October 2023

Happy World Shochu Day! Celebrate with this cocktail from Martiny’s. Cheers!

Maia

Martiny’s (New York, New York)

Created by Takuma Watanabe, Owner of Martiny’s 

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. iichiko Saiten
• 2 oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice
• 0.5 oz. Yuzu
• 0.5 oz. Fresh Basil Syrup

Preparation: Add all ingredients to a shaker tin, shake, then pour into a coupe glass with ice. Garnish with a basil leaf.

On the nose, iichiko Saiten is redolent with aromas of honeydew melon, white grape, pickled watermelon rind and kabosu citrus. There are also hints of soy, white pepper and rich barley notes.

On the palate, iichiko Saiten has a strong start and a long finish. It exudes rich umami notes of jasmine tea, white peach, minerals and earth with some citrus and a saline finish that beckons another sip. Its complex flavors offer exciting options for mixing in cocktails.

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Maison Courvoisier, the Most Awarded Cognac House*, proudly announces the return of British Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori as its “Ambassador of Joy,” a role created exclusively for the artist, designer and storyteller.

Ilori returns for a second year to introduce a limited-edition Courvoisier VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) bottle design inspired by the joy of a summer’s day in Jarnac, France, the home of Courvoisier.

Internationally known for his bold, vibrant designs, Maison Courvoisier first commissioned Ilori in 2022 to lead the cognac house on a journey to honor its heritage and embrace the future. This campaign included the launch of a new Courvoisier identity centered around the French concept of “joie de vivre” – meaning to savor life’s true pleasures. Drawing inspiration from the Maison’s French roots and the essence of “joie de vivre,” Ilori created a series of immersive events that brought to life the beauty of summer in Courvoisier’s home of Jarnac, France.

“I am delighted to collaborate with Courvoisier once again in my role as ‘Ambassador of Joy,’” said Ilori.

“As an artist and designer, my work aims to spread happiness, foster togetherness, and create joyful memories – values that Courvoisier also champions. In designing this new bottle, my goal was to craft something that evokes the spirit of celebration. Whether appreciating art or relishing the flavors of Courvoisier with good company, I hope my vibrant designs inspire blissful moments and bring more joy into people’s lives.”

Ilori’s limited edition VSOP bottle is available now as a UK exclusive at luxury retailer Selfridges London and on Selfridges.com. The bottle will retail in the U.K. at £200.00. Nearly 1,000 bottles will be allocated globally with additional releases in the U.S, Canada and France to follow in October 2023.

For a signature serve, Courvoisier Gala is a recommended choice. This refreshing cocktail calls for 1.75 parts Courvoisier VSOP and 4 parts Fever-Tree Sicilian Lemon. Build all ingredients over ice in a highball glass and lightly stir. Garnish with a lemon wheel and serve.

About Maison Courvoisier


Maison Courvoisier was founded by Félix Courvoisier in 1828 in Jarnac, France. Courvoisier is the Most Awarded Cognac House* with a range of expressions that appeal to a variety of cognac preferences and lifestyles, including VS, VSOP, XO, and the ultimate expression of the House, L’Essence de Courvoisier. Based on the joyful, generous, and sophisticated house style and commitment to community and craftsmanship, Courvoisier continues to value its relationships with local artisans and winegrowers to produce its high quality, award-winning cognac portfolio. For more information about Courvoisier, please visit www.courvoisier.com.

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Filmland Spirits announces the debut of two new American Whiskeys crafted to expand its award-winning portfolio. Town at the End of Tomorrow, a 9-year-old Kentucky Bourbon, and the long-awaited Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut.

Filmland Spirits is built on the belief that within every bottle of whiskey exists an immersive story worth being told. Stationed in LA, their team combines an enthusiasm for whiskey, passion for movies, and dedication to storytelling to create a portfolio of award-winning small batch bourbon and whiskies.

Over the last several years, their experts have sampled some of the finest whiskey across the United States. Their meticulously selected barrels are transported to Kentucky, where they are then aged, blended, finished, and bottled.
Blowing away today’s packaging standard, Filmland’s finished product exhibits their original B-Movie concepts, complete with monsters, robots, and over-the-top plots. Rivaling the outlandish nature of these retro-inspired films is the lineup of delicious whiskies they’re paired with. Each of which boasts a Gold Medal, attesting to the liquid’s classy and entertaining qualities.

“This is a serious bourbon portfolio created by a team that don’t take themselves too seriously, but who are introducing the world of Bourbon to a whole new audience.”

Here are the award-winning Cinematic Sippers:

Moonlight Mayhem! Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Delicious and sweet with cherry and citrus on the nose, vanilla and caramel on the tongue and an intricate finish of toffee and toasted oak. Enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail, this smooth blend will delight werewolves and humans alike.

