With three days until Halloween, the push for many Ball State University students to find an original creative costume is increasing daily.
There are many alternatives to the traditional costume-in-a-bag approach. Instead of going to the store and snatching the last "nurse or doctor" costume off the shelf, try doing it yourself.
For students who want to go bold and be the ultimate campus trendsetter, costumes can be created from scratch. One way to create an inexpensive costume, Ball State student Ryan Madison, is to shop at area thrift stores.
All you need is a little imagination and your idea will come to life. A thrift shop is the perfect spot to find the one-of-a kind ingredients to your dream costume. Goodwill provides endless possibilities.
Ball State student Ryan Madison found his entire costume at Goodwill. The store in Muncie is located at 5035 W. Hessler Road.
"I went to Goodwill and got everything I needed. I found a cowboy hat, a plaid shirt and a snake belt for $6," Madison said.
Drink ideas:
Kahlúa Cryptini
2 oz. Kahlúa
1 oz. vodka
1/2 part fresh brewed espresso
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass.
Devil's Poison
1 oz. Jack Daniels
1 oz. 151 Bacardi Rum
Fill a shaker with ice, pour the Jack Daniels and 151 Bacardi Rum into shaker and shake. Strain into a shot glass.
Eerie Eyeballs
2 oz. SKYY Infusions Grape
1 oz. Lillet Blanc Aperitif Wine
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
1 oz. Freshly squeezed Lime Juice
1 oz. Simple Syrup
Mix ingredients in mixing pint over ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a stemless champagne flute and garnish with fresh grapes on a pick.
Vampire's Elixir
1 1/2 oz. SKYY Infusions Raspberry
3/4 oz. White Chocolate Liqueur
1 oz. Half and Half
Strawberry Syrup
Dress strawberry syrup on the inside and rim of a chilled martini glass. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into martini glass. Garnish with vampire teeth.
Drink recipes courtesy drinkoftheweek.com
Snack ideas:
Gummy Worms in Pudding Dirt
This classic Halloween treat can be assembled in a matter of minutes. Make it unique and sophisticated by serving in martini or wine glasses.
Ingredients:
* 2 packages of chocolate pudding mix, prepared according to package directions or 8 store-bought pudding snack packs
* 8-10 chocolate cookies, crushed by hand in a plastic sandwich bag or a food processor
* package of gummy worms
Steps
* Spoon pudding into the glasses.
* Arrange gummy worms as desired.
* Spoon crushed cookie "dirt" over pudding & worms.
Serves: 4
How to Serve: Cold
Meringue Cookie Bones
Meringue cookies are both light and inexpensive to make. Bake these in bone shapes for a fun Halloween party treat.
Ingredients
* 5 egg whites, at room temperature
* 1/2 Teaspoon cream of tartar
* 1 1/2 Cup(s) sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 drops yellow food dye
Steps
* Preheat oven to 220 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
* Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with a standing mixer or a hand mixer until soft peaks form, approximately 5 minutes.
* Gradually add sugar.
* Add vanilla extract and yellow food dye. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
* Spoon mixture into plastic baggie and cut off a 1/4 - 1/2 inch tip in the corner of the bag.
* Pipe a 3-4" strip onto a cookie sheet. Pipe two balls on either end of the strip. Smooth any peaks with a damp finger. Repeat until the cookie sheets are filled.
* Bake for one hour. Then, turn off heat and allow the cookies to sit for at least an hour. Do not open oven at any time during the baking process.
* Carefully remove cookies from parchment paper and store in an airtight container. Recipe yields 3-4 dozen.
Recipes courtesy celebrations.com.
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