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October 2025

Don’t Miss CiderFeast Boston 2025!

By | Mixology News

Cider lovers, mark your calendars! CiderFeast Boston is back on November 8, 2025, bringing a fresh pour of fall flavor to the city.

After a hugely successful run in Brooklyn earlier this month, where attendees sipped over 18 craft ciders and enjoyed local bites from favorites like Dakota Ham, Goshen Kimchi, and Stone Ridge Orchard, the festival is ready to bring that same energy to Boston. Guests can look forward to sampling more than 20 cider brands alongside chef-curated bites, creating the perfect autumn afternoon of crisp, effervescent indulgence.

Hosted by Food Karma Projects, CiderFeast Boston celebrates the best in craft hard cider, from dry and funky to sweet and spiced, offering a true taste of the region’s orchard culture. Whether you’re a die-hard cider enthusiast or just discovering your new favorite pour, this fest is the place to raise a glass and toast the season.

????️ Tickets and details at ciderfeasthq.com.

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Source: Mixology News

12 Wickedly Fun Cocktails for Your Halloween Bash

By | Mixology News

Get ready to sip your way through the spooky season!

From eerie punches and mystical martinis to dessert-style treats and smoky sippers, these Halloween cocktails bring playful frights, bold flavors, and a dash of magic to every gathering.

Whether you’re hosting a haunted happy hour or treating yourself to a seasonal indulgence, there’s a bewitched drink here for everyone.

In My Boo Era

by Bridget Albert – Senior Director of External Communications & Host of the Served Up Podcast at Southern Glazer's

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz. Aged Rum
  • ½ oz. Blue Curaçao
  • ½ oz. Blackberry Liqueur
  • ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • ½ oz. Pineapple Juice
  • 4 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Optional: Edible Purple Shimmer Dust

Preparation

  1. Add all ingredients to an ice filled shaker.
  2. Shake well and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. Garnish with a blackberry on a pick or an eyeball gummy candy for an eerie effect.

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Itsy Tipsy Spider

by Bridget Albert – Senior Director of External Communications & Host of the Served Up Podcast at Southern Glazer's

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz. Bourbon
  • ½ oz. Campari
  • ½ oz. Pomegranate Juice
  • 3/4 oz. Maple Syrup
  • ¾ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 3 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

Preparation

  1. Add all ingredients to an ice filled shaker.
  2. Shake well and strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
  3. Garnish with a plastic spider wrapped in a lemon peel.

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This punch is bubbling with spooky fun! Eyeball ice, black sugar rims, and a fruity fizz of black cherry, blueberry acai, and lemonade make it a Halloween crowd-pleaser.

Seagram’s Escape’s Monster Mash Punch

by Seagram’s Escapes

Ingredients

  • 3 cans Seagram’s Escapes Black Cherry Fizz*
  • 3 cans Seagram’s Escapes Blueberry Acai Lemonade*
  • 1 quart Lemonade
  • Orange Slices and Blueberries
  • Garnish: Black Sugar
  • Optional: Eyeball Ice

Preparation

  1. Make “eyeball ice” by freezing blueberries in round ice molds.
  2. Combine Seagram’s Escapes with lemonade in a cauldron or bowl.
  3. Add blueberries, orange slices, and eyeball ice.
  4. Serve in black sugar rimmed glasses.

Additional Notes

*Available in Seagram’s Escapes slim can variety pack

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A spirited twist on the classic whiskey highball, this cocktail blends Japanese whiskey, spiced pear liqueur, and ginger beer, with a dash of bitters for autumn flavor. Topped with a ghost-shaped marshmallow, it’s spooky, sweet, and totally Instagram-worthy.
 

Ghouls Night Out Highball

by Le Méridien Washington, D.C.,The Madison

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Hibiki Japanese Whiskey
  • 0.5 oz. Spiced Pear Liqueur
  • Ginger Beer, to top
  • Dash of Angostura Bitters
  • Garnish: Ghost Marshmallow

Preparation

  1. Pour whiskey and pear liqueur into a tall glass with filled with ice.
  2. Add a dash of Angostura bitters, top with ginger beer.
  3. Garnish with your favorite ghost marshmallow.

Additional Notes

Find it at: Le Méridien Washington, D.C.,The Madison

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Hauntingly elegant and dripping with drama, The Blood Moon mixes Basil Hayden Bourbon with Château Élan Cabernet, vermouth, pomegranate, and orange bitters. With a blood-red rim and skewered blackberries, this cocktail is moody magic in a glass.
 

