Five Halloween Cocktails That Are So Good, It's Scary

                   

Corazón Diablo          Bewitching Berry                 Spider’s Kiss              Jack-O-Lantern               Black Cauldron

Hosting a frightful Halloween bash? This year, “treat or treat” guests with deliciously ghoulish cocktails that are sure to spook and satisfy. 

Allow guests to pick their favorite poison with five hauntingly good cocktails from 901 Tequila, Sauza Tequila, Hornitos Tequila, Skinnygirl Cocktails, and Pinnacle Vodka – certain to raise spirits during Halloween celebrations. 

Corazón Diablo

• 2 parts 901® Tequila
• 1 part Crème de cassis
• 1 shot espresso
• 1 part coffee liqueur
• ½  part simple syrup

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in mixing glass. Shake vigorously over ice. Strain over ice into martini glass. Garnish with sliced fig to mimic an “evil heart.”

Bewitching Berry

• 2 parts Sauza® Signature Blue Silver Tequila
• 1/2 parts peach juice
• 1/2 parts blackberry puree
• 1/2 parts lemon juice
• 1 part simple syrup
• Peach slice 
• Blackberry

Preparation: Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain over ice into a coupe glass. Garnish by skewering a fresh blackberry and a slice of peach with a knot stick.

Spider’s Kiss 

• 1 part Pinnacle® Original Vodka
• 1 part Midori® Melon Liqueur
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• Chocolate Syrup
• Orange Slice 

Preparation: Draw a chocolate web into a martini glass and place in the refrigerator to chill. Combine Midori®, Pinnacle® Vodka, and lemon juice in a shaker and strain into glass. Garnish with a chocolate dipped orange slice.

Jack-O-Lantern  

• 1 ½  parts Skinnygirl® Bare Naked Vodka
• 1 part canned unsweetened pumpkin
• ¾ part fat free sweetened condensed milk
• ¾ part unsweetened almond milk
• Pumpkin pie spice for garnish
• Club soda 

Preparation: Mix all ingredients except club soda. Pour over ice, top with club soda and garnish with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.

Black Cauldron

·         1 ½ parts Hornitos® Black Barrel® Tequila

·         ¾ part fresh lemon juice

·         ¼ part agave syrup

·         ¼ part sage simple syrup

·         2 dashes Angostura® bitters*

·         1 capsule activated charcoal**

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon slice.

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**Adds a jet-black hue and a light, smoky flavor to the cocktail

Peace Out, Pumpkin - Not So Basic Fall Cocktails

Move over Pumpkin Spice, it’s time to celebrate fall in all its glory with some cocktails that feature more than just the season’s most popular (and played out) flavor. 

With ingredients like apple cider, sweet potatoes, and maple syrup, the cocktail recipes below from Sauza Tequila, 901 Tequila, Hornitos Tequila, Skinnygirl Cocktails, Pinnacle Vodka and Hard Rock Cafe are perfect for celebrating the new season with a twist. 

Sauza® Minted Mule 

·        1 part Sauza® Signature Blue Silver Tequila

·        1/2 part lime juice

·        3 parts ginger beer

·        mint leaves

Preparation: Add all ingredients to a copper cup and stir. Add ice to the cup and stir again. Garnish with mint leaves.

901® New Fashioned

·        2 parts 901® Tequila

·        2 dashes Angostura® bitters

·        1 part maple syrup

·        Blueberries for garnish

Preparation: Stir all ingredients over ice in rocks glasses. Garnish with skewered blueberries.

Hornitos® LA MAN-ZANA 

·        1 part Hornitos® Spiced Honey

·        1 part apple cider

·        ½ part lemon juice

·        4 parts Mexican lager

Preparation: Combine all ingredients except Mexican lager in a shaker, shake vigorously, strain over fresh ice and add Mexican lager.

Skinnygirl® Sweet Potato Pie Cocktail

·        1 ½ parts Skinnygirl® Bare Naked Vodka

·        1 part sweet potato puree 

·        ½ part DeKuyper® Buttershots® Butterscotch Schnapps 

·        ½ tsp cinnamon

·        Splash of ginger ale 

·        Orange slice for garnish

Preparation: Mix ingredients in a shaker and pour into a chilled glass over ice. Garnish with an orange slice.

