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Halloween

Happy Hour: Jade Cocktail

Last week's candy corn cordial and slime rickey were such a playful way to get in the spirit of Halloween that I couldn't wait to continue on with the fun.

Last week's candy corn cordial and slime rickey were such a playful way to get in the spirit of Halloween that I couldn't wait to continue on with the fun.

This drink's day-glo-green hue hints at just the right amount of macabre without being too kitschy. It's also a last relic of the now-defunct Jade Bar, formerly one of my favorite haunts in San Francisco.

With a punchy melon flavor that resembles a lime Skittle, it'd be a great adult substitute for trick or treating. Interested in this ghoulish gulp? Then keep reading for the recipe.

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Happy Hour: Midori Sour

Midori is a green melon flavored liquor that is used as an ingredient to enhance cocktails.


Midori is a green melon flavored liquor that is used as an ingredient to enhance cocktails. Alternatively, midori can shine on its own as it does in the classic Midori Sour. A sorority girl's easy to drink cocktail, the Midori Sour is a refreshing summer drink. I usually can't drink more than one, but if you are in need of a quick cocktail while you're sitting in the sun, this is a great choice. Oh and the color makes for an electrifying, fun addition for a tropical or rave themed party. Get the recipe, read more