The Blood Moon

by Château Élan

Ingredients

  • 0.75 oz. Basil Hayden Bourbon
  • 1 oz. Château Élan Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 0.5 oz. Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • 0.5 oz. Pomegranate Juice
  • Garnish: Blood Rim (Honey + Red Food Coloring) and Skewered Blackberries

Preparation

  1. Prepare the blood rim by mixing honey with red food coloring and applying it to the edge of a chilled glass.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and stir gently until well chilled.
  3. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with skewered blackberries.

Additional Notes

Find it at: Château Élan

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Dessert in a glass! This creamy, indulgent cocktail blends vanilla and chocolate vodka with Kahlua and vanilla ice cream, then tops it with a house-made toasted s’more. No tricks—just a rich, delicious treat for Halloween sweet-tooths.
 

Trick-or-Treat

by Ocean Key Resort & Spa

Ingredients

  • 0.25 oz. Vanilla Vodka
  • 1.25 oz. Chocolate Vodka
  • 0.75 oz. Kahlua
  • 1.5 oz. Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Cocoa, for rim
  • Garnish: House-made toasted Graham Cracker S’more

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until completely mixed.
  3. Rim chilled martini glass with cocoa.
  4. Garnish with a s’more.

Additional Notes

Find it at: Ocean Key Resort & Spa

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Bright, zesty, and a little mischievous, this tequila-based cocktail combines grapefruit, pineapple, and Aperol for a wickedly smooth sip. Rimmed with black sugar and served with your favorite spooky garnish, it’s Halloween in a glass.

Jack’s Elixir

by Bungalows Key Largo

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila
  • 1 oz. Aperol
  • 1 oz. Fresh Grapefruit
  • 1 oz. Fresh Pineapple
  • 0.5 oz. Fresh Lime
  • 0.25 oz. Agave

Preparation

  1. Rim glass with black sugar and add ice.
  2. Add ingredients to mixing glass and shake.
  3. Pour over fresh ice.
  4. Add a spooky garnish of choice.

Additional Notes

Find it at: Bungalows Key Largo

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Candy corn, but make it boozy! These layered shooters are a playful mix of tropical rum, gelatin, and sweetened condensed milk, bursting with color and fun. Perfect for Halloween parties where the treats are just as important as the tricks.

Photo by Vanessa Palmisano

Candy Corn Shooters

by Jennifer Bryant

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups boiling Water
  • 1 (3 ounce) package Lemon Flavored gelatin mix
  • 1 (3 ounce) package Orange Flavored gelatin mix
  • 1 (0.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 2 cups Kōloa Kauaʻi Gold Rum
  • Ice Cubes
  • 2 Tbsp warm Water
  • 1 (14 ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • ½ cup Kōloa Kauaʻi Spiced Rum
  • Glassware: Shot Glasses

Preparation

  1. Dissolve lemon gelatin in ¾ cup boiling water.
  2. In a measuring cup, combine 1 cup rum with enough ice to make 1¼ cups total.
  3. Stir into gelatin until slightly thickened, removing any unmelted ice.
  4. Fill shot glasses ⅓ full with the lemon mixture.
  5. Refrigerate until set, about 90 minutes.
  6. Repeat the process with orange gelatin and the remaining 1 cup rum + ice.
  7. Pour over the set lemon layer.
  8. Chill until firm, about 90 minutes.
  9. Dissolve unflavored gelatin in 2 Tbsp warm water.
  10. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and ½ cup rum. Pour over the orange layer.
  11. Refrigerate until fully set, at least 30 minutes before serving.

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A spellbinding violet cocktail that’s equal parts enchanting and sophisticated. Floral gin, crème de violette, Genepy, and butterfly pea flower syrup cast a magical glow, finished with a wheat sprig and optional edible shimmer for extra sorcery.

Gin

Wicked Potion

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Middle West Spirits Vim & Petal Gin
  • 0.5 oz. Crème de Violette
  • 0.5 oz. Genepy
  • 0.75 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 oz. Butterfly Pea Flower-infused Simple Syrup
  • 1 dash Lavender Bitters (optional)
  • Garnish: Wheat Sprig & Dehydrated Lemon
  • Optional: Edible Shimmer for magical effect!

