Friday, July 15, 2011

Cotton Candy

Everyone has a joyful childhood memory of devouring a big fluffy bag of freshly spun cotton candy at the fair. As the sugary wisps dissolve, these puffs of sweetness bring a smile to everyone’s face. So, why not enjoy the sheer bliss of cotton candy as an adult? With a bit of a twist, you can! Awaken your inner child by treating yourself with pretty Pink and Blue Gems from Starfire Jewelry, make some Cotton Candy Cosmos (recipe below), grab some friends, some tickets for the Ferris wheel and start making some happy memories!


The Inspiration:



The Jewelry:











The Cocktail: 


Cotton Candy Cosmo

Makes 1

A nice size handful of Cotton Candy (sold year round at stores like walmart) 
* 1 1/2 oz Pinnacle Cotton Candy Vodka 
* 1/2 oz  X Rated Fusion Liquor 
* 1 oz  Cranberry Juice (100% pure)
* Martini Shaker 
* Martini Glass 
* Sugar for rimming the glass.
* Ice

TIP: This is a strong drink, add more cranberry to dilute, the flavor will still be a carnival ride for your taste buds. 

In a martini shaker add ice, cotton candy vodka, X Rated, and cranberry juice. Shake until well mixed and chilled. Rim your martini glass in sugar. Take a heaping handful of cotton candy and place in your martini glass and slowly pour the contents of the shaker directly over the cotton candy. Watch the cotton candy just disappear and crystallize at the bottom of the martini glass.  Enjoy!