Moonlight Mayhem! Extended Cut Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey

Cherries and chocolate on the nose and tongue with a spectacularly creamy mouthfeel and an endless finish of cacao, leather, and applewood. Enjoyed neat, or with a drop of water.

Ryes of the Robots! Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey

Complex and spicy with cinnamon and cloves on the nose, mint and pepper on the tongue and a long, chocolatey finish with hints of oak. Enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail.

Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut

The long-awaited cask strength version of the fan favorite Ryes of the Robots. Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut is aged for five years in American White Oak, bottled at cask strength 108 Proof (54% ABV) and features a mash of 95% Rye with 5% Malted Barley in a supporting role.  Like any movie that receives the extended cut treatment, Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut features deleted scenes that continue the tale of bartender turned hero Courtney Winters as she seeks to defend the art of craft cocktail making from an army of robotic bartenders.

Watch the trailer here.

Town at the End of Tomorrow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

In keeping with the Filmland Spirits creative process, Town at the End of Tomorrow was inspired by their original B-movie concept. This story tells the tale of a grim future overshadowed by bourbon shortages and the outlawing of spirits older than two years. New Bardstown is now the center of the whiskey universe and home to distillers Connor and Emerald Cooper who long for the finely aged bourbons of years gone by. Together they travel back through time to the birth of America’s native spirit – where they must confront their teetotaling forefather Judge Barker in an epic battle for the bourbon ages.

Watch the trailer here.

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“As soon as I am done with my Halloween party, I start thinking about ways to make the next one even better. This year, I have teamed up with PATRÓN EL ALTO to create a delicious and fun cocktail for the party,” said Heidi Klum.

“We crafted the HEIDI’S BLACK MAGIC-RITA, blending PATRÓN EL ALTO with blackberry and lime for a premium, spooky twist on the classic margarita. I can’t wait for people to try this at the party, but it is also simple to make at home, complete with black lava salt rim, so I hope you’ll be sipping my BLACK MAGIC-RITA with PATRÓN EL ALTO all month long.”

Get a taste of the star’s iconic annual Halloween party at home with HEIDI’S BLACK MAGIC-RITA!

HEIDI’S BLACK MAGIC-RITA

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. PATRÓN EL ALTO
• 1 oz. Blackberry Syrup*
• 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 drop of Scrappy’s Fire Water Tincture
• Black Lava Salt
• Sugar Spider Web**, for garnish

Preparation: In a shaker combine PATRÓN EL ALTO, blackberry syrup, lime juice, ice and shake. Strain and pour over ice in a rocks glass with a black salt rim. Top with two drops of fire water tincture and a sugar spider web garnish.

Blackberry Syrup*

In a small saucepan, mix 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water with 5 large blackberries. Simmer and let the sugar melt. Once the blackberries are soft, muddle them with the back of a spoon. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and let cool.

Sugar Spider Web Garnish**

Combine 1 ¼ cups of sugar, ¼ cup of light corn syrup, and ¼ cup of water with muddled blackberries in a small saucepan. Start on low heat and periodically whisk to increase temperature. Using a candy thermometer, bring the mixture to 300 degrees. Place the saucepan in an ice bath and bring it down to 275 degrees. Using a fork, spin your cobweb design by drizzling the mixture over parchment in your desired shape.

About PATRÓN EL ALTO

PATRÓN EL ALTO is an impressive combination of the best reposado, añejo and extra añejo tequilas, each aged to their maximum potential and finished with a naturally smooth and sweet profile. An exquisite and refined prestige tequila, PATRÓN EL ALTO is the perfect tequila for momentous occasions like Heidi Klum’s legendary Halloween party, bringing people together for extraordinary moments.

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It’s hard to believe it, but Halloween is officially here. It’s the one day of the year where nobody will look at you sideways for dressing up like a ghost, goblin, witch, or Ted Lasso and showing up to a meeting at work.

And on top of being a day to wear any mask or costume you like, it’s also a day for stuffing your face with sugary candy and rich chocolate.

And while that’s all well and good, what we really care about is the Halloween-themed beer. And there are few states better at brewing beer than Colorado. Home to some of the most well-known and well-respected breweries in the country, the state is dotted with more than 400 breweries.

When it comes to seasonal beers from the Rocky Mountain State, we’re talking about chocolate-forward beers, beers flavored to taste like iconic candy, and beers that are just tasty and have spooky, Halloween-themed names. The best part? There are countless delicious, flavorful Halloween-centric beers on the market waiting to be discovered and imbibed on October 31st. Keep scrolling to see six of our favorites from Colorado-based breweries.