Preparation

  1. Combine gin/vodka, crème de violette, chartreuse, lemon, honey syrup, and bitters in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake hard until chilled.
  3. Double strain into a chilled coupe with an optional purple sugar rim.

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Smoky, chocolatey, and just a hint of mystery—this mezcal martini is the ultimate grown-up Halloween treat. Espresso, bitter chocolate, and a touch of allspice make it rich, decadent, and dangerously delicious.

Chocolate-Espresso Mezcal Martini

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Mezcal Espadín Gracias a Dios
  • 0.5 oz. Agave Syrup
  • 1 shot Double Espresso
  • ⅓ oz. Homemade bitter Allspice
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Grated Bitter chocolate

Preparation

  1. Pour all the ingredients into a shaker and add ice.
  2. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
  3. Serve over a previously cold glass.

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Pumpkin spice meets savory punch! This carrot-and-pumpkin concoction combines Teremana Reposado, fresh juices, and spiced pumpkin-ginger syrup for a bold, festive sipper. Black-salt rims give it a little extra autumnal edge.

Mr. Pumpkin Mana

by Teremana Tequila

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Teremana Reposado
  • 3 cups Fresh Carrot Juice
  • 2 cups Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 cups Pumpkin Ginger Syrup*
  • 1 Tbsp Hot Sauce
  • ½ tsp Celery Salt
  • Glassware: Rocks Glass
  • Garnish: Black Salt on the rim

Preparation

  1. Build in a punch bowl with fresh ice and stir.

Additional Notes

Teremana Tequila

*Pumpkin Ginger Syrup


Ingredients

  • 15 oz can of pumpkin puree
  • 15 oz of ginger syrup

Preparation

  1. To make the ginger syrup, combine ginger juice and simple syrup (1:1).
  2. Blend all ingredients together.

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Inspired by Salem, MA, this darkly glamorous cocktail blends browned butter bourbon with black cherry, honey, and lemon. Rimmed with edible black glitter and garnished with blackberries, it’s mysterious, magical, and absolutely spellbinding.

Witch City Potion

by Taffer's Browned Butter Bourbon

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Taffer's Browned Butter Bourbon
  • 1 oz. Black Cherry Puree
  • 0.5 oz. Honey Syrup
  • 0.5 oz. Lemon Juice
  • Glassware: Coupe
  • Garnish: Edible Black Glitter Rim, Blackberries

Preparation

  1. Rim glass with edible black glitter.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass or tin and shake with ice until well-chilled.
  3. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish.

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Source: Mixology News

Turn Up the Heat with Tequila Zarpado Reaper

By | Mixology News

Mixologist Bex Wyant highlights the fiery character of Tequila Zarpado Reaper in two bold cocktails that walk the line between smoky depth and bright, spicy citrus.

Crafted in small batches from 100% Blue Weber agave, Tequila Zarpado is known for its smooth, authentic flavor and adventurous spirit—qualities that shine even brighter in the brand’s new limited-edition Reaper expression, infused with bold heat from Carolina Reaper peppers.

Whether you’re in the mood for something dark and aromatic or light with a fiery kick, these recipes deliver the ideal mix of flavor and flair.

Midnight Special

by @bex.wyant

Ingredients

  • ¾ oz. Tequila Zarpado Reaper
  • ¾ oz. Tequila Zarpado Reposado
  • ½ oz. Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur
  • ¼ oz. Cinnamon Syrup
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass.
  2. Add ice and stir to chill.
  3. Use a smoke top to smoke a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Then strain into the final glass.
  5. Garnish with orange zest.

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Sinister Citrus

by @bex.wyant

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Tequila Zarpado Reaper
  • 1 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
  • ½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • ¼ oz. Agave Syrup

Preparation

  1. Shake with ice and fine-strain into a rocks glass over a fresh large ice cube.
  2. Half salted rim, or spicy rim if you're feeling bold.
  3. Garnish with grapefruit slice or wheel.

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We Ask Co-Owner Jim Caiola About the Magic of Tavern on the Green

By | Mixology News

No public space on planet Earth rivals the lush majesty of New York City’s Central Park.

The best place to wine and dine in this sprawling garden is the enchanting Tavern On The Green. The iconic location is surrounded by a spectacular urban forest of verdant green fields in front and towers of stone, steel, and glass behind. Tavern On The Green has never been duplicated or franchised. The brand has never expanded; it can’t and doesn’t need to.

