The Irwins’ Halloween Potion Spellbook

Neighborly fun, festive recipes, and a little real estate magic 

Hi friends!  We’re Team Irwin — your neighborhood real estate duo with a spooky side.

We had so much fun handing out our “adult potions” this Halloween that we wanted to share the recipes with you (plus a few family-friendly treats, too!). Whether you picked up a Jell-O shot at our cooler or you’re reading this from home, we’re so glad you’re here.

Grab a cauldron (or a shaker) and let’s get brewing! 

 ADULT POTIONS

 Bloody Sunrise (Tequila Jell-O Shots)

Ingredients:

• 1 box (6 oz) strawberry or cherry Jell-O
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup tequila
• Optional: a few drops of grenadine on top for that “bloody” effect

Directions:

1. Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water and stir well.
2. Add tequila and cold water, mix again.
3. Pour into 2-oz cups and chill 3–4 hours.
4. Drizzle with grenadine before serving for a fun, spooky touch!
   
   

 Candy Corn Dream (Vodka Jell-O Shots)

Ingredients:

• 2 boxes (6 oz each) orange Jell-O
• 4 cups boiling water
• 2 cups cold water
• 2 cups vanilla or whipped vodka
• Optional: whipped cream + candy corn for garnish

Directions:
Mix just like above — dissolve, add vodka, chill overnight, then top with whipped cream if you’re feeling festive!

 FESTIVE COCKTAILS

 Witch’s Brew Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Midori (melon liqueur)
• 2 oz lemonade
• Splash of Sprite or club soda

 Black Magic Mule

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• ½ oz blackberry syrup or purée
• Ginger beer
• Fresh lime juice

Directions: Pour over ice, top with ginger beer, and garnish with a blackberry or lime slice.

 KID-FRIENDLY FUN

 Monster Mash Mocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Sprite or 7-Up
• ½ cup pineapple juice
• Splash of grenadine
• Gummy eyeballs or worms for garnish

Directions: Pour over ice and watch the colors swirl — spooky, sweet, and kid-approved!

 Spooky Snack Mix

Ingredients:

• 4 cups popcorn
• 2 cups pretzels
• 1 cup candy corn
• ½ cup chocolate chips or M&Ms
• Drizzle of melted white chocolate

Directions: Toss everything together, spread on wax paper, and let it cool before serving. A perfect treat for movie night or trick-or-treat after-snacking!

 HEALTHY POTION OPTION

 Protein Witch Shake

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1 banana
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 cup milk of choice
• Handful of ice

Directions: Blend until smooth! It’s a perfect “morning-after” recovery shake for busy parents who still have candy hangovers. 

If you love local fun, easy recipes, and small-town charm, come hang out with us on Instagram! 

That’s where we share behind-the-scenes fun, Central Valley happenings, home inspiration, and a sprinkle of everyday life (plus more seasonal goodies like this!).

 Follow along:
 @jennielaura
 @chrisirwinrealtor

If you’d like to stay in touch beyond social media, feel free to send us a quick DM — we love connecting with neighbors and sharing what’s new in the Central Valley community. 

P.S. Whether you’re brewing potions or thinking about a new home, we’re always here to help!  Just reach out anytime — we’d love to connect.

From our home to yours —
Happy Halloween! 

 Chris & Jennie Irwin
Team Irwin | Craft & Bauer Real Broker