Bruz Beers – Hellraiser

If you’re a fan of scary movies, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve seen the film ‘Hellraiser’ or one of its eleven (yes, you read that right) sequels. Bruz Beers recently launched a Halloween-themed Belgian-style golden strong ale called Hellraiser. This potent, 10% ABV warming beer is known for its palate of bready malts, candied orange peel, floral, herbal hops, and a spicy finish.

LUKI Brewery – 217 Blood Orange Double IPA

There’s always been something spooky about the blood orange. Obviously, it gets its name because of its blood-like color, but it’s kind of a creepy citrus fruit. LUKI Brewery agrees with us. That’s why it recently launched a Halloween-centric beer called 217 Blood Orange Double IPA. The name is a reference to room 217 (switched to room 237 for the movie for some reason) in the Overlook Hotel in the Stephen King novel ‘The Shining’. This 8.9% ABV IPA is hoppy and filled with bright orange flavor.

FlyteCo Brewing – P-38 Pumpkin Porter

You can’t talk about Halloween beers without mentioning a pumpkin beer or two. FlyteCo Brewing released the P-38 Pumpkin Porter on October 20th, just in time for holiday sipping. The already toasty, malty, sweet porter gets added flavor from the addition of pureed pumpkin and pumpkin spice. Now that’s the kind of warming, sweet, pumpkin-filled beer Halloween was made for.

Sky Bear Brewery & Pub – Harvest Moon

Sky Bear Brewery & Pub is located in downtown Loveland, Colorado. It’s a great place to stop in for an ever-rotating beer tap list, mouth-watering food, and cocktails. It’s also a great spot to get a pumpkin ale. Specifically, its newest offering is called Harvest Moon. This 6.4% ABV pumpkin ale is subtle on spices and pumpkin, but big on flavor. One sip and you’ll be transported to a world of roasted pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.

WeldWerks Brewing Company – Candy Corn Cheesecake Sour Ale

When it comes to well-respected Colorado breweries, you’d have a tough time finding many more beloved than Greeley, Colorado’s Weldwerks. Known for its innovative beers, one of its newest Halloween releases is its unique Candy Corn Cheesecake Sour ale. This 4.3% ABV sour ale was crafted to taste like exactly what the name suggests: candy corn cheesecake. It’s brewed with actual candy corn, cream cheese, graham crackers, vanilla, and milk sugar.

WeldWerks Brewing Company – The Nerdy Professor

The second Weldwerks beer on this list, The Nerdy Professor is a 5.2% ABV sour ale that gets its flavor from being brewed with strawberry and grape crunchy candy along with grape and strawberry puree. The result is a sour, sweet ale for the beer drinker who also still has a bit of a sweet tooth. It’s the equivalent of a box of Nerds candy in a pint glass.

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We hope you’re ready to brew up some spooktacular sips this weekend!

This round up of Halloween libations will add a charming twist to your night and make your taste buds dance with eerie delight. Cheers to a hauntingly delightful Halloween!

Spiced Pumpkin Pasadena Martini

Courtesy of Hotel Dena — Pasadena, CA

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Woody Creek Vodka
• 1 oz. Monin Cold Brew Concentrate
• .5 oz. Monin Spiced Pumpkin Syrup

Preparation: Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh grated nutmeg and a candied orange on a stainless steel skull cocktail pick.

The Lingering Spirit

Courtesy of Hotel Dena — Pasadena, CA

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Fords Gin
• .75 oz Garden Syrup
• .75 oz Lime Juice
• 1 vial of Coconut Charcoal

Preparation: Shake and strain into a DOF glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with a black spider.

Candy Corn Old Fashioned

Courtesy of The Bellmoor Inn and Spa — Rehoboth Beach, DE

• 2. oz. Bourbon (we suggest using a Bonded or 50% ABV Bourbon option)
• .5 oz. Candy Corn Syrup*
• 4 Dashes Orange Bitters

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Add ice. Stir for 15 seconds. Strain over a large ice cube into a rocks glass. Express orange peel over liquid & rub swath on rim. Garnish with orange peel, luxardo cherry, candy corn.

*Candy Corn Syrup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 300g. Candy Corns
• 250g. Water
• 150g. Fine White Sugar

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a pot. Over medium heat, stir regularly until sugar and candy corns are fully dissolved/emulsified. Remove from heat and cool down to room temperature. Fine strain. Bottle, label, date, refrigerate and use as needed.

