Hello there and Happy Halloween! Emma and I have created a fun candy cocktail table to share with you today! There are four different recipes that you can try. We love a cocktail party, and even moreso when there is candy involved.... Enjoy!
First up, we used gumballs and malt balls to make candy bracelets! These are a cute little favor for guests and they were fun to make. Use a tapestry needle and embroidery thread to string them together!
Lemon Drop Cocktail, makes 2
Needed: 4 ounces plain or citrus vodka, 8 ounces club soda, 4 tablespoons citrus simple syrup*, crushed lemon hard candies.
*First you will need to make your citrus simple syrup. Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small pot and boil on medium/high for 15-20 minutes until it reduces a little and becomes a little more syrup-y. Stir in juice from 2 lemons. You can keep this in a container in the refrigerator for up to a week to use in other cocktails or to flavor/sweeten water or tea. Garnish your martini glasses with simple syrup on and crushed lemon drop candy on the rim. Add a few whole lemon candies to the bottom of the glasses, just for fun! In a large jar or small pitcher combine ice cubes with the vodka, club soda and simple syrup. Stir it all up so it's well combined. Drain into martini glasses and serve.
Lollipop Cocktail, makes 2
Fill each glass with 6 ounces of champagne and 1/2 ounce cherry juice. Garnish with lollipops and serve.
Orange Soda Cocktail, makes 2
Needed: 4 ounces vodka, 2 ounces orange juice, 2 ounces club soda, 4 tablespoons citrus simple syrup.
In a large jar or small pitcher combine ice cubes with vodka, juice, club soda, and simple syrup. Stir it all up until it's well combined. Drain into martini glasses and garnish with ring pops on the stems!
Rock Candy Cocktail, makes 2
Needed: 12 ounces chilled champagne or prosecco, and 2 rock candies (any flavor).
Love the piece, but the champagne flute with rock candy killed me. Rock candy?? It would kill the flavor of any sparkling wine - not to even think about real champagne. Check plus for presentation. Check minus for mixology.
You could achieve the same look- still have a hoppin cocktail by doing Gin, soda, canton ginger liquor, a smidge of lemon juice + the rock candy. The ginger liquor would also balance the sweetness of the candy so you have an option for those that aren't that into total sugar shock. ;-)
Posted by: Hani | October 31, 2011 at 12:20 PM
These are my kind of cocktails! I'm DEFINITELY going to try some of these, thanks for sharing! I think the lollipop drink is calling my name especially loud, love cherry.
♥Sinéad
http://dolliedecoeur.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Sinéad | October 31, 2011 at 01:05 PM
Love it!!! Especially the ring-pop drinkie!! So visually clev!
Posted by: jungle dream pagoda | October 31, 2011 at 01:41 PM
and yum.
Posted by: Melissa | October 31, 2011 at 02:16 PM
Love these cocktail ideas! So clever. Need to try making them for a girl's night in! :)
Posted by: Meli (Blush + Jelly) | October 31, 2011 at 02:20 PM
Yummy and cute! I've made a cake for my dad's birthday and I tried to do something creative with the decoration, but your party seems so professional!
Have a look if you are in the mood:
http://secondopilar.blogspot.com/2011/10/noche-de-todos-los-santos-endulzada.html
Posted by: Pilar | October 31, 2011 at 02:38 PM
great photos, love the colors
Posted by: Zane | October 31, 2011 at 02:45 PM
oooo yum! thanks for sharing the little recipes! I had a swing era style dessert reception for my 21st!
Posted by: aliya | October 31, 2011 at 03:16 PM
I love the idea of a rock candy cocktail, it looks so pretty in the glass!
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Posted by: danielleruckus | October 31, 2011 at 03:23 PM
What a great idea! I love the ring pops on the glasses.
Posted by: Karyn Wisselink | October 31, 2011 at 03:54 PM
I'd like to taste all of them. Happy Halloween ;)
Posted by: Isabel, Wake up & smell the azahar | October 31, 2011 at 04:12 PM
Honestly girl, do you ever sleep? It amazes me how much effort and enthusiasm you put into everything.
Gorgeous.
Posted by: Smaggle | October 31, 2011 at 04:16 PM
SUPER cute idea! thanks for the post. :)
Georgia
http://swonderfulgd.blogspot.com
Posted by: Georgia | October 31, 2011 at 04:43 PM
This look so yummy!
Posted by: Georgia | October 31, 2011 at 04:47 PM
Those all look good but sooooo sweet. I'd have to go to the dentist right away. Might be worth it though! Happy Halloween!
Kacie
Posted by: Kacie @ A Collection of Passions | October 31, 2011 at 04:50 PM
Looks fun! I love Lemon Drops, and have even had raspberry lemon drops that are amazing too! Yummy treats :)
Posted by: Kristin | October 31, 2011 at 05:03 PM
:)
These colours, cocktails, candy, candy bracelets(really goood idea!)...
Soooo cute!
Posted by: Mariana | October 31, 2011 at 05:23 PM
Those are a little bit cute! We have an annual Vodka Infusion party that is a whole lot of fun :)
Posted by: Nat@Dear Little House | October 31, 2011 at 05:34 PM
The rock candy cocktail is so fun. I just love the look of rock candy, it's so pretty!
Posted by: Kira | October 31, 2011 at 05:38 PM
this is too adorable. love the rock candy in the champagne glass!
-grace
http://herumbrella.com
Posted by: grace | October 31, 2011 at 05:47 PM