Way back in 1934, wise minds overseeing Central Park declared that the flocks of sheep living in the huge field called Sheep Meadow needed to be relocated elsewhere for the health and safety of all parties. This exodus left the structure where they and their shepherds were housed in need of a new purpose. The Tavern On The Green was born.

In the early days, wild dance parties were held on the outdoor patio under trees strung with long strands of glittering white lights. In the 1970s, it was an entertainment industry and celebrity hangout. John Lennon lived a brisk walk away on 72nd Street and was the most famous regular. The restaurant made a cameo in the 1984 classic Ghostbusters, when Louis Tully (Rick Moranis) flees into the park to escape from a snarling dog statue that has sprang into demonic life. He hysterically knocks on the glass of the main dining room, startling the well-dressed patrons.

This classic restaurant and bar is just as vibrant and popular today. We caught up with co-owner Jim Caiola to discuss signature cocktails, continuing the Tavern’s iconic legacy and why it needs to be on your list of must-visit best places to drink and dine whenever you’re near midtown Manhattan. The following conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

What makes the Tavern on the Green so special and revered by so many?

JIM: It’s the magic of where it is, really. The fact that it was a sheep fold before it was a restaurant makes it really interesting as far as the layout goes, because it was two barns, and they were built in the early 1880s, and then the middle part was built for the shepherd. Then, in the turn of the century, the sheep were moved to Brooklyn, and it was shut down for thirty to forty years. The initial restaurant was what we focused on when we redid it (in 2014).

What are the most popular signature cocktails?

We do the five boroughs, those are by far. We created those when we opened for the five different boroughs of New York. Obviously the Manhattan is a classic. The Brooklyn is really popular. We thought it would be fun to have a different drink for each borough. We also do seasonal cocktails that are beyond those, so the people that are regular go for the seasonal as they change, but everybody has their own favorite.

What’s your personal favorite at the Tavern?

The Queens. It has a bitterness and a sweetness in the vodka. That’s usually my favorite when I’m not drinking French Pernod.

Why should tourists make the time to visit Tavern On The Green?

That’s like asking,’Why should they make time to go to the Empire State Building?’ Sixty million people visit Central Park every year, the most of any place in New York. Tavern On The Green is such an integral part of that. If you’re spending the day in the park, there’s no better place to have lunch or dinner, or bar room fare, or even to-go. It’s really a magical place. At night when the sun goes down and those lights come up in the courtyard, it’s incredible.

Same question but for residents and locals?

The locals use Tavern the most in the winter. They think of the Tavern as like a lodge or a ski resort, where it’s warm and sort of cozy and comfortable. A lot of the business of Tavern On The Green is related to what’s happening in Central Park. So, when Sheep Meadow is packed, that’s when Tavern is packed, too. It really correlates, especially in the daytime. At night, it’s its own destination, which goes back to your point of why: Because it’s great. Because it’s phenomenal. You get a respite from the rest of New York. I love New York, but at Tavern, you could be anywhere in the world, because you don’t walk out into crazy Manhattan. It’s separate from the street noise. There are horses around. You could be in any park in the world.

Ten years from now will be the 100th anniversary of the restaurant. Do you have any special plans cooking up yet?

I don’t yet, but I’ve got time (laughs). We’re really excited about it. On our website, we’ve asked people to write in their stories, and we have so many. I plan to invite a lot
of those people back for the anniversary. Last night, there was a hundred-and-one year old woman there. She went to Tavern for her sweet sixteen. She said that in the years after that when she lived in New York, she would just peek in; she didn’t feel like she could walk in. A lot of it in those days, it was made to sort of feel unapproachable. It was in Beaches (1988) the same era that it was in Arthur (1981). It was also kind of more formal, in the era where formal was cool, whereas now, you know you can’t judge a book by the cover.

Some say a successful business depends on three things; location, location, and location. Being on the border of Central Park in New York City makes Tavern On The Green one of the most desirable locations in the world.

Tavern, even when you approach it, there’s something that happens to you. It’s almost like there’s a spirit out there. I think it’s the history and the amount of people. We do twelve-hundred, fifteen-hundred people just for brunch. So, imagine all of that going on for close to a hundred years. There’s so much energy. The magic comes to anybody even if they don’t know about it.

