Countdown Day #16: Spiders & Chocolates

Cocaine Princess here.

Good Saturday morning!! Do you know what today is?

If you said Saturday you are of course correct but it's also "Sweetest Day."

The origin of this day:

"Observed the 3rd Saturday  in the month of October, SWEETEST DAY observance originated in Cleveland in 1922. Herbert Birch Kingston, a philanthropist and candy company employee wanted to bring happiness into the lives of orphans, shut-ins and others who were forgotten. With the help of friends, he began to distribute candy and small gifts to the underprivileged.

On the first Sweetest Day, movie star Ann Pennington presented 2,200 Cleveland newspaper boys with boxes of candy to express gratitude for their service to the public.

Another popular movie star, Theda Bara, distributed 10,000 boxes of candy to people in Cleveland hospitals and also gave candy to all who came to watch her film in a local theater.

Primarily a regional observance celebrated in the Great Lakes region and the Northeast, Sweetest Day is gradually spreading to other areas of the country. People tend to take the Sweetest Day tradition with them when they move. Ohio is the top state for Sweetest Day sales, followed by Michigan and Illinois. Texas, California and Florida are among the top 10 states in sales.
 
Over the years the popularity of this holiday quickly spread. Today, is celebrated with loved ones and friends. However, we encourage you to follow the intent of the original holiday, and find ways to give candy and small gifts to those in need. Remember, sometimes it's the sweet little gestures that speak volumes."

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It maybe Sweetest Day but the countdown continues. 15 days left until Halloween. 

My lovelies I present to you Halloween themed drinkie #16:

Saturday October 16th, 2010,
"Spider's Kiss"

 "This cocktail has all of the gruesome style you want for a haunting party, yet it is absolutely delicious. The visual effect combines chocolate spider webs dripping with "blood" (grenadine) surrounding the unmistakable green glow of Midori. It's quite the sight, just be sure to chill the glass after the applying the webbing for the ultimate ghoulish cocktail."


INGREDIENTS:
 * 1 part Midori Melon Liqueur
 * 1 part SKYY Vodka
 * Juice from 1/2 Lemon
 * Chocolate syrup
 * Grenadine
 * Chocolate Dipped Orange Slice For Garnish

PREPARATION:
1. Draw a chocolate web into a martini glass.
2. Place in freezer and chill for a ghostly effect.
3. Shake all ingredients and strain into glass.
4. For a blood effect, drizzle grenadine down the side of the glass.
5. Garnish with a chocolate dipped orange slice.

Tomorrow Drinkie#17

XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess