Get In The Halloween Spirit: Exclusive Parties, Cocktails, & More!
Dress up and release your inhibitions this Halloween — whether going to a soiree or hosting your own — we’ve got you covered in our Halloween guide!
Get ready, guys and ghouls, for an epic Halloween in NYC and beyond! The city is bursting with terrifying haunted houses, Halloween parties and more pumpkin-packed events.
Whether you enjoy getting seriously spooked while watching the scariest horror films of all time or prefer to celebrate Halloween by leaf peeping while visiting some of the greatest fall getaways from NYC, we’ve got you covered.
Get In The Halloween Spirit
From exclusive events, haunted hotels, the perfect costume, to decorations — one thing for sure we can guarantee — is that you’ll have a devilish time this Halloween.
MASTERCARD MIDNIGHT THEATRE | FANGTASIA AT MIDNIGHT BY NAVARRO’S
mastercard midnight theatre is hosting Brian Newman After Dark: Fangtasia, a Halloween edition of Grammy-award winning vocalist and trumpeter, and Lady Gaga’s bandleader, Brian Newman’s weekly show, Brian Newman After Dark on Friday, October 25th.
The night will feature live music by Brian Newman & The Brian Newman Band, vinyl DJs, and performances by burlesque artists, shapeshifters, witches, and more! The lineup includes Burlesque star Angie Pontani, The Midnight Dancers, Lilin, and other standout acts.
Mix and mingle with the Brides of Dracula from 8:00 to 9:00 PM for photo opps and come in costume for the chance to win a swag bag full of surprises. Start your evening with caviar bites, classic cocktails and champagne at midnight by navarro’s, adjacent to the theatre.
Doors open at 8:00 PM and the show starts at 9:00 PM. There is a $25 food and beverage minimum, per person, in the theatre. Tickets for Fangtasia start at $81. For more information click on the link here.
Edge x Peakaboo Villain’s Veil Presented by Mastercard
Peak, a stunning restaurant, bar and event space, located on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards, is hosting the Villain’s Veil at Peakaboo, in collaboration with Edge on Thursday, October 31st. This unforgettable night combines epic skyline views with DJ sets, live performances, and a glamorous villain-themed atmosphere.
From 10 PM, guests can sip on the signature “Witches Brew” while enjoying live percussion and dance acts, all while taking in the New York City skyline. The night will be filled with high-energy music from some of the city’s best DJs, along with entertainment in the ballroom.
Guests are encouraged to wear their best villain attire to experience Halloween in one of New York City’s most iconic spaces.
Tickets start at $247.20, which includes general admission and an open bar. For more information, visit here.
Unmask the Mystery at The Stranger Masquerade
Step into a world of mystery and intrigue at The Stranger Masquerade — a murder mystery event that will immerse you in a tale of deception and betrayal. This is not just a performance; you’ll become part of the story, navigating twists and turns as you work with fellow guests to uncover the truth behind a chilling crime.
Prepare to delve into a myriad of characters, guided by talented actors. Search for clues, share secrets, and mingle as an intricate plot unfolds around you.
When the enigmatic carnival proprietor, The Stranger, mysteriously vanishes on the night of his infamous Halloween Masquerade, whispers of his demise spread like wildfire. As questions loom about who will take his place, the real question is: who among you committed the crime…?
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a captivating evening where every moment is shrouded in suspense.
Bryant Park’s Annual Tricks and Treats
This free event is shaping up to be a ghoulishly delightful celebration with plenty of magic, entertainment, and treats for families and children of all ages.
With face painting, a magic show, pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, live music, and a costume parade, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, it’s the perfect opportunity to get a jump start on holiday shopping while experiencing the festive atmosphere at the Holiday Shops.
Additional information for Tricks and Treats and Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park can be found on the Bryant Park website.
