Blood Orange Vodka
• 2 blood oranges
• 1 bottle(s) (750-ml) premium vodka
1. Wash and dry oranges. Cut into 1/4-inchthick rounds and layer in a tall, wide-mouth
jar.
2. Pour vodka over top (reserve bottle); seal
lid. Allow to infuse in a cool, dark place for 3
to 4 days.
3. Meanwhile, soak bottle to remove labels;
clean bottle and have it ready to fill. Strain
infused vodka through a cheesecloth-lined
sieve; discard solids. Use a funnel to pour
liquid back into bottle. Store in refrigerator
or freezer until ready to give. Tie a bow and
attach a gift card, or create your own label.
Witches Brew
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1 (6-ounce) package lime gelatin
2 cups boiling water
3 cups chilled pineapple juice
1 (2 liter) bottle chilled lemon-lime soft
drink or ginger ale
• 2 cups chilled vodka
Pour the gelatin mix into a large bowl. Slowly stir in the boiling water. Stir at least 2
minutes, until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in the pineapple juice. Let cool to
room temperature.
Wearing heavy duty gloves or using tongs,
place the block of dry ice in the bottom of
the cauldron. (Dry ice will burn skin, so handle it with gloves and tongs and keep it away
from kids and pets!)
Use an ice pick to break the block into smaller chunks, if necessary.
Fill the cauldron with just enough water to
cover the dry ice. It will begin to "steam."
Place the punch bowl inside the cauldron,
on top of the dry ice. The cauldron will appear to be magically smoking.
Entrap the sterilized rubber hand between
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the cauldron and the punch bowl, squeezing it tight so the hand appears to be reaching out of the mist for help. Hot-glue the
hand to the cauldron, if necessary, to hold it
in place.
Carefully pour the drink mixture into the
punch bowl. Slowly add the chi Y