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).
Those cocktails look so yummy! Everything on the table looks soooo cute! :)
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Posted by: Tonya | October 31, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Such cute ideas, you ladies are so creative. I am so inspired by you every time I read! Have a cocktail for me!
Posted by: Jenn | October 31, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Cute! I need to start working on stocking a little liquor cabinet - there are only so many cocktails you can make with Jack Daniel's alone! The rock candy champagne is just too adorable :)
Posted by: Caroline | October 31, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Everything looks so cute! Is it bad that it's 9 am and I want one now??
Posted by: Ana F. | October 31, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Oh geezepeetes, this is too cute!! We had a Halloween costume party Saturday, but maybe I need to just throw a "Candy" party or something! These all look delish!
Posted by: Renee | October 31, 2011 at 10:57 AM
This is one of my favorite posts yet, this is such a fabulous idea :) Next year's Halloween party, for SURE!
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Posted by: LauraJane | October 31, 2011 at 11:01 AM
This is a great idea! The rock candy cocktail sounds delicious!
Posted by: Hannah @ Sparrow+Spark! | October 31, 2011 at 11:08 AM
The lollipop and rock candy cocktails look AWESOME! I love this post = )
-meesch
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Posted by: meesch | October 31, 2011 at 11:13 AM
These look so cool and fun to make. I want one!
Posted by: Art Deco Wedding Rings | October 31, 2011 at 11:18 AM
now that is the perfect grow-up halloween celebration! any excuse to drink something that pretty is a-okay by me.
Posted by: rachael adele // for the love of design | October 31, 2011 at 11:19 AM
so cool! it's all so pretty!
lizzy
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Posted by: Lizzy | October 31, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Very cute! i love cocktails.. I worked in a cocktail bar for a year and a half and I really miss it
These look lovely, I'll have to try them x
Posted by: Charlotte | October 31, 2011 at 11:29 AM
I fell myself (ex barman) very confortable with this post!
camilla
Posted by: Camilla THINGS COLLECTION | October 31, 2011 at 11:31 AM
This is such a cute setup!!
Posted by: Nicole @ Giraffelegs | October 31, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Absolutely gorgeous! The colours, the drinks, the candy bracelets ... It's all so pretty.
Posted by: Loulou @ Loulou Downtown | October 31, 2011 at 11:51 AM
I can't decide whether the Lollipop Cocktail or the Rock Candy Cocktail sounds the best. I'm a big fan of champagne (and I'm a big fan of not waiting for New Years to drink it!).
Posted by: Lauren Hairston | October 31, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Can't wait to try all these {the right way} in 6-7 months... Currently pregnant and missing my lady drinks!! ;)
xoxo
Posted by: HappyWife | October 31, 2011 at 11:57 AM
The lollipop cocktail sounds amazing!
Posted by: Miranda | October 31, 2011 at 12:00 PM
i LOVE it!!! sooo cute!
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Posted by: Petite and Hungry | October 31, 2011 at 12:14 PM
The rock candy cocktail is so pretty! I can imagine all the diff colors :)
-Arielle
www.humblepievintage.com
Posted by: Arielle | October 31, 2011 at 12:16 PM