Basic Witch

Courtesy of Aloft Denver Downtown’s WXYZ bar — Denver, CO

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. Mezcal
• 1.5 oz. Aperol
• .75 oz. Lemon Juice
• .5 oz. Honey Simple
• 3 Dashes of Bohemian Bitters

Toil n Trouble

Courtesy of Aloft Denver Downtown’s WXYZ bar — Denver, CO

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Midori
• 1 oz. Cointreau
• 1 oz. Lime
• .75 oz. Simple
• 3 Dashes of Toasted Cinnamon Bitters

This spooky drink is inspired by The Song of the Witches in Shakespeare’s Macbeth!

Black Blood Sour

Courtesy of Filmland Spirits

Ingredients:

• 1¼ oz. Filmland Spirits Moonlight Mayhem! Bourbon
1 oz. Amaretto
• ½ oz. Lemon Juice
• ¼ oz. Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
• 1/8 tsp. Activated Charcoal (or Squid Ink)

Preparation: Combine all ingredients into a tin with ice and shake. Double strain and then serve in a double walled martini or coupe glass. Place a small cube of dry ice in the cocktail.

Corpse Reviver

Courtesy of Sheraton Dallas — Dallas, TX

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Coconut Fat Washed Aged Rum
• 1.5 oz. Clarified Pineapple Juice
• 2 Dashes Chocolate Bitters
• .25 oz. Fresh Lime
• 1/2 tsp. Activated Charcoal
• Edible Gold Shimmer

Monster Margarita

Courtesy of Twang

Ingredients:

• Twang-A-Rita Black Salt
• 2 oz. Tequila
• 1 oz. Melon Liqueur
• 1 oz. Lime Juice
• ½ oz. Agave Syrup
• Honeydew Melon
• Blueberries

Preparation: Rim your glass with Twang-A-Rita Black Salt. Fill serving glass with ice. In a cocktail shaker add tequila, melon liquor, lime juice and agave syrup. Shake for 10-15 seconds. To garnish, scoop small balls out of honeydew melon. Place a blueberry in the center of each melon ball to resemble an eyeball. Skewer the melon eyeballs onto a cocktail stick and enjoy!

The Dead Rabbit

Courtesy of Arbella Chicago — Chicago, IL

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. 400 Conejos Mezcal
• .75 oz. Gran Centenario Plata Tequila
• .25 oz. Cynar
• .75oz Raspberry Syrup*
• 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 Egg White

Preparation: In a shaker, add mezcal, tequila, cynar, raspberry syrup, lime juice, and egg white. Vigorously dry shake for 30 seconds. Add a scoop of ice to the existing tin and shake for another 30 seconds. Double strain into a coup and garnish with a spider ring.

*Raspberry Syrup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. Fresh Raspberries
• 32 oz. Sugar
• 32 oz. Water

Directions: In a saucepan, lightly smash half a cup of raspberry with half a cup of sugar. Add 1/2 cup of water and heat until all the sugar is dissolved, then let steep for 20 minutes.

*For Halloween, add 4 bags of Celestial Raspberry tea for that spooky black color!

Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary

Courtesy of Pink House Alchemy — Fayetteville, AR

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 1 cup Tomato Juice
• 1/2 oz. Worcestershire
• 1/2 tbsp. Horseradish
• 1 tbsp. Hot Sauce
• 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
• Salt
• Pepper
• 8 oz. Vodka
• 2 Activated Charcoal Capsules
• 1 oz. pH Smoldered Bitters
• Mozzarella Ball
• Gooseberry with Cape
• Pepperoncini Pepper
• Cherry Tomatoes

Preparation: Stir all drink ingredients together excluding vodka, actives charcoal, and bitters. In a separate glass, stir vodka with 2 capsules of activated charcoal and pH Smoldered Bitters. Rim glasses with black sea salt and lime juice. Divide the bloody mary mix between 4 glasses evenly. Then, top with vodka/charcoal/bitters mixture dividing evenly between 4 glasses. Garnish with mozzarella ball (flame with blow torch), gooseberry with cap, cherry tomatoes, and a pepperoncini pepper.

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This delicious fall cocktail is made with Ketel One vodka, Berentzen Apple Liqueur, homemade cinnamon spiced simple syrup and lemon juice.

All ingredients are shaken up and the drink is garnished with fanned-out apple slices. – Alida Acosta, General Manager and Mixologist at Tap & Bitters in New Jersey .

Photos by Tap & Bitters

Apple Cinnamon Martini

Ingredients:

• 1.5 Ketel One vodka
• .75 berentzen apple liqueur
• .50 homemade cinnamon spiced simple syrup*
• .25 lemon juice

Preparation: Shaken and poured up!