Pinnacle® Whipped® Hot Cider 

• 1 part Pinnacle® Whipped Vodka
• 4 parts apple cider, hot
• Cinnamon for garnish 
• Whipped cream for garnish 

Preparation: First, pour vodka into a heat-proof mug then, fill the rest of the mug with hot apple cider. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon for garnish (optional). 

Hard Rock Cafe’s Rush on the Rocks 

·        2½ oz  apple juice

·        1½ oz  Crown Royal Maple Whisky 

·        1½ oz  sweet and sour mix

·        ¾ oz Monin Spiced Brown Sugar

·        Speared lemon wedge 

·        Cajun seasoning for rim

Preparation: Coat mason jar rim with Cajun seasoning. Mix apple juice, Crown Royal Maple Whisky, sweet and sour mix and Monin Spiced Brown Sugar in a shaker.  Pour over ice and garnish with speared lemon wedge. Enjoy!

Simple Cocktails for a Labor(less) Day!

Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Whether you’re throwing a backyard BBQ or pool party, these simply delicious cocktails from Hornitos Tequila, Pinnacle Vodka, Sauza Tequila and Skinnygirl Cocktails will lighten your Labor Day load with some labor-less cocktails. With recipes from easy to easier to easiest, these drinks will help you give summer a proper sendoff with minimal effort and lots of fun. 

Easy 

If you’re looking for an easy recipe to serve at your end-of-summer bash, mix up this pitcher-style cocktail ahead of time so you don’t have to play bartender all night. 

Sauza® Prickly Pink Margarita (serves 8)

·         1 cup Sauza® Signature Blue Silver Tequila

·         1/2 cup DeKuyper® Triple Sec

·         1/2 cup prickly pear syrup

·         1 cup limeade

·         Pear slices

·         Lime wedges

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a pitcher with ice and stir. Strain into salt-rimmed glasses and serve. Garnish with pear slice and lime wedge.

Easier 

Regardless of your spirit of choice, these no-fuss recipes contain just a few simple ingredients and are a breeze to whip up at your BBQ. 

Pinnacle® Citrus Splash 

·         1 part Pinnacle® Citrus Vodka

·         2 parts Lemon-Lime Soda 

·         Raspberries 

Preparation: Mix in a glass with ice and garnish with a raspberry. 

Hornitos® Spicy Verde

·         2 parts Hornitos® Reposado Tequila

·         3 parts fresh pineapple juice

·         1/2 part fresh lime juice

·         2 dashes green habanero hot sauce

Preparation: Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime slice.

Easiest 

No time to think about drinks while your guests are arriving? This new ready to serve includes notes of cool lime and refreshing watermelon for the perfect summertime cocktail. 

Skinnygirl® Watermelon Lime Margarita 

·         5 parts Skinnygirl® Watermelon Lime Margarita

·         Watermelon wedge for garnish 

Preparation: Pour Skinnygirl® Watermelon Lime Margarita over ice and garnish with a watermelon wedge

Inside Bethenny's Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita Launch & RHoNY Viewing Party

Last night, Bethenny Frankel hosted a rooftop party above Rockefeller Center to celebrate the release of the new Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita and to view the penultimate episode of The Real Housewives of New York City.

The original Skinnygirl, Bethenny Frankel, introduces her new Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita to fans at the “Real Housewives of New York City” viewing party, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 in New York. (Diane Bondareff/Invision for Skinnygirl Cocktails/AP Images)

The setting was unbelievably spectacular, the drinks were unbelievably tasty, and the #RHoNY drama was just plain unbelievable!

If you caught last night's episode, you know how crazy the ladies of NYC got during their Miami getaway, but the Miami heat had nothing on the hot location of last night's party ("sick," we agreed with Bethenny at one point)!

Nestled between the buildings of the Manhattan skyline was a lush rooftop bar with seating areas, a pool, and TVs to screen the latest episode of the hit Bravo series. Watching the Real Housewives with some Real Housewives was such a treat, and it was so interesting to witness Bethenny's and Carole Radziwill's reactions to what was happening on the show.