Arlo After Dark
New Yorkers are invited to start their Halloween festivities by dancing the night away above the city with Arlo After Dark, Arlo Hotels’ new nightlife event series, and Azure for As Above So Below at the iconic Arlo Williamsburg.
They can head to the ballroom for a supernatural night of dancing, drinks and fun. DJs like Gianni Glo and Garrett Yun join special guest DLMT to keep the hottest beats playing all night long and guests can explore the three different stages, each with its own individual concept. Tickets include one hour of open bar and are priced at $50–75. Attendees will find that everything is not what it seems and as above, so below: Arlo Williamsburg is the hottest place to be as Halloween heats up Friday, October 25 at 9pm!
Le Bar Penelope
Le Bar Penelope, is hosting an unforgettable event this Halloween weekend! Located just off Madison Avenue, Le Bar Penelope presents Leather and Lace, an intimate Halloween event where style meets seduction. The European-inspired lounge sets the stage for a night of mystery and allure, featuring specialty cocktails, elegant costumes, and a DJ throughout the night.
Le Bar Penelope Presents Hallowen 2024: Leather and Lace
Thursday, October 31st 9PM — 2AM
Table Reservations: $250 per person (minimum spend)
DAVE & BUSTER’S
On Thursday, October 31 from 4pm — 7pm, Dave & Buster’s is hosting a family-friendly Halloween celebration that goes beyond trick-or-treating. For just $10, guests will receive the below. Plus, the first 25 ticket buyers will receive a free swag bag filled with goodies!
- A $15 Power Card with unlimited video game play
- Entry to a costume contest with a chance to win FREE GAMES FOR ONE YEAR
- A candy scavenger hunt
- Craft stations for spooky DIY projects
Bar Cima Rooftop: Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
For those looking to skip the big parties and opt for something a little bit more lowkey, head on over to Bar Cima. Positioned atop the Grayson Hotel with direct views of the Empire State Building, Freedom Tower, and both East and Hudson Rivers, Bar Cima is a stylish Latin cocktail bar and lounge. Soak up the NYC skyline with all your favorite ghouls and sip on specialty Halloween cocktails like The Mexicano ($18) made with mezcal, campari, agave syrup and orange twist. Or the Pineapple Mezcal ($18) Sour with mezcal, pineapple juice, lime juice, agave syrup, angostura bitters, and egg white. Each drink will be served in glass skulls, so get your camera ready for fa-BOO-lous cocktails, company and frighteningly stunning views Halloween day through November 2.
Halloween Fun and Pup Parade at Ellington in the Park & The Ellington
Check out Halloween events at Ellington in the Park and The Ellington, which is all ideal for families looking to celebrate Halloween with amazing prizes, great food, complimentary treats and fun costume-themed events for humans and their fellow furry companions.
Riverside Park Halloween Pup Parade: October 26th at 1:30 PM, featuring a dog parade, costume contest, and festive activities at Ellington in the Park.
Halloween Kids Costume Party: October 27th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Ellington in the Park, with free candy, complimentary coffee and cider, and a Best Costume contest for a chance to win a gift certificate to The Ellington.
Halloween Day at The Ellington: October 31st, featuring free candy bags for kids, a costume contest with a $150 gift certificate prize, and DJ Stef Nava.
The Ned NoMad
The Ned NoMad is excited to launch its Haunted Retreat package, perfect for those seeking an unforgettable, immersive Halloween experience in New York City.
This exclusive package includes access to the hotel’s two-floor “Haunted Hotel III: Carnevil” party in collaboration with renowned New York City nightclub The Box, famed for its electrifying performances. After a night of spooky fun, guests can unwind in luxury at The Ned NoMad and indulge in premium perks such as room service, late check out and more. See below for more details:
The Haunted Retreat Package:
Two tickets to The Ned’s Halloween party, “Haunted Hotel III: Carnevil”
A one-night stay at The Ned NoMad
Room service breakfast with an in-room dining credit of up to $70
Premium vitamin-infused recovery masks to help rejuvenate the morning after
Late check-out for a leisurely departure
Package price starts at $1,365. For reservations, guests can call 212.722.0555 or book online using the promo code HAUNTED24.