I tell the story a lot about when I studied at the Actors Studio in the early eighties and Lee Strasberg came one day and complimented me. I took myself to Tavern On The Green for lunch with my friend. I remember we were listening around us, and thought we heard seven languages, but our waiter was from Eastern Europe, and said “No, that’s not Russian.” We realized we were hearing eleven languages.

It was just so unbelievable that I could be sitting there at lunch in the middle of Central Park, hearing eleven different languages and seeing everybody there was celebrating. I was celebrating, but everybody there was celebrating, everybody there was feeling it! I remember saying then, if I were ever to be a restaurateur, this is where it would be. So, I had my eye on Tavern since I was eighteen years old.

The thing about Tavern is, no matter who owns it or in what kind of format they’re using, it is what it is. It’s in the most incredible park. In the early eighties, the park was different. It was so dangerous. What Warner LeRoy (T.O.T.G. owner from 1976 – 2001) was doing – you know the movie Edward Scissorhands, the sculptures? – he purchased all those bushes from the movie. What he was trying to do was close it off, because in his era of Tavern, it had to be almost separate from the park, whereas in my era, we took all that away, buzzed the bushes down, and now you can have access, even if Barbara Streisand is sitting there, or Jane Fonda when she comes in, you can see Jane Fonda. I did not want it to be this quarantined three acres of Central Park.

What’s the best part about co-owning and managing Tavern On The Green?

I get to experience the magic of Tavern on a daily basis. It still delivers to me the monumental feeling that there is nowhere else to go. I can’t do better than that and I don’t want to do better. I think about opening other restaurants or inheriting restaurants that are already closed, but so far, nothing has really captured me the way Tavern has.


Tavern On The Green is located at W 67th Street & Central Park West, New York City, NY 10023-6004. For more information and reservations please visit their website here.

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Mix Up Seagram’s Escapes Monster Mash Punch For Your Halloween Party

By | Mixology News

Halloween parties call for drinks that are as frightening as they are flavorful — and Seagram’s Escapes Monster Mash Punch delivers both.

With its bold color, fruity fizz, and a dash of spooky flair, this punch is destined to be the centerpiece of your Halloween spread.

Eyeball ice, black sugar rims, and a fruity fizz of black cherry, blueberry acai, and lemonade make it a Halloween crowd-pleaser!

Seagram’s Escapes Monster Mash Punch

by Seagram’s Escapes

Ingredients

  • 3 cans Seagram’s Escapes Black Cherry Fizz*
  • 3 cans Seagram’s Escapes Blueberry Acai Lemonade*
  • 1 quart Lemonade
  • Orange Slices and Blueberries
  • Garnish: Black Sugar
  • Optional: Eyeball Ice

Preparation

  1. Make “eyeball ice” by freezing blueberries in round ice molds.
  2. Combine Seagram’s Escapes with lemonade in a cauldron or bowl.
  3. Add blueberries, orange slices, and eyeball ice.
  4. Serve in black sugar rimmed glasses.

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Mix Up Seagram’s Monster Mash Punch For Your Halloween Party

By | Mixology News

Halloween parties call for drinks that are as frightening as they are flavorful — and Seagram’s Escapes Monster Mash Punch delivers both.

With its bold color, fruity fizz, and a dash of spooky flair, this punch is destined to be the centerpiece of your Halloween spread.

Eyeball ice, black sugar rims, and a fruity fizz of black cherry, blueberry acai, and lemonade make it a Halloween crowd-pleaser!

Gin

Seagram’s Monster Mash Punch

by Seagram’s Escapes

Ingredients

  • 3 cans Seagram’s Escapes Black Cherry Fizz*
  • 3 cans Seagram’s Escapes Blueberry Acai Lemonade*
  • 1 quart Lemonade
  • Orange Slices and Blueberries
  • Garnish: Black Sugar
  • Optional: Eyeball Ice

Preparation

  1. Make “eyeball ice” by freezing blueberries in round ice molds.
  2. Combine Seagram’s Escapes with lemonade in a cauldron or bowl.
  3. Add blueberries, orange slices, and eyeball ice.
  4. Serve in black sugar rimmed glasses.

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Monin’s 5 Big-Batch Halloween Drinks

By | Mixology News

This Halloween, Monin is serving up spooky sips perfect for parties, courtesy of Hussain Shamseddine, Senior Marketing Manager.