Bethenny Frankel and Carole Radziwill toast to new Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita at the “Real Housewives of New York City” viewing party, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in New York.  (Diane Bondareff/Invision for Skinnygirl Cocktails/AP Images)

On commercial breaks, Bethenny did a Q&A, shared some cocktail recipes, and hung with her friends.

Bethenny Frankel debuts a new look and a new offering at the launch party for her Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita with an exclusive viewing of “Real Housewives of New York City,” Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in New York.  (Diane Bondareff/Invision for Skinnygirl Cocktails/AP Images)

Being outside on a warm summer night in the city was such an incredible experience, and seeing Bethenny again was a massive highlight of my summer. The B is definitely back, and she KNOWS how to throw a party!

4th of July - The Skinnygirl and Sauza way!

Sauza® Tequila

Sauza® Watermelon Margarita (serves 8)

·         1 cup Sauza® Tequila

·         ½ cup Lime juice

·         ½ cup Triple sec

·         1 cup Watermelon juice

·         Drop of Honey

Preparation: Add ingredients to an ice-filled pitcher and stir. Pour into salt or sugar-rimmed glasses and garnish with a watermelon wedge. 

Skinnygirl®

Berry Patriotic

·         1 part Skinnygirl® Bare Naked Vodka

·         1 part DeKuyper® Blueberry Schnapps

·         Splash of club Soda

·         5 muddled strawberries

·         20 blueberries

Preparation: Add muddled strawberries to a glass and top with ice. Shake Skinnygirl® Bare Naked Vodka and DeKuyper® Blueberry Schnapps in a shaker with ice. Strain into the glass and top with club soda and blueberries.

Make a Splash with NEW Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita

Just in time for summer, new Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita is a refreshing mix of light watermelon and cool lime. Whether you are looking for a warm weather staple or a delicious margarita without the guilt, there’s something to offer everyone! And, it’s so simple to serve – just pour over ice in a margarita glass and garnish with a watermelon and lime wedge. 

“Watermelon is one of my favorite flavors,” said Bethenny Frankel, founder of Skinnygirl Cocktails, natural foods chef, Real Housewives star and expert hostess. “The new Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita is BEYOND! I’m obsessed and will be enjoying it all season long while entertaining by the pool and relaxing at the beach.”

Here are the details on Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita -

·         The perfect balance of cool lime and refreshing watermelon

·         Available in June, the ready-to-serve cocktail contains a bright, fruity aroma with light tequila and citrus notes

·         Finishes with a sweet and tart melon flavor 

·         Under 100 calories per serving and 19.9 proof

·         Offered in a 750 mL bottle for $12.99

Perk Alert: New Watermelon Lime Margarita is perfect for summer entertaining. Here are a few suggestions on how to incorporate it into your warm weather soiree below: 

·         Pair new Watermelon Lime Margarita with Balsamic Caprese Skewers (recipe below) as an afternoon snack while entertaining guests. Three skewers are less than 60 calories while our ready to serve marg is less than 100! It’s the perfect combo for a hot summer day.

·         Bring your cocktail to the next level by creating a Sassy Slush! Pour Watermelon Lime Margarita over shaved ice and garnish with a watermelon wedge. 

·         Bring the heat and spice up your cocktail with a chili rim – just mix chili powder and coarse salt – or garnish with jalapeno slices. 

Balsamic Caprese Skewers  

·         Cherry tomatoes

·         Mozzarella balls, patted dry with a paper towel

·         Basil leaves

·         Pepper

·         Balsamic vinegar

Preparation: Using 6-inch bamboo skewers, first place a cherry tomato, then a large basil leaf followed by a mozzarella ball.  Continue these steps until you have the amount of skewers you desire. Arrange them on a platter and sprinkle with a bit of pepper.  Serve with balsamic vinegar or drizzle over top, just remember to drizzle right before serving so that your basil leaves don't wilt.

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with Sauza and Skinnygirl Cocktails!

Throughout MDW, honor those who have served our country and celebrate the unofficial start of summer with refreshing cocktails from Sauza Tequila and Skinnygirl Cocktails! 

Whether you’re going to the beach, throwing a backyard barbecue, or planning an exciting trip, enjoy the three-day weekend with the cocktail recipes below!

