"Dead Ringer" Cocktails

I love a good drink, (anytime of the year!) and I really love new and creative ideas for every occasion, including Halloween.  Here are some "Day of the Dead" cocktails forwarded to me by a good friend who was working with Sauza Tequila during the Toronto International Film Festival.  These cocktails were served at the post-screening premier party for the new movie Diary of the Dead, directed by George A. Romero, and they were a smash hit!

Corpse Reviver

• 2 oz. Sauza Gold Tequila
• 1/2 oz. Anise Liqueur
• 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
• Club Soda

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well.  Strain into a highball glass over ice and top with a splash of club soda.

Brain Hemorrhage

• 1/2 oz. Sauza Silver Tequila
• 1/2 oz. Sourz Sour Apple
• 1/2 oz. Starbucks Cream Liqueur
• A few drops of Grenadine

Pour Sauza Tequila and Sourz Sour Apple into a shot glass and slowly add the Cream Liqueur on top.  Top with grenadine drops.

Smashing Pumpkin Martini

• 3 oz. Sauza Silver Tequila
• 1 oz. Amaretto
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tbsp Gingerale

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and gently stir.  Strain into a chilled martini glass.

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BOO!