October 25th, 2012 
Nadia G from Bitchin Kitchen (Photo Credit: Cooking Channel TV)
Halloween is not just a holiday for children these days. Adults are joining the spooky fun. These delicious ideas for Halloween entertaining with provide a twist of ghoulish and delightful. The fabulous Nadia G of Bitchin’ Kitchen whipped up a few creepy recipes for you to enjoy, complimenting Van Gogh flavored vodka. Visit Nadia at the Cooking Channel for more toothsome recipes.
Tootsie Roll Cocktail
Recipe courtesy of Nadia G
- 1½ ounces Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka
- 3 ounces orange juice
- Fresh orange wedge
- Finely grated chocolate
Directions: Run the wedge of fresh orange around the top of a lowball glass, then dip in finely grated chocolate to create a tasty rim. Fill the glass with ice. Pour all the ingredients over the ice and stir.
Caramel Apple Punch (serves 12)
Van Gogh Halloween Cocktails (Photo Credit: Van Gogh)
Recipe courtesy of Nadia G
- 2½ cups Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka
- 3 cups old-fashioned apple juice
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 bottle (750 ml) sparkling apple cider, chilled
- 2 apples, thinly sliced
Directions: Place apple juice in small saucepan with cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then take from heat and let cool. Fill a large punch bowl with ice. Pour in the Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka and cooled apple juice with cinnamon sticks. Top with sparkling apple cider and float apple slices on top as garnish.
Smoky Chipotle Bloody Mary
Recipe courtesy of Nadia G
- 2 ounces Van Gogh BLUE Triple Wheat Vodka
- 2 tablespoons fresh horseradish
- 1 teaspoon chipotle paste
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Tomato juice to top
- ½ a lime to garnish
- Fresh lime to rim a glass
- Celery salt to rim a glass
Directions: Run a wedge of fresh lime around the top of a lowball glass, then dip glass in celery salt to create a tasty rim. Add all the ingredients in a glass and mix. Fill glass with ice. Garnish with freshly grated horseradish and a squeeze of ½ a lime.