·         Sauza® Tequila Sunrise – the Sauza® Tequila Sunrise cocktail offers citrus flavors of orange juice, cranberry juice, lime and grapefruit 

·         Red, Red Rita – Sauza Tequila’s Red, Red Rita cocktail offers a delicious balance of blood orange juice, lime juice, simple syrup and fresh orange 

·         Watermelon Refresher – Skinnygirl Cocktails’ Watermelon Refresher cocktail offers a cool combination of watermelon juice, lemonade and fresh watermelon 

·         Skinnygirl® White Wine Slush – Skinnygirl Cocktails’ White Wine Slush cocktail offers a light mix of wine, rum, lemonade, seltzer and a fresh peach 

Sauza® Tequila Sunrise

·         2 parts Sauza® Signature Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila

·         1 part lime juice

·         1 part orange juice

·         3 parts cranberry juice

·         1 grapefruit wedge 

Preparation: Fill shaker with all ingredients and shake. Strain into glass over ice. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge. 

Red, Red Rita

·         1 part Sauza® Signature Blue Silver Tequila

·         1 part blood orange juice

·         1/2 part lime juice

·         1/2 part simple syrup

·         1 blood orange wheel 

Preparation: Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain over ice into a margarita glass. Garnish with a blood orange wheel.

Watermelon Refresher

·         1 ½ parts Skinnygirl® Cucumber Vodka

·         1 ½ parts lemonade

·         1 ½ parts watermelon juice

·         Thyme or watermelon for garnish

Preparation: Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice. Pour mixture into a tall glass, add garnish and enjoy! 

Skinnygirl® White Wine Slush

·         1 part Skinnygirl® Pinot Grigio

·         1 part Cruzan® Light Rum 

·         2 parts frozen lemonade

·         1 part seltzer

·         Peach for garnish

Preparation: Blend all ingredients except seltzer with ice. Pour into a flute glass, top with seltzer and garnish with peach.

Join Bethenny Frankel's Birthday Celebration tonight on RHoNY

Join the original Skinnygirl Bethenny Frankel’s birthday celebration during this week’s episode of The Real Housewives of New York City tonight! Taking the party out to the Hamptons, Bethenny toasts her 45^th birthday with a backyard BBQ featuring Skinnygirl Moscow Mules for her guests. A refreshing cocktail perfect for summer, and easy to make for a crowd, the Skinnygirl Moscow Mule can be customized with seasonal berries and herbs to match any party’s theme.   

Tune in and join the party with the recipe below: 

Skinnygirl® Moscow Mule 

• 2 parts Skinnygirl® Bare Naked Vodka
• 1  part lime juice
• 4 parts ginger beer
• Lime wedge for garnish

Preparation: Fill Moscow Mule mug with ice. Add vodka and lime juice, then ginger beer. Stir to mix. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Two Delicious Cocktails to Go Green for This Earth Day!

On Earth Day (4/22), go green with refreshing cocktails using Sauza Tequila and SkinnyGirl Cucumber Vodka! These cocktails incorporate the fresh flavors of garden-grown ingredients, perfect for toasting to the occasion. 

Green and delicious, the below cocktail recipes are perfect for any Earth Day celebration:

·         Melon Madness – a sweet blended cocktail made with Sauza tequila, fresh agave nectar, honeydew melon puree and garnished with honeydew melon

·         Save the Planet-ini – a martini made with Skinnygirl vodka, sour apple schnapps, fresh lime, seltzer and garnished with apple slices 

Happy Earth Day!

Melon Madness

·         2 parts Sauza® Signature Blue Silver Tequila

·         3 parts honeydew melon puree

·         1 part agave nectar

·         1 honeydew melon skewer 

Preparation: Add ingredients to blender with ice and blend till smooth. Pour into glass and serve. Garnish with a honeydew melon skewer.

Save the Planet-ini 

·         1 part Skinnygirl® Cucumber Vodka

·         1 part DeKuyper® Pucker Sour Apple Schnapps

·         Squeeze of fresh lime

·         2 parts seltzer

·         Apple slices for garnish

Preparation: Shake all ingredients except seltzer vigorously with ice. Pour mixture into a martini glass, top with seltzer and garnish with apple slices.