Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons shakes hands with Will Levis #8 of the Tennessee Titans after the game at Nissan Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Congrats to the Carolina Panthers for getting a win. There will be no winless teams in the 2023 season. Meanwhile, the Cowboys look explosive again and the Chiefs were horrible vs the Broncos. And Will Levis, welcome to the NFL. He had 4 touchdown passes Sunday. Look out for the Bengals because Joe Burrow looks healthy now. And the Jets vs Giants set football back 50 years with one of the ugliest games ever. After all that, we rank them from last to first! For NFL Week 9, here we go.
32. CARDS – Kyler may be playing soon. Or not.
31. PANTHERS – Finally got their first Dub!
30. PATRIOTS – Could not handle Dolphins.
29. BEARS – Tyson Bagent is not going to be the guy.
28. GIANTS- Loss to the Jets was UGLY!
27. PACKERS – Jordan Love is not good.
26. BRONCOS – Stunned the Chiefs…and everyone else!
25. COLTS – Tough day vs the Saints.
24. COMMANDERS – Hung with the Eagles.
23. RAMS – Blown out by the Cowboys.
22. RAIDERS – Maxx Crosby is scary good.
21. CHARGERS- Justin Herbert easy night vs the Bears.
20. TITANS – Will Levis! The future is now.
19. BUCS- Having trouble right now.
18. SAINTS- Derek Carr looks healthy again.
17. FALCONS – Will Levis was too much for them.
16. TEXANS – Lost to the Panthers.
15. JETS- Ugly win vs the Giants. But it was a win.
14. VIKINGS- Kirk Cousins out for the year after getting team to 4-4.
13. BROWNS -Late touchdown beat them in Seattle.
12. STEELERS – Beat up at home.
11. BENGALS- Joey Burrow looks healthy now.
10. BILLS- Got the job done Thursday vs the Bucs.
9. COWBOYS – Big blowout win vs the Rams.
8. 49ERS- OOPS! Three losses in a row.
7. CHIEFS – Horrible loss in Denver.
6. JAGS – Longest win streak in the NFL.
5. LIONS- Gritty win over the Raiders.
4. SEAHAWKS – How’d you like the old uniforms?
3. DOLPHINS- Speed kills. And they killed the Patriots.
2. RAVENS – Looking really good right now.
1. EAGLES- Tough win vs Washington.
Many people celebrated Halloween over the weekend. Others wait until the actual day. Then there are those who do both. I have friends who live in Southwest Florida neighborhoods that are super popular for trick or treating. But here, it's not just about the kids. They make the night fun for the adults too with Halloween themed food and drink. For those of you still pulling together your gatherings, here are some last minute Halloween inspired cocktails to add to the fun.
Sure you can open wine, have a cooler of beer and the standard cocktail mixers. But with just a little more effort, you can pull off a signature drink that will leave your guests even more impressed than they already are with your entertaining skills. In addition, there are some quick and mostly easy ways to up your appetizer game this week while keeping to the Halloween theme. Click here for a few. I tried the pizza bites shown in that post and they were a big hit. Just add extra cheese.
Halloween Inspired Cocktails
Adding dry ice to any beverage, even red wine, is an easy way to add some spooktacular fun. Just be sure to follow instructions and use caution when handling, like wearing gloves. Now, let's talk about that cocktail pictured above. It is pretty unique, works through Thanksgiving, and it's a mocktail which is always good to have on hand. However, you can easily add vodka or tequila to this one. It is from Wren Kitchens and here is the recipe:
Fruity Mix
Blend all the ingredients until smooth. Serve the cocktail in tumblers and garnish with your favorite fall or Halloween accoutrements.
Here are four more last minute Halloween inspired cocktails for your gatherings this year.
A Vampire's Kiss
This is a drink for fans of rum. In addition, it's a good example of how to use dry ice as well.
A Vampire’s Kiss Halloween Cocktail
1 ½ oz Kōloa Kaua'i Gold Rum
4 oz tart cherry juice
½ oz lime juice
½ oz simple syrup
4 oz sparkling water
Ice
Garnish with dry ice (optional)
Add ingredients (except soda water) into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds until shaker is frosty. Next, strain ingredients into a glass with ice. Finally, top with soda waterand stir. For an extra spooky effect, use dry ice. For an extra spooky effect, use dry ice. Remember to follow instructions for handling.
Candy Corn Punch
I LOVE how this looks in the glass. So much fun.
Candy Corn Punch
Directions: In a Collins glass, pour 2 oz Proper No. Twelve and a splash of sour mix over ice. Top with blood orange juice. Garnish with a fresh orange slice.
Candy Corn Cocktail
It looks similar to the one above but uses different ingredients for a second option with this cool cocktail.
Candy Corn Cocktail
0.5 oz Sorel
2 oz Skrewball Whiskey
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.75 oz Simple Syrup
1 Egg White
Combine whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a cocktail shaker. Shake until combined and foamy, about 10 seconds. Add ice and shake until chilled, about 10 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass and top with a liqueur.
Bettle Juice
Great color and it sounds a bit refreshing...kinda
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Espolon Blanco tequila
0.75 oz Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
0.75 oz Orange Juice
0.5 oz Lime Juice
0.5 oz Beet Syrup
Method: Add all ingredients to tin and shake with ice. Strain into a double old fashioned glass over fresh ice. Garnish with an orange half moon.