Each recipe makes a full gallon, so you can batch ahead and keep the focus on the fun. From eerie margaritas to candy-inspired martinis, these crowd-sized cocktails are all about bold flavors, playful garnishes, and seasonal flair.

Witch’s Brew Margarita

by Hussain Shamseddine, Senior Marketing Manager

Ingredients

  • 1 750ml bottle Silver Tequila
  • 3 oz. Blue Curacao Liqueur
  • 8 oz. Monin Desert Pear Syrup
  • 13 oz. Monin Margarita Mix
  • 82 oz. Water
  • Garnish: Dehydrated Lime, Dehydrated Orange Wheel

Preparation

  1. Pour ingredients into suitable mixing container in order listed.
  2. Whisk well to mix.
  3. Portion into appropriate storage container.
  4. Cover, label, day dot, and store refrigerated.
  5. Pour batch mix into an ice-filled serving glass.
  6. Garnish and serve.

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Nosferatu Cocktail

by Hussain Shamseddine, Senior Marketing Manager

Ingredients

  • 1 750ml bottle Premium Bourbon
  • 8 oz. Monin Blood Orange Syrup
  • 3 oz. Monin Cinnamon Syrup
  • 92 oz. Lemonade
  • Garnish: Freeze Dried Blood Orange, Mint Sprig

Preparation

  1. Pour ingredients into suitable mixing container in order listed.
  2. Whisk well to mix.
  3. Portion into appropriate storage container.
  4. Cover, label, day dot, and store refrigerated.
  5. Pour batch mix into an ice-filled serving glass.
  6. Garnish and serve.

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Candy Corn Martini

by Hussain Shamseddine, Senior Marketing Manager

Ingredients

  • 1 750ml bottle Vanilla Vodka
  • 10 oz. Monin Candy Corn Syrup
  • 14 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 32 oz. Water
  • Garnish: Candy Corn, Mint
  • Top each drink with International Delight Sweet & Creamy Cold Foam

Preparation

  1. Pour ingredients into suitable mixing container in order listed.
  2. Whisk well to mix.
  3. Portion into appropriate storage container.
  4. Cover, label, day dot, and store refrigerated.
  5. Stir batch mix often during service.
  6. Pour 3 ounces of cold batch mix into a martini glass.
  7. Top with cold foam and garnish.

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Poison Apple Margarita

by Hussain Shamseddine, Senior Marketing Manager

Ingredients

  • 1 750ml bottle Silver Tequila
  • 8 oz. Monin Granny Smith Apple Syrup
  • 13 oz. Monin Margarita Mix (not diluted)
  • 82 oz. Water
  • Garnish: Caramel Apple Skewer, Halloween pick

Preparation

  1. Pour ingredients into suitable mixing container in order listed.
  2. Whisk well to mix.
  3. Portion into appropriate storage container.
  4. Cover, label, day dot, and store refrigerated.
  5. Pour batch mix into an ice-filled serving glass.
  6. Garnish and serve.

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Ghoulish Mocktail

by Hussain Shamseddine, Senior Marketing Manager

Ingredients

  • 1 750ml bottle Lyre’s Dark Cane Spirit
  • 6 oz. Monin Cinnamon Syrup
  • 5 oz. Monin Blood Orange Syrup
  • 64 oz. Fresh Brewed Black Tea
  • 28 oz. Cranberry Juice
  • Garnish: Mint Sprig, Dehydrated Blood Orange Wheel, Plastic Hand Pic

Preparation

  1. Pour ingredients into suitable mixing container in order listed.
  2. Whisk well to mix.
  3. Portion into appropriate storage container.
  4. Cover, label, day dot, and store refrigerated.
  5. Pour batch mix into an ice-filled serving glass.
  6. Garnish and serve.

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Happy National Henry C. Ramos Day, Celebrate with the Peach Blow Fizz at Nocturno in Vegas

By | Mixology News

October 27 marks National Henry C. Ramos Day, a celebration of the bartender who created one of the most iconic cocktails in history, the Ramos Gin Fizz.

