Halloweeni Candy Corn Martini

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, October 31st, 2011

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

I hope you are enjoying some candy today!

Candy corn is one of those treasured or loathed Halloween essentials, love it or hate it. Personally, I love it. Anything made with loads of sugar is great in my book.

For my fellow candy corn lovers, I have a great adult Halloween treat for you.

Candy Corn Martini

It sounds a little gross, but you basically make a sweet vodka drink by infusing the vodka in candy corn. When the candy corn vodka is mixed with some orange liqueur, lemon juice, and an egg, it turns into a frothy, sweet and festive beverage.

Here’s the recipe (from Food Network):

Makes two drinks

-1/2 cup candy corn
-1 1/2 cups vodka
-2 ounces orange liqueur
-juice of 1/2 lemon
-1 egg white
-candy corn, to garnish

Allow at least three hours to infuse your vodka. Combine the candy corn and vodka in an airtight container and let sit for at least three hours. When the vodka is done, strain it, and add the remaining ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake, and pour into martini glasses.

Enjoy your Halloween!

-Julia Harbo

 

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