Happy Frankenstein Friday! Today’s drink is a tribute to Universal’s classic monster movie Frankenstein, with my version of a melon martini.
Ingredients:
3-4 oz. Midori Liqueur
.05 oz tequila
.05 oz. vanilla vodka
.05 oz. triple sec
1 tsp. lime juice
Splash of cream of coconut
Mix ingredients well. Serve chilled.
Garnish rim with salt and cherries.
You can catch Universal’s Frankenstein on Amazon Prime this month.
Happy Friday! Today’s drink is a tribute Universal’s classic monster movie The Mummy, with my version of a pumpkin pie martini.
Ingredients:
2 oz. Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur
2 oz. rum
1 oz. vanilla vodka
Dash of pumpkin pie spice
Garnish rim with cinnamon sugar
Opt garnish: whipped cream
You can catch Universal’s The Mummy on Amazon Prime this month.
Happy Friday! Today’s drink is a tribute Universal’s classic monster movie Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Ingredients:
2.5-3 oz. Bailey’s Vanilla Mint Shake
2-3 oz. vodka
.5 oz. creme de menthe liqueur
2 oz. chilled coffee
Garnish: Garnish with an umbrella or fresh fruit.
Mix ingredients well. Serve chilled.
This is one of those cocktails that can be personalized to preferences without losing taste. If you want a stronger vanilla flavor, add more Bailey’s. If you want more alcohol, add more vodka.
Happy Friday! Hello from June Lake, where I’m loving these autumn trees and fresh air. Friday Fright Nightcaps is back with a new drink Sweet Bite, a tribute Universal’s classic monster Dracula.
Ingredients:
3 oz. Absolute Vanilla Vodka
4 oz. Cranberry Juice
Happy October! I can’t believe we’re celebrating our 6th Halloween season! This year, work has been crazy busy and finding the time to keep up with blogging is a huge challenge, but I’m not quitting yet!
Although, I’m going to scale back a bit, I will still be celebrating all 31 days of Halloween. Our theme this month is Halloween Vintage Classic, bringing together two of my favorite things in the whole world, vintage style Halloween decorations and old black and white spooky movies.
Be sure to check back every day this October for cool, fun, and inspirational Halloween, horror, and haiku.
HALLOWEEN SCHEDULE 2024
Monday Macabre
Every Monday, I’ll be posting a brand new Halloween Haiku, honoring the theme of Halloween Vintage Classic.
Trick or Treat Tuesdays
Play spooky games and win spooky prizes! Every Tuesday, head over to Instagram for some fun and a chance to win some cool Halloween stickers and pins.
Wicked Art Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, I’ll showcase original Halloween art that most represents our theme of “Halloween Vintage Classic” from the world’s most talented artists.
Thursday Time Travels
Every Thursday, let’s travel back in time and revisit some great black and white haunted classic movies.
Friday Fright Nightcaps
It’s the return of Friday Fright Nightcaps and we’re gonna put the boos in booze!
Sinister Saturdays
Saturday nights are alright for fighting. It’s election year in the USA and what better way to get ready for November than by voting for your favorite scary movies!
Spooky Sundays
Spooky Sundays are for reading, relaxing, and recharging our brooms.
6th Annual Halloween Haiku Challenge
#Halloweenhaikuchallenge
Due to time constraints, I’ll be running a shorter challenge this year, starting in the last week in October, with me choosing a winner on Halloween night. More details to come, but for now, sharpen those pencils or pull up a blank page; I can’t wait to see those Halloween haiku!
Don’t forget to follow Halloweenhorrorhaiku on social media: Instagram, Threads, and Pinterest.
Have a Happy Halloween season, everyone!
Merry Christmas! I’ve had a nice lazy relaxing day. It’s been stressful last three months and now I’m ready for few days off to reset before a busy 2024. Tonight’s Christmas cocktail, a sweet and slightly fizzy concoction, is really an experiment of what’s left at the bottom of the kitchen cupboard, but I think it tastes pretty good.
Ingredients:
1 cup cranberry wine
1.5 oz Tequila
.05 oz Elderflower liqueur
ice (optional)
Wishing you a safe and happy holidays!
Happy Frankenstein Friday! Time for another Friday Fright Nightcap! Tonight, we celebrate Universal monster Dr. Frankstein with a classy cocktail stitched together with a bunch of different ingredients, just like his creations!
Ingredients:
2 oz. Midori
1 oz. vodka
1 oz. white rum
1 1/2 oz. Sprite
.5 oz. St-Germain elderflower liqueur
Mix ingredients well. Garnish with Maraschino cherries or fresh fruit. Serve chilled.
You can stream Universal’s Frankenstein, 1931, on Peacock, with a paid subscription.
Happy Friday! Time for another Friday Fright Nightcap! Tonight, we celebrate Universal monster The Wolfman with my kooky version of a tiramisu martini.
Pour ingredients into shaker and shake well. Pour into chocolate coated glass. Best when served chilled.
You can stream Universal’s The Wolfman 1941, on Prime Video, with a Prime subscription.
Happy Friday the 13th! Time for another Friday Fright Nightcap! Tonight, we celebrate Friday the 13th and Universal’s monster Dracula, with everyone’s favorite winetail, the Bloody Sangria!
Ingredients:
2 bottles of red wine (Red blends and Cabernets work best)
1/2 cup – spiced rum
1 can – Sprite (or Tangerine LaCroix)
1/2 cup – sugar
Assorted sliced fresh fruit
Mixing Instructions: Pour ingredients into a large jug and stir well. Refrigerate overnight.
If you’re trimming down or cutting out sugar, try switching out Sprite with Tangerine La Croix and only use 1/4 cup of sugar.
You can stream Universal’s Dracula, 1931, for free on Prime Video, with a Prime subscription.
Happy Friday! It’s the return of Friday Fright Nightcaps! Every Friday in October, I post a drink recipe in honor of one of my favorite Universal classic monsters movies. This week is a little concoction called Mummy’s Revival.
I’ll be honest, this recipe is a little sweet. I’m not sure if it’s the coffee or the sugar that can wake the dead, but this is a nice drink to come home to.
Ingredients:
.05 oz -1 oz espresso or dark coffee
1 oz. vodka
1 oz Kahlua
1 oz Bailey’s S’mores or Pumpkin Spice
Garnish:
Chocolate Syrup
Whipped cream for topping
Mixing Instructions:
Mix ingredients well into a shaker. Next, pour into a glass coated with chocolate syrup. Top with whipped cream.
If it’s too sweet, try 1 oz of espresso over coffee. Best when served chilled.
You can stream Universal’s The Mummy, 1932, for free on Prime Video, with a Prime subscription.
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