Every great cocktail has a story, and few are as frothy, fabled, and misunderstood as this classic. Created in 1887 by Henry C. Ramos at the Imperial Cabinet Saloon in New Orleans, the drink quickly became a Southern sensation. Ramos’s original recipe called for gin, citrus, cream, egg white, orange flower water, and soda, all shaken to a silky, cloud-like texture that became the stuff of legend. The drink was so popular that Ramos reportedly employed a line of “shaker boys” to keep up with demand, each one passing the cocktail down the line to achieve its famously long shake. The Ramos Gin Fizz wasn’t just a drink; it was a spectacle that embodied the golden age of bartending.

Today, at Nocturno Cocktail Bar in Las Vegas, Bar Director Lu Lopez is breathing new life into this classic. Trained under Attaboy’s Sam Ross and formerly of Youngblood, one of North America’s 50 Best Bars, Lopez champions the art of the timeless cocktail with a modern, approachable sensibility. At Nocturno, the Ramos Gin Fizz is the star of the menu, with a full selection of the classic Fizz and unique variations available.

We caught up with Lu Lopez to explore what makes the Ramos Gin Fizz such a timeless cocktail and how Nocturno re-imagines it for a new generation.

The Ramos Gin Fizz dates back to 1887 and remains one of the most iconic cocktails in history. What do you think gives it such lasting appeal more than a century later?

The Ramos Gin Fizz takes time and intention, which is part of what makes it special. It’s a perfect example of how a drink can be rooted in something simple but still feel elevated when it is made with care. It builds on the foundation of the traditional Gin Fizz without throwing off balance. With the Ramos, you’re adding cream and orange flower water, which transforms it into something soft, rich, and almost dessert-like in texture. An expertly crafted Ramos Gin Fizz is a memorable experience, which I think has contributed to its lasting appeal.

Henry C. Ramos’s original recipe called for patience and precision — how do you honor that tradition while making it your own at Nocturno?

We take our time, follow the recipe and keep our systems in check. Making sure we measure and whip shake hard to get that signature foam just right. After it’s poured, allowing it to settle and set for a specific time in the cold before we add the final pour gives it its signature lift. All of this comes together by maintaining the steps. This drink doesn’t allow for hiding or skipping steps. If you get even the timing wrong, you can tell. If you are finding yourself getting excited about the lift and making it too tall past step, you have an over diluted drink. It all goes back to our core belief in bartending. Follow the steps the same every time and you’ll have an amazing outcome.

The Ramos is known for its challenging technique. What do you think bartenders often misunderstand about how it should really be made?

The most common misconception is that it takes a team of bartenders passing around a shaking tin for several minutes to get the right texture. That’s just not true. If you treat the Ramos like any other egg white cocktail, but give it a little time to settle and firm up, you’ll get a silky, frothy drink every time.

You’ve said “technique beats time.” Can you share your process and the thinking behind your signature foam method?

The key is to vigorously dry shake all your ingredients for a few seconds to emulsify first, then wet shake with quality ice, but not so long that you over-dilute it. Then leave space for ice-cold soda water, which helps create that soufflé-like foam head. My pro tip is to let it sit in the freezer for a minute or two before topping off with soda. Also, always use fresh-pressed juice and quality ice. Using sour mix or ice from a freezer full of frozen meat and vegetables will ruin the flavor of your drinks.

Nocturno features an entire section devoted to the Ramos and its variations. What inspired that focus, and how do you reimagine such a classic for today’s guests?

At Nocturno, we slow down and focus on every ingredient and movement, and the Ramos Gin Fizz fits perfectly in that ethos. Our cocktail menu at Nocturno is built like a historic bar guide of the classic cocktail families, and we’ve dedicated a full chapter to modern favorites from the Fizz family. Instead of reinventing the wheel, we celebrate the classics by utilizing the highest quality ingredients, fresh pressed juices and house made syrups, and perfecting the techniques behind each drink.

The Peach Blow Fizz has become a standout on your menu. What makes it special, and how does it connect back to the original Ramos?

The Peach Blow Fizz is essentially a Ramos that swaps the orange flower water for freshly muddled strawberries. It first appeared in the Café Royal Cocktail Book back in 1937, and oddly enough, even though there’s no actual peach in it, the texture and taste are a lot like biting into a ripe peach.

As National Henry C. Ramos Day approaches, what does this cocktail symbolize for you and for the culture of craftsmanship at Nocturno?

