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Apples and dry ice add theater to these fall vodka cocktails

These two recipes embrace the cozy fall vibe and the fun of Halloween

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Madelynne Boykin of @BitesandBevsMedia

There are plenty of classic vodka cocktails that you already know about, and vodka is often thought of as a spirit for the warmer months due to its light and subtle character. But the great advantage of vodka as a mixing ingredient is that it can be combined with practically any flavor and still work well. So why not try out some fall-themed vodka cocktails?

All-natural vodka brand YoCo Vodka uses corn as the base for its vodka distillation, and it’s the perfect ingredient for mixing into seasonal cocktail. If you’re looking for a classic cozy fall drink that the Bonita Applebum makes use of apple cider for fall flavors plus Prosecco and gold flakes for a touch of glam.

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But if you love all things spooky then you will want to try the Monster, which uses activated charcoal for a deep black color and a chip of dry ice for a dramatic smoky effect that brings some fun and theater to your Halloween drinking.

YoCo Vodka’s Bonita Applebum

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz YoCo Vodka
  • 4 oz Apple Cider
  • 3 oz Prosecco

Method:

Rim your glass with cinnamon, combine ingredients and then garnish with dried apple and gold flakes.

YoCo Vodka’s Monster

Madelynne Boykin of @BitesandBevsMedia

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz YoCo Vodka
  • ¾ oz Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz Black Raspberry Liqueur
  • ½ oz Simple Syrup
  • ½ tsp Activated Charcoal
  • 1 pea-sized Dry Ice Chip

Method:

Add all ingredients except dry ice to a cocktail shaker. Fill completely with water ice and shake vigorously. Strain into glass, add the dry ice on top and watch your “monster” brew come to life.

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