Trick or treat? Maybe both.

Who says Halloween is just for kids? Just in time for Autumn’s favorite holiday, Executive Chef, Michael Blum of Michael’s Kitchen, Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort, shares how he puts a fun twist on a very adult Halloween treat.

Recipe:

• Sour Apple Schnapps (DeKuypers Pucker Sour Apple recommended [2 ounces per 10 ounce glass])
• Vodka (6 ounces per 10 ounce glass)
• 3 Apples
• 3 Tablespoons of brown sugar, plus extra set aside for the rim of the glass
• White sugar for garnish (optional)
• 1 Teaspoon of cinnamon
• Caramels (melted)
• 2 Ounces of butter
• 1/2 Tablespoon of salt

Instructions:

Wash apples in hot water, then polish with a warm towel (this removes wax). Peel them, then cut into quarters. Place apple pieces in a glass dish. In a separate bowl, mix cinnamon, brown sugar, salt and butter. Coat the apples in the mixture, and bake at 325 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes (or until everything looks caramelized and golden). While the “apple mash” cooks for about 15 minutes, begin to rim the glasses by gently dipping the lip of the glass in melted caramel, then in brown sugar.

Take a few tablespoons of the mash and put it in a martini shaker, along with 2 ounces of Apple Pucker and 6 ounces of Vodka. Add a cup of ice and shake. Strain into a martini glass. For an extra bit of garnish, roll a fresh slice of apple in 50/50 mix of white and brown sugar.

Serving size varies, based on number of 10-oucne glasses desired. Enjoy!