Available Stay Dates: October 24th — October 28th, 2024.
The Rockaway Hotel + Spa
To celebrate the spooky season, The Rockaway Hotel + Spa will host a Monster Mash Family Brunch and a Halloween Rooftop Bash.
Saturday, October 26th, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | The Rockaway Hotel + Spa will welcome guests of all ages for the Monster Mash Family Brunch in the Harbor Room. Visitors can enjoy a brunch buffet complete with a live DJ, kids’ games, a cash bar, a costume contest, and more! Tickets can be purchased here for $40 per adult and $20 per child under 12.
Saturday, October 26th, 8:00 pm — 11:00 pm | Set against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and Manhattan Skyline, The Rockaway Hotel + Spa is hosting a Halloween Rooftop Bash complete with light bites, a costume contest, a DJ, and a Three-Hour Open Bar. Tickets can be purchased here for $100 — guests must be 21+.
SkyBridge, Michigan, Boyne Mountain Resort
This year, take Halloween to new heights at SkyBridge Michigan! SkyBridge’s Heights and Frights Event takes place on Saturday, October 26. Captain Jack Sparrow, Cruella and Maleficent take over SkyBridge Michigan from noon-3pm. Walk the plank across the world’s longest timber-towereed suspension bridge, SkyBridge Michigan, with Jack Sparrow and indulge your inner villain at this one-of-a-kind event.
Enjoy Halloween festivities all weekend long at Boyne Mountain Resort’s Halloween Hoopla event on October 25–26, 2024. Kids can enjoy character meet-and-greets, balloon twisting, face painting, trick-or-treating across the resort and Halloween costume parties for families and adults.
In addition to Heights and Frights, on Saturday, October 26th, Boyne Mountain will transform The Beach House into a Hogwarts-inspired realm of enchantment for a Wizarding World Dining Adventure. Ron, Harry and Hermoine will be making a special appearance. Guests can learn to cast spells, decorate wands and dance the night away with a live DJ.
Boston, Massachusetts — Salem Witch Package at Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston
Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston is the perfect launchpad for fall adventures in Boston for its prime location for leaf-peeping as well as its Salem Witch Package, helping guests explore and enjoy the season’s haunted happenings. Famous for its Witch Trials in 1692, Salem is the most popular day trip from Boston due to its undeniably vibrant culture, rich history, and spooky attractions. The package includes breakfast, round-trip transportation to Salem, tickets to The 1962 Salem Witch Museum, and Haunted Boston Ghost Tour to round out the night.
Romeo’s
Romeo’s is throwing the ultimate Halloween House Party, sponsored by T. Edwards, with a fun, frat-party vibe! Join us for a night of drinks straight from the cocktail keg, jello shots, and a wild costume contest that’s sure to bring out your spooky side. Dress to impress, and you could walk away with some amazing prizes! Keep an eye on Romeo’s social channels for the flyer and special Halloween-themed drinks.
Virginia’s
This Halloween, stop by Virginia’s on Thursday, October 31st from 3:00 pm — 7:00 pm for a Spooky Smash Party featuring their iconic smashed burger style bite. A true fan favorite, Virginia’s smash burger is only available on special occasions so be sure to stop by for the ultimate treat this Halloween! To make things even scarier, there’s a limited time Halloween-inspired cocktail making a limited time appearance on the menu. Run — don’t walk!
NoMad Diner
NoMad Diner has a treat for guests this Halloween, with anyone who comes in dressed in their costume receiving a free drink! Pair your free cocktail with the variety of diner classics with thrilling twists on the menu and great vibes inside! NoMad Diner is a unique place to gather, eat and drink while taking in the Instagram-worthy classic diner setting. Centralized among the city’s eclectic and red-hot culinary scene, this staple in Midtown Manhattan is a favorite spot for boozy brunch, late-night bites and creating memories!