*Homemade Cinnamon Spiced Simple Syrup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup demerara sugar
• 3 to 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 star anise
• 3-4 cloves
• splash of vanilla (optional)

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World Class Sponsored by Diageo Crowns Jacob Martin of Canada as 2023 Global Bartender of the Year!!

In its 15th Season, the world’s largest cocktail festival brought the top mixologists from 55 countries to São Paulo, Brazil for the highly anticipated bartending competition.

“It’s an unbelievable honor to win World Class–not just because it’s the pinnacle of the industry but also because of the giants I’ve had the privilege of competing with this week,” says Jacob Martin.

“Bartending is an amazing community, and this week has constantly reminded me of that. We have all pushed each other, learned from each other, and fed off the amazing energy from this fantastic city. The standard of the competition was out of this world!”

Over the past year, World Class sponsored by DIAGEO has challenged more than 10,000 elite mixologists across the globe to put their shaking and stirring skills to the test—featuring a series of challenges designed to test their cocktail prowess, knowledge, and creativity— in search of the world’s best bartender.

Jacob conquered four days of intense bartending challenges during the competition. From creating classic cocktails and elevating them to a TEN with Tanqueray No. TEN, Jacob also dared to go one step further with the Johnnie Walker Black Label’s versatility of flavors, as well as creating a Ketel One Garnished with Good cocktail, which not only impressed the judges with its flavor creativity but delivered a positive impact in their local community in Canada.

Cassandra Ericson, Manager of On Premise Channel Marketing at DIAGEO North America, shares, “As the World Class program continues to evolve year after year, we’re incredibly excited to welcome returning and new competitors into the World Class community. We are proud of the growth and success of these highly talented hospitality professionals as they embark on this unique journey and hope that the online resources from Diageo Bar Academy and mentorship offered will encourage bartenders of all levels and backgrounds to join us in 2024.”

For more information on World Class and to keep up to date with the latest drinks, trends and training, visit worldclass.usbg.org and follow @WorldClass and @WorldclassUS on Instagram.

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Whether you’re hosting a haunted gathering or simply enjoying a spooky night in, these chilling concoctions are sure to add a dash of magic to your festivities!

Explore a world of ghostly garnishes, eerie elixirs, and wickedly good drinks that’ll have your guests howling for more! Check out our round up below.

Photos by The Zimmerman Agency

THE GHOULIE MADISON

The Madison Hotel — Washington, DC

Get ready for a spooktacular stay at the Madison Hotel in the heart of Washington, D.C. This Halloween season, enchanting experiences are brewing up, from wickedly delightful themed cocktails in our hauntingly stylish bar to eerie yet elegant decor throughout the hotel. Join us for a ghoulishly glamorous getaway and don’t forget to try The Ghoulie Madison libation, a bewitched beverage to get you into the spooky season!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz. Premium Vodka
• 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• ½ oz. Pomegranate Juice
• 1 Maraschino Cherry

Preparation: Add vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup to a shaker with Ice. Shake until well chilled. Strain into a martini glass. “Sink” pomegranate juice by pouring slowly over the back of a spoon down side of glass add a spooky cherry garnish.

3:30 AM

Marriott Harbor Beach Resort — Fort Lauderdale, FL

Indulge in the spirit of Halloween at Marriott Harbor Beach Resort with their hypnotizing “3:30 AM” cocktail, a spooky creation from their renowned 3030 Ocean Restaurant and Bar. This bewitching libation, cleverly named after the restaurant, is a mysterious blend of Corazon Blanco Tequila, Mindoro Melon Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Yuzu Juice, and a hint of simple syrup. What sets it apart is the attention to detail, featuring a house-made black sesame salt rim that adds an extra layer of flavor and allure. For an added touch of allure, the concoction is complete with dry ice, creating a hauntingly beautiful presentation.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Corazon Blanco Tequila
• 1/2 oz. Mindoro Melon Liqueur
• 1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice
• 3/4 oz. Fresh Yuzu Juice
• 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
• House Made Black Sesame Salt Rim
• Dry Ice

Preparation: Combine all ingredients and stir/shake together, then pour over dry ice and garnish with spooky items of choice.

BLOOD DONOR

The Ridgeline Hotel Estes Park — Estes Park, CO

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Aperol
• 1 oz. Solerno
• 1 oz. Espolon Silver
• .75 oz. Lime Juice
• .5 oz. Simple Syrup
• Red Dye

Preparation: Combine all ingredients and stir together, then “inject” into the IV Bags for serving.

