Frightfully Fun Halloween Recipes

Mulled Cider Entertaining maven and author of It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, Colleen Mullaney has great eats and drinks to keep all entertained this Halloween. No party is complete without snacks. They make a great supplement to a larger spread and can be made to mirror your overall theme. See Below

Witches Brew
*Large pitcher
*2 cups mandarin orange vodka
*¼ cup lemon juice
*¼ cup Grand Marnier
*½ grenadine
*Seltzer to top

In a large pitcher filled ¾ with ice, mix all ingredients except for seltzer. Strain into martini glasses, top with splash of seltzer, and serve.

Mulled Cider
Serves 10
*Large earthenware of insulated serving bowl and mugs or glasses
*10 cups apple cider
*5 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnishing glasses
*About 40 whole cloves
*12 orange slices
*2 teaspoons ground ginger
*1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
*3 small apples

In a large saucepan, combine the cider, cinnamon sticks, 10 of the cloves, six of the orange slices, the ginger, and the nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, stud the apples with the remaining cloves.

Strain the spiced cider into the serving bowl. Garnish with the clove studded apples and remaining orange slices and serve. Tuck fresh cinnamon sticks in individual glasses, if you like.
*Variation: to really take the chill out, add 2 cups of bourbon just before serving.

Whether hosting an adult or family-oriented party, these are easy Halloween favorites will keep the party frightfully fun!