Dylan’s Candy Bar
Tombstone of Treats — You’ll be the sweetest house on the block with our Tombstone of Treats! Filled with hundreds of candies that are perfect for trick-or-treaters, Halloween parties, and more, this reusable souvenir tombstone is the ultimate host gift.
Spooky Cocktails
Having a Halloween party this year? Give your guest an extra spook with these creative yet ghoulish cocktails that will leave them petrified yet refreshed and wanting more — if they dare.
CASA TEAL CANDY
Ingredients
2 oz. Casamigos Blanco Tequila
1 oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice
1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
.5 oz. Simple Syrup
.25 oz. Blue Curaçao
Garnish 2 Butterfly Pea Ice Cubes* and Casa Teal Rock Candy
Method
Combine all ingredients into tin shaker. Add ice, shake vigorously and strain into martini glass. Add 2 butterfly pea ice cubes and garnish.
*To create Butterfly Pea Ice Cubes / Makes 1L — Bring 4.5 cups of water to a boil in a medium sized pot. Then put on simmer, add ½ cup of dried butterfly pea leaves and let steep for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then fine strain contents into another medium sized pot, pressing down on the leaves to extract all the liquid and let cool. Once cool, pour into a glass container with lid and store in refrigerator. Good for 2–3 weeks if stored properly.
FANGED KISS
Ingredients
1.5 oz. Casamigas Jalapeño Tequila
.75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
.75 oz. Simple Syrup
1 Dash Spicy Bitters or 1 Jalapeño Slice
8–10 Cilantro Leaves
Garnish Vampire Fangs and Food Grade Red Dye Honey Blood Drip*
Method
Roll upper portion of martini glass in food grade red dye honey and swirl until coating the entire rim of glass. Then slowly spin glass at an angle and let red honey drip down exterior wall of glass.
Combine all ingredients into tin shaker. Muddle cilantro (and jalapeno if using), add ice, shake vigorously, fine strain into martini glass and garnish.
To create Red Dye Honey — Pour approximately 2 oz of honey into a medium bowl or plate, add 1–2 drops of food grade red dye and stir well until evenly colored. Keep at room temperature for best mixability.
SMOKY HALLOWEEN COLADA
Ingredients
1.5 oz. Casamigos Mezcal Joven
.75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
.75 oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice
.75 oz. Coconut Purée
.5 oz. Grenadine
.25 oz. Ginger Syrup
½ Thick Rim Black Lava Salt/Sugar 2:1 Ratio
Garnish Charred Dehydrated Orange Wheel
Method
Wet ½ rim of a clear Tiki or hurricane glass with lime wheel or wedge and dip into salt mixture. Pour grenadine directly into glass, then fill glass with fresh pebble/crushed ice. Combine the rest of the ingredients into a tin shaker, add ice, shake vigorously and strain into glass. Top off with pebble/crushed ice, creating a dome-like top, and garnish.
Blood Moon
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz BACARDÍ Superior Rum
1/2 oz Monin Blood Orange Syrup
1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
2 ox Ginger Beer
Blood Orange
Amarena Cherries
Method
Combine BACARDÍ Superior Rum, lime juice, syrups in a shaker tin with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into Collins glass over fresh ice and top with ginger beer. Stir to incorporate. Garnish with blood orange + cherry
PATRÓN Black Magic-Rita
Ingredients
2 oz PATRÓN EL ALTO
1 oz blackberry syrup
1 oz fresh lime juice
2 drops of Scrappy’s Fire Water Tincture
Black lava salt
Method
In a shaker combine PATRÓN EL ALTO, blackberry syrup, lime juice, and 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 one cup of sugar, one cup of water with five 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.
