Halloween Cocktails From Van Gogh Imports

With Halloween right around the corner, Van Gogh Imports has concocted some Halloween-themed cocktails to keep you in the SpOoOoOkY spirit!

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Van Goghst Punch (serves 12)

Created by The Cocktail Guru, Jonathan Pogash

1 bottle Van Gogh Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka

12 oz. orange juice

12 oz. pomegranate juice

12 oz. club soda or lemon-lime soda

Directions: Pour ingredients into large punch bowl or pitcher filled with ice and stir to chill and dilute.  Ladle or pour out into small punch glasses.

Garnish: Several sliced orange wheels

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The Green Goblin

1 oz. Molinari Sambuca Extra

1/2 oz. coconut syrup

1/2 oz. pineapple juice

Blue curacao according to taste

Directions:  Gently pour into the shot glass the ingredients – following the order above – in order to obtain three different and well defined layers.

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Panamanian Devil

Created by The Cocktail Guru, Jonathan Pogash

2 oz. Ron Abuelo Añejo

1 oz. chilled espresso

3 drops liquid smoke

1/4 oz. simple syrup

Spray of Lucid Absinthe

Directions: Shake first four ingredients with ice and strain into martini glass rimmed with smoked chili powder.  Spray on top of drink some Lucid Absinthe.  Garnish with flamed orange peel.

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Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert Shots

Created by Celebrity Chef, Jon Ashton

1/4 Cup Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka

1 can (14 oz) Pumpkin, chilled

3 oz. Reduced-fat cream cheese

6 oz. Low fat vanilla yogurt

1 Cup low fat milk

1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 Teaspoon nutmeg
6 Teaspoons graham cracker crumbs, optional

Directions:  Place all ingredients (except graham cracker crumbs) in a blender and blend until silky. Pour into shot glasses and top each serving with a teaspoon of graham cracker crumbs.

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