Classic Cocktails with a Twist from Herradura Silver

Herradura Sangre Maria

Ingredients

. 2 oz of Herradura Silver

. 1/2 oz pickle juice

. 2 oz tomato juice

. 1/2 oz orange juice

. 1/2 oz lime juice

. large bar spoon of Horseradish

. 1/4 oz of Cholula sauce

. 4 large dashes of Tabasco

. 1/2 Worcestershire sauce

. 1/2 oz red wine

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a large cocktail shaker, stir and strain into a large glass filled with cubed ice. Garnish with a cayenne salted pickle and a lemon wedge.

Corpse Survivor

Ingredients

·         ⅔ oz Herradura Silver

·         ⅔ oz Lemon Juice

·         ⅔ oz Lillet Blanc 

·         ⅔ oz Cointreau

·         Spray of absinthe

Directions: Spritz a little absinthe into a chilled coupe glass and set aside. Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with cubed ice. Shake hard, strain into the chilled coupe glass, garnish with a twist of lemon zest.

Blood Orange

Ingredients

·         2oz el Jimador Silver

·         2oz Blood orange juice

·         ½ oz Lime Juice

·         ½ oz Agave Syrup

·         6-8 mint leaves

Directions: Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake vigorously. Strain into a high ball over cubed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime disc.

This November 2nd we celebrate Día de los Muertos, a holiday celebrated in many countries of Latin America and recently incorporated into the Halloween celebration in the U.S. as well. Graves and altars will be decorated with any possible things that were loved by those special ones: favorite food, favorite flowers and of course, their favorite tequila.

Hop on the spirit of celebration and, after painting your face as a calavera (skull) or dressing up with your last minute costume, cheer to the lives of your favorite family members or that unforgettable friend that’s no longer with us. 

Herradura Tequila got crafty and they are sharing full recipes specially designed for your Day of the Dead celebration. Cheers!

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Ghouls, Goblins & Gays: Hocus Pocus Halloween RECAP

Photos courtesy Dan Lax / Jerusalem House

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(l-r) Rich Eldredge, Kaedy Kiely, John Gidding, Jovita Moore, Jason Moattar and yours truly, E. Vincent Martinez.

For the second year in a row I've had the privilege of supporting the Jerusalem House by serving as a judge at their long-standing Halloween party, a staple in Atlanta. The judges' panel [look for our pic in the slideshow] had a blast, but that's not to say choosing a winner was easy! So much time, effort and passion goes into the making of the costumes that it becomes very difficult to narrow our choices.

The energy of the party guests combined with multiple open bars and a good DJ spinning great beats makes this the Halloween bash of the year - every year! Now in its 16th year, you know they're doing something right! But of course, it's the cause that truly matters here. Jerusalem House provides housing and services to families, children and individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. 

The theme this year was Hocus Pocus. Browse through the slideshow and you'll find everything from a terrifying American Horror Story's Twisty the Clown who gave me nightmares, to superheroes and villains. From tragic to magic, it's all there!

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Have a Freixenet Halloween

Freixenet’s “black cauldron” of bubbles, Cordon Negro Brut is a fabulous addition to your Halloween celebrations. Delightfully decadent and refreshingly bubbly, Cordon Negro Brut is the ideal sparkler to sip while getting ready for the night. Here are some great, grown-up ideas on how you and Freixenet can take your Halloween to the next level:

1.  “Costume-ize your bottle”: Cordon Negro Brut is the perfect party prop!  Grab some girlfriends and gold paint pens (or glow in the dark ones) and host your own “costume-ize your bottle” party - like pumpkin carving without the mess! Mummies, pirates, and witches (oh my!), the possibilities are endless for entertaining this Halloween.  

2. Minis for the win: Also available in personal-sized, 187 ml bottles ($3), these mysterious minis are a no-brainer when it comes to serving. Add festive orange straws and you are all set for a fun-filled evening and free of doing the dishes later.

3. Hauntingly good pairings: Tricks and treats for adults=food and wine pairings. Cordon Negro Brut pairs beautifully with rich foods like Roast Pumpkin Ravioli with Mascarpone or the classic caramel popcorn balls, making it the ultimate spooky sipper this All Hallows Eve.

Try this at home and have a Happy & safe Halloween! (And hey, remember, Freixenet is good year round!!)

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The Best Disco in Town!

Ah ah eh eh let's all chant; Ah ah eh eh let's all chant; Your body, 

my body;

Everybody move your body ... Let's All Chant!

B52s Fred Schneider and DJ Vicki Powell will see to that!

It's DISCOWEEN - undeniably the BEST Halloween disco costume party in Atlanta at

Paris on Ponce

, Friday, October 28th. 8:30pm

Fay Gold, Mara Davis, Coy Wire and I will be judging the costume and dance contests where the grand prize in each category is an iPad!

Enjoy an open bar, 70's themed food by Dennis Dean Catering, a photo booth, gogo dancers, Queens: Bubba D. Licious, Nicole Paige Brooks and Erica Lee. Raffling a vintage Gucci handbag and an original Kate Simon photograph. Just fabulous!

100% of the the proceeds benefit

Canine Companions for Independence

. Tickets are only $60 [$75 at door] Tickets are hot & going fast SO get yours today and dust off those platforms!

PURCHASE TICKETS

I'm going to channel a young Elton John, circa 1977 and the platforms pictured are going to help me do that!

See you on the dance floor!

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