SKULLCHATA

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo — River Ranch, FL

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo is serving up thrills and chills with their seasonal ‘Skullchata,’ served in a souvenir light up skull mug – though not required to enjoy this spiced recipe at home! Perfect for cozying up by the fire at the Ranch or snuggling up for a spooky movie marathon at home, this fall take on a horchata contains sweet notes of vanilla rum, Rumchata, and cream, mixed with the signature taste of fall with Fireball, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice. Topped with whipped cream, this haunting horchata is sure to satisfy a sweet tooth and get you in the Halloween spirit.

Ingredients:

• 3 oz. Rumchata
• 1 oz. Vanilla Rum
• ¼ oz. Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
• 1 oz. Sweet Cream (can substitute with half & half)
• ½ oz. pumpkin spice syrup
• Ground Cinnamon, for garnish
• Cinnamon Stick, for garnish
• Whipped Cream, for garnish

Preparation: Pour Rumchata, vanilla rum, Fireball, cream, and pumpkin spice syrup into a shaker and add three dashes of cinnamon. Shake well. Strain over ice into a festive mug and garnish with whipped cream, a dash of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick.

Hallowed Ground

Zocca Cuisine D’Italia at The Westin Riverwalk — San Antonio, TX

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. Tito’s Vodka
• .5 oz. Aperol
• .5 oz. Mango Puree
• .5 oz. Simple Syrup
• .5 oz. Lime Juice
• Dark Cocoa Powder
• Dehydrated Lime Wheel, for garnish

Preparation: Combine Tito’s Vodka and aperol and shake on ice. Add the mango puree, simple syrup, lime juice and shake. Strain into coupe glass, after adding a dark cocoa powder rim. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel.

Violet Hour

Zocca Cuisine D’Italia at The Westin Riverwalk — San Antonio, TX

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. Don Julio Blanco
• .75 oz. Simple Syrup
• .75 oz. Lemon Juice
• .5 oz. Crème de Violette
• Ginger Beer
• Dehydrated Lime and Blackberry, for garnish

Preparation: Combine Don Julio Blanco Tequila, simple syrup and lemon juice. Shake over ice and strain into collins glass. Top with ginger beer then sink Crème de Violette. Garnish with dehydrated lime and blackberry.

Spooky Potion

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago — Chicago, IL

Located on the Mezzanine level of Trump Chicago, sophisticated lounge Rebar is transformed into an enchanting haven of mystery and opulence during the Halloween season. While gazing out over the cityscape, guests can enjoy the Spooky Potion, a creepy concoction with a deliciously vibrant taste. Just watch out for the floating eye!

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Vodka
• .5 oz. Apple Pucker
• .5 oz. Green Chartreuse
• .25 oz. Lemon Juice
• Lychee, Raspberry, Blueberry

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Shake for 10 seconds and strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass. Garnish with the eyeball and enjoy.

SWEET VENOM

Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar in The Kimpton Brice — Savannah, GA

If you’re craving a wicked good cocktail this Halloween season, Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar in Savannah, GA has the perfect drink for you. The Sweet Venom is all treat, no tricks – featuring vodka, liqueur, grenadine, lemon juice, cranberry juice and simple syrup. This frightfully fantastic drink is topped with blackberries, raspberries, orange bitters and is garnished with a black sugar rim and dried blood orange.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz. Vodka
• ½ oz. Liqueur
• ½ oz. Grenadine
• ½ oz. Lemon Juice
• ½ oz. Cranberry Juice
• ¼ oz. Simple Syrup
• 3 Blackberries
• 2 Raspberries
• 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
• Black Sugar, for rim
• Dried Blood Orange, for garnish

Preparation: Combine vodka, liqueur, lemon juice, cranberry juice and shake on ice. Add grenadine, simple syrup and shake. Strain into a glass, and top with blackberries, raspberries and orange bitters. Garnish with a black sugar rim and dried blood orange.

Bloodshot Margarita

The Bungalows Key Largo — Key Largo, FL

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Silver Tequila
• 4 oz. Blood Orange Juice Freshly Squeezed
• 1 oz. Lime Juice
• .5 oz. Simple Syrup

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in shaker and shake until chilled. Pour over ice. Coat the edge with Tajin, add charred rosemary and eyeball gummy stir stick.

Trick and Repeat

The Bungalows Key Largo — Key Largo, FL

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. Peanut Butter
• 1 oz. Fresh Espresso
• 2 oz. Vanilla Vodka
• .5 oz. Chocolate Liquor
• .5 oz. Baileys

Preparation: Combine all ingredients into shaker. Shake very well to fully introduce the peanut butter to the cocktail. Rim a martini glass with peanut butter and crushed peanut butter chocolate candies. Pour into glass.