Midnight Widow
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz BACARDÍ Coconut Rum
1 oz Cold Brew
1/4 oz Vanilla
Espresso Salt
Method
Combine all ingredients into shaker over ice and shake vigorously. Strain into Collins glass over fresh ice. Stir to incorporate. Garnish with espresso salt.
Ghoulish Green Tea Taster
Ingredients
1 oz Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey
1 oz Peach Schnapps
1 oz Lemon-Lime Soda
1 oz Sours Mix
Method
Shake all ingredients over ice. Pour into a Rocks glass or strain into a small Shot glass.
CIDER SEASON COCKTAIL
Ingredients
2 Parts Espolòn Tequila Reposado
4 Parts Earl Grey Cider*
1 Part Spiced Simple Syrup*
0.75 Parts Fresh Lemon Juice
Garnish
Apple chips on lip of glass
Method
Combine all non-spirit ingredients in a saucepan and heat but do not boil. Add in Espolòn once hot. Reheat on low to keep warm as needed.
Glass
Mug or heat-proof glass
* Add half gallon cider to a pot and bring heat to a lower simmer. Add 4 tea bags of Earl Grey Tea and allow to steep together, covered, for 25 minutes. Remove tea bags.
SPICED SIMPLE SYRUP
2 Mexican Cinnamon Sticks
4 Star Anise Pods
10 Cloves
16 oz Hot Water
2 Cups White Sugar
Method
Take cinnamon, clove, and star anise, and toast them in a pan on the stove for about 1 minute. Put the toasted spices into a vessel and add hot water. Brew for 20 minutes and remove solids. Mix in sugar and stir until diluted.
Witches Brew Sour
Ingredients
2 oz of Dewar’s 12 Year Old
0.75 oz Lemon Juice
.5 oz Maple Syrup
.5oz of Ginger Sryup
.75 oz Blood Orange Juice
2 dashes Augustora Bitters
Method
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into an ice filled rocks glass.
Hallow’s Eve Highball
Ingredients
1½ oz Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey
2 oz Soda Water
Method
Pour Teeling Whiskey in a rocks-filled Collins glass. Top with soda water. Garnish with lime wheel or your choice of citrus.
The Blood Moon Negroni
The deep red hue of the vermouth and bitter liqueur could evoke the eerie vibe of a blood moon, while the lemon peel and olive add a ghostly touch to the presentation.
Ingredients
1 oz Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru
1 oz MARTINI RISERVA SPECIALE Rubino vermouth
1 oz Bitter liqueur (MARTINI RISERVA SPECIALE Bitter)
1 Lemon peel twist
1 Olive
Method
Build over cubed ice in a rocks glass. Stir down for adequate dilution. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel and an olive
Vampires of Perthshire
Ingredients
2 oz ABERFELDY 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
¼ oz apple cider syrup
¼ oz Averna
2 dashes Orange Bitters
Layered New York Sour
Ingredients
2 oz. Bourbon
1 oz. Lemon juice
1/2 oz. Simple syrup
2 oz. Josh Cellars Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon
Ice
Method
Add bourbon, lemon juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake well and pour into an Old Fashioned cocktail glass. Fill with ice.
To achieve the layered float effect, gently pour the Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon over the back of a spoon, letting it rest on the surface of the already-poured cocktail mixture.
THE TREAT
Ingredients
1.5oz Gran Coramino Reposado
0.75oz Lime Juice
0.25oz Triple Sec
1oz Red Wine Float
Method
Pour lime juice, agave, triple sec, and Gran Coramino Reposado in a cocktail shaker. Add ice to the cocktail tin and shake. Strain into rocks glass with fresh ice. Top with a float of red wine and garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel.
Bloody Negroni
Ingredients
1 oz. Martini & Rossi Riserva Speciale Rubino
1 oz. Martini & Rossi Riserva Speciale Bitter
1 oz. Bombay Sapphire gin
Orange Peel
Method
Mix ingredients together and pour into a rocks glass, over ice. Garnish with an orange peel.
