My friend Tara told me about a Candy Corn Martini that she had heard about on the radio. Always curious about finding new cocktails, I did a little research. I made the recipe the way I found it, then made it MY way, which I have to say is much better. It was great for an impromptu Halloween dinner last weekend.
Candy Corn Martini (original recipe)
from Food Network Magazine
1/2 cup candy corn
1 1/2 cups vodka
2 oz. orange liqueur
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 large egg white
Begin by combining the candy corn and the vodka in an airtight container. Allow to sit at least 3 hours. The candy corn will dissolve in the vodka.
For the drink, combine 4 oz. of the vodka, 2 oz. orange liqueur, the lemon juice and egg white. Fill cocktail shaker with ice and shake until combined (about 30 seconds). Pour into 2 martini glasses, garnish with candy corn.
MY Candy Corn Martini
Use the same method for infusing the vodka with the candy corn.
Combine 4 oz. infused vodka, 1 oz. vanilla vodka, 2 oz. orange liqueur, juice of 1 orange, 1 tablespoon simple syrup and 1 1/2 oz. cream. Fill cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Makes 2 martinis.
