Toast season with candy corn vodka

Tricking and treating may be all about the kids, but this grown-up use for candy corn will give adults yet another reason to raid the little ones’ goodie bags.

These martini-like cocktails use vodka infused with candy corn, which needs to be made at least 3 hours ahead.

Candy Corn Cordials

Start to finish: 5 minutes active (plus 3 hours to infuse)

Servings: 2, plus extra infused vodka

1/2 cup candy corn, plus extra for garnish

1-1/2 cups vodka

Ice

2 ounces orange liqueur

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1 large egg white

In a jar with an airtight lid, combine the 1/2 cup of candy corn and the vodka. Cover and set aside for at least 3 hours. When ready, strain out and discard the solids.

To prepare the drinks, in a cocktail shaker filled with ice combine 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of the candy corn vodka, the orange liqueur, lemon juice and egg white. Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds, then strain into 2 chilled martini glasses. Garnish with candy corn.

– Recipe from the October issue of Food Network Magazine