It's Halloween!!

It's hard to believe that Halloween is actually here! And with it comes time to share my festive cocktail as well as something special for this specific holiday - pumpkin carving!!

I decided to go with something really easy to do this year but still wanted to make it "classy." I had seen this idea on Pinterest somewhere where they cut out a simple design in multiple places all around the pumpkin and it turned out so cool! The only problem is that I think a result of the added exposure to the elements because of the numerous cut outs the pumpkin decayed WAY FASTER. As in only last 2-3 days in decent condition. So I suggest if you want to try something like this to make sure to do it close to the time that you want to display it.

And yes, that is Nightmare Before Christmas you see playing in the background

Boooooo-ze time now:

Recipe after the jump: 

This cocktail was SOOOO tasty and perfectly in season - plus the chocolate and graham cracker rim was INCREDIBLE! This is the grown ups' candy ladies and gentleman! Enjoy!!