Welcome to the October round for Food ‘n Flix.
This month, Elizabeth at The Lawyer’s Cookbook is hosting Hocus Pocus.
You can check out her announcement post here.
I have been on a Sex and the City binge-watching extravaganza. (Thanks for adding it, Amazon, to Prime viewing!) Luckily for me, I could take time out to view Hocus Pocus AND still get my Sarah Jessica Parker fix.
I have never seen Hocus Pocus. I agree with so many of the reviews; it is the best Halloween film ever. Truly, what a fun film in true Disney fashion. A mostly family film, with the exception of a few virgin jokes, I enjoyed making time to watch it for this month’s feature. Every year a group of us dress up at school for Halloween. We’ve had a Wizard of Oz theme with flying monkey costumes. Of course, I was the Wicked Witch of the West. This year, we are dressing like the Pink Ladies from Grease. I think at least three of us will be the Sanderson sisters next year.
The Hubs was out of town, it was a dark and stormy night, I started streaming Hocus Pocus…..I needed a cocktail before I settled in.
I settled on a “pumpkintini,” as sort of an ode to Sarah Jessica Parker and her later Cosmopolitan swiggin’ Carrie Bradshaw.
Hocus Pocus Pumpkintini
Hocus Pocus Pumpkintini
from Pumpkin Martini1 T. sugar
¼ t. pumpkin pie spice, divided
1 1/2 oz. vodka
2 T. half and half
1 T. pumpkin puree (You may used can or homemade.)*
1 T. pure maple syrup
¼ t. pure vanilla extractCombine the sugar and ⅛ teaspoon of the pumpkin pie spice on a small plate. Dip the rim of a chilled martini glass in water, then dip in the sugar to coat.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, half and half, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and the remaining ⅛ teaspoon of the pumpkin pie spice. Shake vigorously, then strain into the prepared glass.
*Actually, I used butternut squash puree because I had some in the freezer.
And, as an homage to Billy, the good zombie, I made another drink:
Good Zombie Voodoo Cocktail
Good Zombie Voodoo Cocktail
based on Blood Sucker Cocktail1 1/2 oz. Don Q Puerto Rican Rum
1/2 oz. triple sec
coconut-pineapple sparkling juice drink (like Simply Balanced from Target)
1 T. strawberry puree
icePlace ice in a rocks glass and add rum and triple sec. Top off with the sparkling juice. Drizzle strawberry puree around the edges of the glass. Serve.
Thanks to Elizabeth at The Lawyer’s Cookbook for hosting this fun film for October.
I honestly don’t know which one I prefer. The Pumpkintini is almost a dessert in a glass. The Zombie Voodoo Cocktail is refreshing and light.
Why not have one of each? I hope you enjoy these potent potables and serve them up for you own Halloween shindig.
Please join us in November for The Hundred Foot Journey hosted by Camilla at Culinary Adventures with Camilla. If you enjoy the film, then grab the novel by Richard Morais and play along at Cook the Books. The deadline for both events is November 30. Click here for more information.
It must have been fun creating those cocktails!
Creating and drinking them! 🙂
Hold up. You’ve never seen Hocus Pocus?! It’s one of my favorites! I’m a huge Bette Midler fan. 🙂
I know, right? I’m a huge SJP fan!
I love Bette Midler but have never heard of this film and will check it out. That Blood Sucker Cocktail sounds perfect to me!
I bet you will like the film, with or without a cocktail in hand.
What a fun post! I love where you went with the movie.
Thanks, Elizabeth, and thanks for hosting this month with such a fun film.
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You had me at martini and SATC. The voodoo cocktail looks very inviting. -Kimberly (Coffee and Casseroles)
Who knew SJP was in anything before SATC?
I think I will have one of each. Thanks for sharing.
The bar is open!
I am heading over right not this hallow’s eve to sample each, both look great but love the Cosmo twist on the pumpkintini 🙂
You must try them both!
I think I’ve seen bits and pieces of Hocus Pocus—but now I need to see it from start to finish! Thanks for sharing two wonderful Halloween cocktails–I don’t know which I’d try first!
Just sip them both.
I want one in each hand, please! I’m glad you finally watched it – and in style… 😉
I agree—why not one of each?
I love how creative your cocktails are and the tribute to SJP and her cosmos and to Zombie Billy, one of my favorite Hocus Pocus characters. I will probably go with the Good Zombie because I love the look of the floating strawberry puree (and I am one of the few people in America who can’t stand pumpkin pie spice or anything made with the flavors.) Hah! 😉 Great job!
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