Jeepers Peepers
El Guapo Bitters and @the.sauceress have concocted this “Freaky Tiki” cocktail, perfect for a scary get-together. It features a festive combo of rum, lychee and blackberries, El Guapo Cuban Bitters and lime juice. Or mix up a batch for your Halloween night stroll with the trick-or-treaters (please sip responsibly, of course).
Hell Hound
Dat Dog posted this spooky spicy hot dog (from hell in the best way) for your Halloweenie dining. It features a habanero hot sausage, sweet ‘n spicy jalapeño relish, grilled onions, MORE jalapeños, tomatoes and SATAN SAUCE (habanero ketchup). Head on over and enjoy this devlish creation.
Spooky Sno
For those looking for a “cooler” Halloween festive treat, the team at Hansen’s Sno-Bliz cooked up some creative and not-so-creepy takes on the season. Combination inspirations include “corpse bride” (fresh blackberry syrup with cream of wedding cake, and grave graham cracker crumbs), “Nightmelon on Tchoupitoulas St” (cantaloupe syrup and jalapeños), “Ectoplasm” (pandan syrup with pistachio coconut milk pudding, and ghostly marshmallow fluff) and the “Cereal Killer” (cereal milk syrup, crushed strawberry “blood”, fruity pebbles). Head on over for a frightfully good time.
Scary Storytime
Now is the time to catch up on season two of our spooky podcast “Beyond the Grave” (plus listen or re-listen to season one). From witchy tales to ghostly encounters, murder, vampires and more, New Orleans has plenty of secrets to share. Listen now, if you dare!
Halloween Candy Hangover and Holdovers
If you somehow manage not to eat all of your treats, it’s no trick to transform your goodies into even more delicious creations. Food52.com has a long list of ideas, from leftover Halloween candy cookies to pumped up granola and a way to donate items to troops overseas. Check it out here, you glutton!
