Confession: I went trick-or-treating well into my college years.
I think celebrating Halloween on the 31st is one of the things I miss most about my younger years. I try to not let the day pass by unnoticed, even if the most I do is buy my own candy, put on some black + orange, and sip a spooky-themed drink while kicking back with a scary movie…
[ wear this ]
Artist Boatneck Tee, J.Crew Factory, $29.50 (extra 30% off with code SALE30!)
Distressed Skinny Jeans, Forever21, $30
Hoxton Heeled Sandals, ASOS, $75
Snappy Crossbody Clutch, Deena & Ozzy, $39
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[ drink that ]
sleepy hollow from good spirts by a.j. rathbun
[ ingredients ]
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, plus a spring for garnish
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 ounce Simple Syrup
Ice cubes
2 1/2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce apricot liqueur
[ directions ]
1. Add the mint, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a mixing glass or cocktail shaker. Using a muddler or hefty wooden spoon, muddle well.
2. Fill the cocktail shaker or glass halfway full with ice cubes. Add the gin and apricot liqueur. Shake as if you heard the horseman’s hoofbeats coming.
3. Strain into large cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a swizzle stick.
How are you celebrating Halloween this year?
I wanted to trick or treat in college but my campus was kind of secluded 🙁 I totally would have though! And I could wear this outfit. Freal.
Mmm, I am always down for a minty cocktail! And luckily, I think I have all these ingredients on-hand … might have to mix one up tonight 🙂
I wish adults could still go trick or treating, haha! It’s the best part of Halloween. Now I usually just dress up my dogs 🙂
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Emily, you’re tiny enough to actually have gotten away with trick or treating (lucky!) I almost bought that top from JCrew also 🙂
That cocktail sounds really delicious! I’m having a (belated) Halloween party this Saturday. I might just have to attempt this drink!
I’m the same way! I’m working so I’m insisting on dressing up for work!
i love that mix of orange and mint in the outfit you created! i’m dressing up on thursday for the halloween improv asylum show and friday night for a friend’s party! 🙂
Cute outfit and yummy-sounding drink! I miss trick or treating too…although since my Z is only 2 she won’t know if I share her candy… =)
Love the Halloween outfit! those shoes are great!
Rachel
theoxfordstyle.com
Hah! My college friends and I were literally just talking about how we went trick-or-treating freshman year in Beacon Hill. Two of us thought it was because we wanted an excuse to go to the Kerry/Heinz household, but then the third (with the better memory) informed us that we never made it because there was a line. So basically we just straight up trick-or-treated in Boston… as 18 year-olds. Cool kids!