It’s such a perfect drink that really embodies us. A lot of people have this belief that bartenders hate when a fizz gets rung in, but with us it’s the opposite. I remember this one time a table of six came in during a busy Friday and every single guest ordered a version of fizz. We didn’t get mad or frustrated but were excited because this was a chance to showcase the dedication to the skill and steps we practice every day. Every single fizz came out beautiful.

If you haven’t seen a tray full of perfectly risen fizz walking through a cocktail bar floor, you haven’t seen anything. There’s a feeling that comes over you when you accomplish that. The bartender that was on the service well that night who was able to react and execute six perfect fizzes at the same time while in the rush really embodies what we are doing at Nocturno. We are so fortunate to have a team that resonates with this mindset and pushes each other daily to achieve that.

So, on this National Henry C. Ramos Day, Nocturno invites cocktail lovers to rediscover the drink that is equal parts craftsmanship and celebration, reminding us all that true classics never go out of style.

Gin

Peach Blow Fizz

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Gin
  • ¾ oz. Lemon/Lime Juice (combined)
  • ¾ oz. Simple Syrup
  • ½ oz. Cream
  • 2 Strawberries
  • 1 Egg White
  • Club Soda

Preparation

  1. Add all ingredients to shaker, except club soda, and shake without ice to emulsify egg.
  2. Add ice and shake vigorously.
  3. Strain into a Collins glass and let set up.
  4. Top with club soda.

Additional Notes

Meant to mimic the texture and flavor of biting into a ripe peach. First found in the “Café Royal Cocktail Book,” 1937

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2 Día de los Muertos Inspired Sips

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Two cocktails, two traditions—both honoring Mexico’s rich cultural heritage.

At Nobu Hotel Los Cabos, the Nobu Mexican Coffee reimagines café de olla, the spiced coffee beloved in the colder months and on Día de los Muertos, with a touch of tequila, yogurt foam, and caramel. Meanwhile, at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, Head of Bars Ana Paula Ulrich crafted Alma y Ceniza, a soulful nod to Pan de Muerto, the symbolic sweet bread of the holiday, translating its orange- and anise-kissed flavors into a refined, smoky sip. Together, these drinks bring the warmth, symbolism, and flavors of Día de los Muertos into the glass.

Nobu Mexican Coffee

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. café de olla (or regular hot brewed coffee)
  • 1 ½ oz. Komos Cristalino Tequila
  • Yogurt Foam
  • Caramel Sauce
  • Cherry + Edible Flower on a Skewer (for garnish)

Preparation

  1. Brew café de olla and pour into a heatproof glass.
  2. Add Komos Cristalino tequila. Stir gently.
  3. Top with a layer of yogurt foam.
  4. Drizzle caramel sauce over the foam.
  5. Garnish with a skewer of cherries and an edible flower.

Additional Notes

Inspired by café de olla, the traditional Mexican coffee enjoyed during the fall, winter, and Día de los Muertos. Available at: Nobu Hotel Los Cabos

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Alma y Ceniza (Soul and Ash)

by Mixologist: Head of Bars, Ana Paula Ulrich

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Butter Fat–washed Don Julio Tequila Reposado
  • 10 ml Vanilla Syrup
  • Spray of Orange Blossom Water
  • 3 drops Citric Solution
  • Float of Don Julio Ceniza

Preparation

  1. In a mixing glass, combine the butter fat–washed Don Julio Reposado, vanilla syrup, and citric solution.
  2. Add ice and stir until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. Mist the top with orange blossom water.
  5. Carefully float Don Julio Ceniza on top for a smoky finish.

Additional Notes

Available at: Rosewood San Miguel de Allende

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Mozart Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

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As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, Mozart Pumpkin Spice Liqueur shines as the ultimate ingredient for cozy, seasonal cocktails.

With its indulgent blend of chocolate, pumpkin, cinnamon, and vanilla, it captures autumn in a glass. One standout serve? The Mozart Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini—a decadent twist on the classic, crafted by cocktail expert Paul Zahn. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a solo nightcap, this must-mix cocktail delivers bold flavor and undeniable fall charm.

Photo by Focal Point Photography

Mozart Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

by Paul Zahn

Ingredients

  • ¾ oz. Mozart Pumpkin Spice Liqueur
  • 1 ¼ oz. Absolut Vodka
  • ¾ oz. Pumpkin Syrup
  • ¼ oz. Kahlúa
  • ¾ oz. Fresh Espresso

Preparation

  1. Shake with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
  2. Garnish with coffee beans or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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