Keep your drinks cold and super spooky with this coffin-shaped inflatable cooler. It even come complete with a 43 inch skeleton to greet your guests.
Inflatable Skeleton Party Drink Cooler… Read more
Poizin Reserve by Armida Winery is a big zinfandel in a little coffin. The Healdsburg winery brags that this “wine to die for” is a blend of its best zinfandel grapes.
The 2005 and 2006 Reserves are best suited for wine lovers who enjoy a bold zinfandel and aren’t frightened by the $60–$90 price tag.
The Reserves’ less expensive cousin, the 2007 Poizon for $25, doesn’t come in a coffin but does present a lighter, … Read more
Mixing a Halloween cocktail that looks dark and sinister without the aid of sweet additives like grape gelatin is a challenge. Enter black vodka.
You won’t find American black vodka, because US government regulations say domestic distillers can’t call a spirit vodka unless it is “without distinctive character, aroma, taste or color.”
Other countries aren’t as strict in their definitions. Among the international black vodka offerings are Russia’s Eristoff wild berry vodka and Znapps black … Read more
Is there really a need to elaborate here? It’s beer pong with a spooky theme. Feel free to substitute your favorite Halloween Punch for beer.
As always, party responsibly! It says so on the box.
Halloween Punch Pong Party Game
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Halloween party and bar accessories are often overpriced, poorly-made and destined to haunt the back of your closet 11 months out of the year. Not so with these stainless steel martini shakers.
While perfect for Halloween, they are stylish enough to use year round. And you can pick them up at Target for under $15.
Turn your ice bucket into a chilling collection bones with the Fred Bone Chillers silicone ice tray.
Your Halloween cocktails and punches will be all the more frightening with frozen skulls and crossbones.
(Try using these bone cubes in a dark drink, like Black Punch, for maximum contrast.)
I’ve seen these a few places online and in person, but so far it looks like Sur La Table has the lowest price.… Read more
Dan Aykroyd’s new Crystal Head Vodka is making its rounds on the Internets. Why shouldn’t it? Even if the vodka is no good, the bottle is a glass skull! Who would want to have few glass skulls around the house. The vodka comes complete with the story of the 13 Crystal Heads.
Aykroyd explains, “Brought together, the Crystal Heads are said to contain vast knowledge and enlightenment capable of unlocking our most enigmatic ancient mysteries. … Read more
It’s Labor Day weekend. Wow! This summer flew by. Having spent the better part of August in the hospital may have something to do with it. Luckily, here in San Francisco, summer begins on Labor Day! To help celebrate my getting back on my feet and this hot SF weekend, the folks at Caravella Limoncello—yes, they are a sponsor—have sent us a slew of cool cocktails. I choose this tall, easy party cooler to kick … Read more
Who knew there was a whole day devoted to one of the greatest popsicle ever, the Creamsicle? What a great idea! I enjoyed these so much as a child (and occasionally as an adult).
Yum. They are awesome!
Of course, we have a version that comes in a cocktail glass. Get the recipe here.
Read more:
The Official Popsicle Website
National Creamsicle Day [Zany Holidays]
Happy National Creamsicle Day! [Slashfood]… Read more
Happy 4th. We’ve gathered a few fun links for your enjoyment!
10 Other Things That Happened on July 4th [Mental Floss]
Extreme Grilling [Slashfood.com]
Regional Recipes and Cocktails [Food Network]
Red, White & Booze
More 4th of July Cocktails [The Hostess Blog]
Fun debate on Asylum:
