I rarely see Halloween decorations in peoples gardens or windows, unlike my favourite Halloween movie Hocus Pocus, where the houses are lavishly decorated. I never decorate my home, maybe a pumpkin here and there, but this year I'm pulling out all the stops.
It's usually around this time of year, when it gets dark early and its nippy outside that I love going late night shopping to my local Asda superstore. It's quite satisfying being able to shop when most people are at home with the kids tucked up in bed. I recently went on a late night shopping trip to Asda and when I came across the Halloween isle, I couldn't help but fill my basket with decorations and treats. I came across a Gothic Goblet at a bargain price and I just couldn't resist. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it and couldn't wait to begin experimenting. This is what I ended up with, a Gruesome Vampire Cocktail!
It's the perfect little decoration if you’re throwing a Halloween party on a budget or if you fancy being a little creative.
What you will need;
Red food colouring
Water
Oil
Stones
Goblet
Plastic Spider
Extras. (These are not essential);
Turkey baster
Green food colouring
Glitter
Begin with adding a small handful of stones to the bottom of your Gothic Goblet or your choice of glass. If you choose to use the same Gothic Goblet as I have, the stones will give the illusion of there being teeth at the bottom of the goblet. Fill your glass or goblet half way with water. Add a few drops of the red food colouring, or the colour of your choice. I chose red as it looks like blood. Give it a gentle stir to make sure the food colouring has mixed properly. Using 2:1 ratio add the oil, this will settle above the water.
To finish off your Gruesome Vampire Cocktail drop a plastic spider into the oil. I used a small Spider which I got as part of a Spider Web set from Asda. The spider will float in the oil.
Extra
If you want to add some extra touches, mix a little oil with some green food colouring in a tumbler. Give it a good stir to allow the food colouring to fuse with the oil. Using a turkey baster, let the mixture slowly drip on top of your Gruesome Vampire Cocktail. I think it looks like frog spawn, adding to the Halloween feel. It will settle at the top, floating above the water. If you're a lover of glitter, sprinkle a small amount of on top for final touches.
I would advise not to consume this Cocktail and keep out of reach from children.
Enjoy making your Gruesome Vampire Cocktail!
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