1 Florida City Is Best To Be A Witch

Halloween is here, a time for all things spooky, and 1 Florida city has been named best to be a witch.

Being a witch is like living in a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. From brewing potions by day in a cozy cottage in a bubbling cauldron to roaming the enchanted woods and gathering with fellow witches under the moonlight. There are so many fun Halloween movies about witches from The Witches, Hocus Pocus, The Witches of Eastwick and more. But we all know they're works of fiction. But if you've ever wondered where in America witches would be the most welcome, BetMGM put together a list and on it, is 1 Florida city.

To compile the list of the best cities to be a witch, BetMGM looked at a variety of witchy factors like the number of broom shops, the percentage of residents self-identifying as Wiccan or Pagan, number of  metaphysical supply stores for potion ingredients and crystals, number of psychics and mediums, number of cottages and number of cemeteries just to name a few. They also looked at online search interest in things in pop culture like Harry Potter, Wicked, and American Horror Story: Coven.

Right here in the Sunshine State, 1 Florida city made the list. And that city is one of my favorites: Sarasota. The Gulf coast city came in 2nd place on the list with a score of 57.3. According to the data, the city has a thriving spiritual community with 14.54 astrology groups per 100k and 6.51 psychics and mediums per 100k. The city also has a high number of cottages, 31.29 per 100k.

Other cities in the top 5 include: Poughkeepsie, NY (#1), Charleston, SC (#3), Greenville, SC (#4) and Colorado Springs, CO (#5).

To see the full list, click here

Halloween is here and time to get the final items for your trick-or-treat soirees. To add to the adult festivities here are 5 easy cocktails for Halloween parties. The recipes listed here are this week's Fabulous Find.

Over the last couple of weeks I've given ideas for creative pumpkin carvings and festive recipes for party appetizers. In addition, last minute DIY costumes and good Halloween themed wine. The final addition to the party is a good cocktail.

The photo above is Candy Corn Shooter. It elevates the infamous Jell-O shot to a whole new lever. It's not hard just time consuming. The recipe serves 16.

Pour 3/4 cup boiling water into a small bowl. Add lemon gelatin mix; stir until dissolved. Pour 1 cup Rum into a glass measuring cup; add enough ice to make 1 1/4 cup. Stir into lemon gelatin until slightly thickened; remove any un-melted ice. Fill tall shot glasses 1/3 of the way with lemon gelatin mixture.

Refrigerate until the lemon gelatin layer is set, at least 90 minutes.

Pour remaining 3/4 cup boiling water into the small bowl. Add orange gelatin mix; stir until dissolved. Pour remaining 1 cup Rum into a glass measuring cup; add enough ice to make 1 1/4 cup. Stir into orange gelatin until slightly thickened; remove any un-melted ice. Pour over the lemon gelatin layer.

Refrigerate until the orange gelatin layer is set, at least 90 minutes.

Pour 2 tablespoons of warm water into a bowl. Add unflavored gelatin; stir until dissolved. Stir in condensed milk and ½ cup of Rum. Pour over the orange gelatin layer.

Refrigerate until the top layer is set, at least 30 minutes.

Creative Notes: Gelatin shots can be made for every occasion by changing the colors and flavors. The key is to ensure each layer is completely set before adding the next. In addition to changing the gelatin, change the flavors of rum to keep with the seasonal theme.

Last week I also introduced you to Crystal Head Vodka. It is bottle is shaped like a skull and it is super cool for Halloween. I also have a good recipe with that vodka, cranberry juice and sparkling wine. Click here to see it again.

When was the last time you had Hpnotiq? I remember when it first came out and the bar crowds could not get enough of it. I tried it again for the first time in awhile and I remembered why it's so popular. It is a blend of vodka, a touch of cognac and a blend of tropical fruit juices that just make you happy.

Hpnotiq is good on it's own over ice but also makes some great cocktails. Its color makes it perfect for Halloween festivities. Here is how to make the Green Monster. I think a little bit of dry ice in the pitcher would be the perfect extra touch.

Chill the ingredients and serve in a pitcher over ice. Add some dry ice for extra spooky effects.

This one  looks mysterious. You can have some fun with garnishes as well. Here is the recipe

 Mix all ingredients with ice. Strain into coupe glass and garnish with a brandied cherry. 

Now for something completely different. This almost feels like it is healthy with that fresh juiced carrot. If you don't have a juicer, you can buy carrot juice as a substitute. I can't wait to try this one.