NAIL IN THE COFFIN

Marquesa Hotel – Key West, FL

Halloween in Key West is full of spirited fun and the Nail in the Coffin found at the Marquesa Hotel surely appeals to the dark and mysterious. If there was ever a cocktail perfect for celebrating All Hallows’ Eve, this layered one is it! With its range of flavors and garnishments of festive décor, the Nail in the Coffin is not only delicious but fun to look at!

Ingredients:

• 4 oz. Orange Juice
• .5 oz. Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur
• .5 oz. Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur
• 2 oz. SKYY Vodka
• Halloween treat of choice, for garnish

Preparation: Pour the orange juice into a glass. Add the Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur and stir. In a separate glass, mix the Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur and SKYY Vodka together. Pour the Mr. Black and vodka mixture over a spoon to layer the drink. Garnish with a Halloween treat of your choice.

THE SPOOKY PELICAN

Pelican Grand Beach Resort — Fort Lauderdale, FL

This spooky season, there’s no tricks, only treats at Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale. Featuring a scary good cocktail, the spirited Spooky Pelican concoction is shaken with Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur and Don Julio Tequila, Chocolate Liqueur and Blue Curacao offering rich espresso and chocolate notes for an eerie-sistable delight.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur
• ½ oz. Don Julio Tequila
• ½ oz. Chocolate Liqueur
• ½ oz. Blue Curacao
• 3 dashes Foam Bitters

Preparation: Add all ingredients to a shaker tin and dry shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds. Add ice to the shaker and shake again for at least 30 more seconds (wet shake). Pour into rocks glasses over a large ice cube and garnish with an orange twist.

OMERTO NEGRO

The Preserve Sporting Club & Residences — Richmond, RI

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Tommy Cask-Strength Bourbon Barrel Gin NY
• 1 oz. Bruto Americano CA
• .5 oz. Bully Boy Amaro MA
• .5 oz. Partner Artisanal Sweet Vermouth ca
• 1 pc. Orange Wheel, halved
• 1 pc. Skull Ice Sphere
• 2 pcs. dried or fresh Fig Slice, for garnish

Preparation: In a mixing glass stir together liquid ingredients on ice. Place halved orange wheel into the bottom of an oversized coop or martini glass. Place the skull cube on top using the orange as a pedestal to keep it upright. Pour the mixture over the skull cube. Garnish with fig slice. Place into smoking cloche and smoke.

Rosemary’s Garden of Good & Evil

The Preserve Sporting Club & Residences — Richmond, RI

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka NY
• 0.5 oz. Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao France
• 0.5 oz. St. Elderflower Liquer MA
• 0.5 oz. Stained Raspberry Puree
• 2 dashes Fee Brothers orange flower water NY
• 2 dashes Fee Brothers rose flower water NY
• 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary
• 3 ribbons Fresh Rosemary
• 0.75 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 7 pcs. Fresh or Dried Rosemary Leaves, for torching
• 1 pcs. Plastic Halloween Spider Ice Sphere
• 2 tbsp. Black Vodka (Vodka + Black Dye)
• 1 pcs. Lemon Wedge
• 1 pcs. Rosemary Sprig, for garnish

Preparation: Gently muddle fresh herbs in shaker tin, add liquid ingredients and ice to shaker tin and shake until chilled. On a heat and fire safe surface or small plate, torch rosemary leaves and cover with glass to capture the aroma. Turn glass upright. Add ice sphere. Pour the above cocktail into glass. Carefully float black vodka over the top with a spoon. Add lemon wedge to the edge of the glass with a sprig of rosemary pushed into the lemon peel. Torch the rosemary sprig.

TRICK-OR-TREAT

Ocean Key Resort & Spa – Key West, FL

The spooky season is way s’more fun with a dessert-style cocktail! This concoction found at Ocean Key Resort & Spa is sweet, creamy and a certified crowd pleaser with its mix of vanilla and chocolate flavors, topped with a house-made toasted s’more. There is no trick to this treat, as this cocktail is as rich as it is delicious.

Ingredients:

• .25 oz. Vanilla Vodka
• 1.25 oz. Chocolate Vodka
• .75 oz. Kahlua
• 1.5 oz. Vanilla Ice Cream
• Cocoa
• House-Made Toasted Graham Cracker S’more, for garnish

Preparation: Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake until completely mixed. Rim chilled martini glass with cocoa. Garnish with s’more.

