October Brews 31: Vampire Cocktail

Happy Halloween!

Ingredients:
   - 1 scoop vanilla ice cream 
   - 1 oz. triple sec 
   - .5 oz. white crème de cacao 
   - drizzle of grenadine

Directions:
   Blend all ingredients except grenadine until smooth, pour into a stemmed cocktail glass. Drizzle grenadine over the top.


http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/vampire-cocktail-recipe/index.html

October Brews 30: Zombie Cocktail

Ingredients:
   - 1 oz. apricot brandy 
   - 1 oz. light rum 
   - 1 oz. dark or Jamaican rum 
   - 1 oz. lime juice 
   - 2 dashes grenadine 
   - orange juice 
   - 1 oz. Bacardi 151 rum

Directions:
   Mix light and dark rum and brandy in a cocktail shaker, add lime juice and grenadine. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with cracked ice. Fill glass with orange juice, but leave enough room to float the Bacardi 151 rum on top. Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.


http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/zombie-cocktail-recipe/index.html

October Brews 29: Witches' Brew

Ingredients:
   - 2 oz. mixed pineapple and cranberry juice
   - 2 oz. 7-Up or Sprite
   - 1-1/4 oz. shot Malibu Coconut Rum

Directions:
   Mix juices and 7-Up or Sprite in a highball glass. Pour shot of rum down the side of the glass right before drinking.


http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/witches-brew-halloween-cocktail-recipe/index.html

October Brews 28: Black Devil Martini

Finishing off the month with Halloween cocktail ideas!


http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/black-devil-martini-recipe/index.html

Ingredients:
   - 2 oz. dark rum
   - .5 oz. dry vermouth
   - black olives
   - orange sugar

Directions:
    Stir and strain into chilled martini glass that has been rimmed with orange sugar, then garnish with black olives.

October Brews 27: Amanzi Masala Chai

Type: Black Tea
Brew Time: 4 minutes

Ingredients: Black tea, green cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper

Health Benefits:
       - Neutralizes germs
       - Deactivates viruses
       - Protects against heart disease
       - Increases energy levels
       - Aids in regulating blood sugars

October Brews 26: Amanzi Thai Green

Type: Green Tea
Brew Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients: Green tea, lemongrass, coconut shreds

Health Benefits:
       - High in antioxidants
       - Boosts the immune system
       - Improves mental alertness
       - Helps remove toxins
       - Aids in regulating blood sugars
       - Contains cancer fighting properties

October Brews 25: Amanzi Roasted Almond

Type: Herbal Tea
Brew Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients: Apple pieces, planed and crushed almonds, cinnamon pieces, beetroot pieces

Health Benefits:
       - Naturally caffeine free
       - Supports hydration
       - Helps to relax and relieve stress
       - Good source of vitamins and minerals