Friday, October 30, 2009

Cocktail of the Week: Candy Corn Martini

Need a cocktail to fortify you for the hordes of trick-or-treaters that will descend tomorrow night? Here's the perfect thing.

It's yummy as posted, but the orange liqueur definitely affects the final product. If you're a true candy corn addict, try the infused vodka on its own. Shake it with crushed ice and strain it into a cocktail glass. And but of course, garnish with a bit of candy corn.

Candy Corn Martini
Makes two cocktails.

For the infused vodka:
1/2 cup candy corn
1 1/2 cups vodka

For the martinis:
2 ounces orange liqueur
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 large egg white
Candy corn, for garnish

Infuse the vodka: Combine the candy corn and vodka in an airtight container; set aside for at least 3 hours, then strain.

Make the cordials: Add 4 ounces of the candy corn vodka, the orange liqueur, lemon juice and egg white to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds. Strain into 2 chilled martini glasses and garnish with candy corn.

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