequila and Butterscotch Schnapps<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For something a little more on the savory side, try Michael’s Bloody Maria<\/a>, from Food Network <\/a>Chef\u00a0Michael Chiarello<\/a>, or this Gin-based Vampire Ritual <\/a>from DrinkoftheWeek.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Don’t feel like mixing your own drinks? Carr Winery<\/a>‘s annual Halloween bash on Oct. 31 sounds like loads of fun. Featuring live music by the Rat Poison Pack (!), the\u00a0festivities are from 7:30-11 p.m. at the tasting room at 414 N. Salsipuedes St. Costumes are required (but of course!) and tickets are just $15 in advance or $20 if available at the door.<\/p>\n

There also the annual Voodoo Lounge Halloween Dance Party<\/a> upstairs on the roof at the Canary (31 W. Carrillo St.), which is sure to be rocking. Here’s a video about what to expect:<\/p>\n