MORGUE-A-RITA

Delaware North at TD Garden (Boston, MA), KeyBank Center (Buffalo, NY) and UBS Arena (Elmont, NY)
This spooky season the NHL (National Hockey League) is getting in the Halloween spirit with the Morgue-a-rita available at three NHL arenas. Aptly named as player send their opponents “to the morgue” – this spine-chilling concoction is a spooky spin on a premium margarita with a black salt rim and activated charcoal for a dark complexion. Hockey fans and patrons can find the beverage at retailers this fall, including 1928 Club, Legends and Harborview at TD Garden in Boston, New Amsterdam Bar and Lexus Club at KeyBank Center in Buffalo and at Patron Carts and the Suites Mixology Cart at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Camarena Silver Tequila
• .5 oz. Grand Marnier
• 1.25 oz. Finest Call Margarita Mix
• .75 oz. Agave Nectar
• Dash Activated Charcoal
• Black Salt, for garnish
• Lime Wedge, for garnish

Preparation: Rim glass with black salt and set aside. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice in black salt-rimmed glass. Garnish and serve.

PUMPKIN PIE WHITE RUSSIAN

The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa — Denver, CO

Celebrate spooky season while indulging in a Halloween-inspired cocktail at The Brown Palace. This wickedly good libation features vodka, Kahlua and is topped with Fulton’s Harvest pumpkin pie cream liqueur. Garnished with a cinnamon stick, the taste of Fall and the spirit of Halloween are within every sip.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Vodka
• 1 oz. Kahlua
• 1 ½ oz. Fulton’s Harvest Pumpkin Pie Cream liqueur
• Cinnamon Stick, for garnish

Preparation: Pour the vodka and Kahlua into glass over ice. Top with Fulton’s pumpkin liqueur and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

BLOOD DRIVE

The Edison in Disney Springs – Orlando, FL

Looking to spook a big group this Halloween, check out the Blood Drive at The Edison in Disney Springs and served in IV bags by an official Edison phlebotomist lab coat and all. This recipe serves 5 and can be doubled to serve 10.

Ingredients:

• 5 oz. Aperol
• 5 oz. Solerno
• 5 oz. Espolon Silver
• 3.75 oz. Lime Juice
• 2.5 oz. Simple Syrup
• Red Dye, to color

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir together. Inject the mixture into IV Bags for serving. Best served over a king cube in an Old-Fashioned glass.

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Source: Mixology News

At the Clay Pipe Cigar Bar located in Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Casino a variety of pairings of cigars and spirits are offered right inside one of the largest gaming resorts on the east coast.

The venue offers over 200 fine cigars and a full-service, craft cocktail bar. The Annual Spirits and Cigars Event at Clay Pipe Cigar Bar is a place where cigar lovers come to enjoy its well-stocked cigar store and lounge. We ask General Manager Tim Jones to tell us more.

Talk to us about the Spirits and Cigars event.

The Spirits and Cigars event at Clay Pipe Cigar Bar is an evening where cigar connoisseurs can come to Mohegan Sun and enjoy an atmosphere of sophistication and luxury. This year, we had some standout drink specials and guests enjoyed fine spirit tastings courtesy of Berkshire Mountain Distillers. That said, what truly sets this event apart is our cigar experience. Whether you’re going for one of the specially infused cigars or handpicking one of Clay Pipe’s incredible collection to find that perfect pair with your drink, there’s something for everyone.

What inspired the event.

One of our goals has been to work with and highlight the many fantastic brands available throughout the region. I was introduced to Michael Kowalski of the Berkshire Mountain Distillers team, and we quickly began discussing ideas for an event that could showcase their extensive spirit lineup, while creating a fun and unique experience for our Mohegan Sun guests. We both felt their rum and many whiskies would be perfect to sip alongside a cigar, and the pairing event seemed to be a perfect fit for our Clay Pipe Cigar Bar venue.

What are some of the key takeaways and successes of this event?

Ultimately, the night was a success, and we were able to showcase some exceptional new spirits to our cigar bar guests, who had a great time mixing and matching their whiskies and cigars. We’ve had tons of positive feedback, and we look forward to working with Berkshire Mountain Distillers and other regional brands to continue to spotlight the many outstanding options available to us here at Mohegan Sun.

What type of experience should guests expect to have?

The Spirits and Cigars event at our Clay Pipe Cigar Bar isn’t just about tasting; it’s about reveling in the artistry of life’s most exquisite pleasures. At Mohegan Sun, we’ve always believed in creating moments of joy and indulgence, and this event encapsulates that. With the guidance of our top-tier mixologists and cigar experts, every guest is in for an immersive experience. And it’s not just about the spirits and cigars – the conversations, the surprise giveaways and those little nuggets of knowledge shared about the craft make the evening truly memorable. If you want an evening that’s been crafted just for you, this is where you want to be.

Interested in attending The Spirits and Cigars event at Mohegan Sun? For more information visit
Mohegan Sun Events.

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Source: Mixology News