Maestro Dobel Hellish Spirit
Ingredients
2 oz Maestro Dobel Diamante
.75 oz Lemon Juice
.5 oz Simple Syrup
.25 oz Grenadine Syrup
Method
Fill a double old-fashioned glass with ice
Pour drink over it
Top cocktail off with soda water and garnish with two chili peppers.
Frozen Zombie
Ingredients
12 fl oz Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
4 fl oz Lime Juice
6 fl oz Grapefruit Juice
6 fl oz Passionfruit Juice
6 fl oz Simple Syrup
Ice
Angostura Bitters & Grated Cinnamon for garnish
Method
In a blender, combine 12 fl oz of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, 4 fl oz lime juice, 6 fl oz grapefruit juice, 6 fl oz passionfruit juice, and 6 fl oz simple syrup. Blend until smooth. Garnish with Angostura bitters and grated cinnamon.
Black Manhattan
Ingredients
1 part Averna
2 parts Russell’s Reserve 6 Year Rye
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Garnish: brandied cherry
Method
Mix all ingredients with ice.
Strain into coupe glass and garnish with a brandied cherry.
Hazelnut Espresso Martini
Ingredients
0.5 Part Frangelico
1.5 Parts SKYY Vodka
1.5 Part Cold Brew Concentrate or Espresso
0.25 Part Simple Syrup (1:1)
Method
Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin with fresh ice, shake vigorously until chilled.
Strain into chilled coupe or martini glass & garnish with (3) whole coffee beans.
Glassware: Coupe Glass
Organic Bloody Maria
Ingredients
4 oz Tres Agaves Organic Bloody Mary Mix
2 oz Tres Agaves Organic 100% de Agave Blanco Tequila
Lemon Wedge (Garnish)
Try it Spicy!
1 Jalapeño or Serrano Pepper
2 Dashes Mexican Hot Sauce
Method
Build with ice. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon & your favorite garnish. Taste for balance and serve.
Spicy style: Slice pepper lengthwise. Remove seeds. Muddle in Shaker. Add ice, Bloody Mary Mix, Tequila and hot sauce.
Harvest Moon Martini
Ingredients
2 parts Gray Whale Gin
0.5 part Oloroso sherry
0.5 part Blanc vermouth
Method
Stir all ingredients well over ice and strain into coupe. Garnish with olive and lemon twist.
Apple Bomb
Ingredients
1.5 oz. Crown Royal Regal Apple
3 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. cranberry juice
Method
Combine Crown Royal, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice in a shaker and shake well
Strain into a glass filled with ice
Noche Negra
Ingredients
1 part Cantera Negra Silver Tequila
1 part Espresso (or cold brew concentrate)
.75 part Cantera Negra Café Coffee Liqueur
.25 part Simple syrup
Method
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Double strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Organic Bloody Maria
Ingredients
4 oz Tres Agaves Organic Bloody Mary Mix
2 oz Tres Agaves Organic 100% de Agave Blanco Tequila
Lemon Wedge (Garnish)
Try it Spicy!
1 Jalapeño or Serrano Pepper
2 Dashes Mexican Hot Sauce
Method
Build with ice. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon & your favorite garnish. Taste for balance and serve.
Spicy style: Slice pepper lengthwise. Remove seeds. Muddle in Shaker. Add ice, Bloody Mary Mix, Tequila and hot sauce.
The Grave Digger
Ingredients
1.5oz Tres Agaves Organic 100% de Agave Reposado Tequila
.5oz Mezcal
.75oz Fino Sherry
.5oz Pear Liqueur
Method
Stir ingredients in mixing glass and strain over a large ice cube. Garnish.
