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 | Okay, Halloween is tomorrow and you have given no thought to the drinks for your party. You are in luck because there are many really quick, simple drinks that you can mix up at the last minute. Also, you may not need a special 'Halloween' drink and I've filled this issue with quick ideas that you can use in almost any drink you want. Have a safe and Happy Halloween! Quick Links to Halloween Drinks: Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest. | | Cocktail of the Week: Skeleton Key
 We'll kick off this edition by revisiting the drink that took top honors in a Halloween contest a couple of years ago. It remains a favorite and is very easy, all you need is a good bourbon, St. Germain, lemon, ginger beer, and, for that bloody red mess on top, many dashes of bitters. It's fun, lively, and a great drink. Get the recipe... Photo Credit: Travis Fourmont
| Go Green for a Creepy Look
 There are many ways to make green cocktails and one of the easiest is to pick up a bottle of Midori. The melon liqueur can be used in a variety of drinks and the green glow of any of them can be enhanced to fit the Halloween theme. This Green Ghoul uses black licorice to create webbing, the Melon Eye-Tini adds red syrup and a grape for a fun effect, and this easy Halloween Harvest punch opts for some mysterious floating fruit. Combine any Midori drink with these or any of the creepy garnish ideas and your party is complete. Explore the recipes... Photo Credit: Midori
| Just Add a Glow Stick
 So, you have a drink you want to use, but it just doesn't have that Halloween feel yet and you are running out of time to be creative. This is the time to stop by the store and pick up a few glow sticks (take them home and run them through a quick wash). When it's party time, just place them in your drink and let your guests enjoy their glowing glasses. Blue sticks work great for drinks like this Halloween Hpnotist, though any color will add a little flare to any drink that you choose. Get the recipe... You can also pick up some spider rings and other cheap, plastic Halloween trinkets to adorn glasses, just hook them on the rim or lay them on top the ice. Photo Credit: Shannon Graham
| Quick and Easy Fruit Garnish
 I just love this idea and it can be used in so many drinks for a super quick, fun garnish. This Jack-O-Lantern cocktail is a simple mix of Hennessy, orange juice, ginger ale, and Grand Marnier, but it is the orange wheel pumpkin top that makes it fabulous. Use it on any drink (particularly those with an orange color) that are served on the rocks, just make sure your oranges fit the glass. Here's how to do it... Photo Credit: Shannon Graham
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