Very Superstitious
Ingredients
2 oz Tres Agaves Organic 100% de Agave Blanco Tequila
1 oz black currant juice
.5 oz Campari
.5 oz spicy ginger syrup
.5 oz lime juice
Egg white
Method
Shake all ingredients hard, without ice. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass decorated with a chicken feather and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Witch’s Brew Mimosa
Ingredients
4oz Mingle Blood Orange Elderflower Mimosa
Squeeze of lime juice
3 dashes orange bitters
Pinch of flaky sea salt
Seltzer
Blood orange for garnish
Method
Pour Blood Orange Mimosa over ice into a glass. Top with seltzer to taste. Add a squeeze of lime, orange bitters and a pinch of sea salt. Stir gently and garnish with blood orange slices.
Wicked Mint Mojito
Ingredients
2–3 ounces Mingle Mocktails Cucumber Melon Mojito
4–5 fresh mint leaves
1 ounce fresh lime juice
Club soda
Optional Garnishes: Cucumber, watermelon, mint
Method
Lightly muddle mint leaves in a Collins glass. Add lime juice, Mingle Mocktails Cucumber Melon Mojito & Club soda to glass. Stir gently to combine and garnish.
Código Spiced Apple Margarita
Ingredients
2 parts Código 1530 Reposado Tequila
1.5 parts organic apple cider
0.75 parts fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon agave nectar syrup
Dash ground cinnamon, sugar & salt (for the rim)
Star anise + dried apple (for garnish)
Method
Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake vigorously. Strain over fresh ice and garnish with star anise and a dried apple slice.
For the rim
Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Run the rim of the glass on a freshly cut apple and dip it into the mix.
Talum Devil
Ingredients
1 oz Cenote Reposado
.5 oz creme de violette
.5 oz lime juice
2 oz ginger beer
Method
Pour all ingredients into one glass and stir over ice, strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime wedge or fresh blackberry.
Smirnoff Piña Picante
Ingredients
2 oz Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind
1.5 oz Pineapple Juice
.5 oz Simple Syrup
Top with Soda
Method
Rim a glass with chili lime salt
Combine Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind, Pineapple Juice, and Simple Syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice
Shake well
Strain into a glass over fresh ice
Top with soda
Garnish with Tajin Quarter Rim, Pineapple Wedge, and a Marigold Flower
Basil Hayden Spellbound Smash
Ingredients
2 parts Basil Hayden® Bourbon
¾ part Demerara Syrup*
2 dashes Angostura® Bitters
2 dashes Orange Bitters
Half of a Lemon
5 Fresh Blackberries
3 Sage Leaves (2 for garnish)
1 sprig of Thyme (for garnish)
Method
Place half of a lemon and the blackberries into a cocktail shaker and lightly press with the back of a bar spoon
Add remaining ingredients, including one sage leaf, to cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
Garnish with remaining two sage leaves and a sprig of thyme.
*Demerara Syrup can be purchased, or homemade by combining a 1:1 ratio of Demerara sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
The Maliboo
Ingredients
1 part Malibu Original
2 parts Lemonade
A splash of grenadine
Method
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Add all ingredients.
Palominado
Ingredients
1.5 oz Smokehead Tequila Cask Terminado
1 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 oz Agave Syrup
Top with Grapefruit Soda
Crushed ice
Method
Add Smokehead Terminado, fresh grapefruit and lime juice and agave syrup to the shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a Highball glass filled with ice. Top with grapefruit soda.
Bloody Sparkling Bellini
Ingredients
1 ounce cherry syrup
1 cherry
4 ounces Domaine Ste. Michelle sparkling Brut chilled
Method
Pour the cherry syrup into the center of a glass.
Place the cherry into the glass. Add the sparkling Brut. Enjoy!
Candy Corn Punch
Ingredients
2 oz Proper No. Twelve
Splash of sour mix
Top with blood orange juice
Method
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
Ingredients
0.5 oz Sorel
2 oz Skrewball Whiskey
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.75 oz Simple Syrup
1 Egg White
Method
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.
Pumpkin Pie Punch
Ingredients
8 oz 21Seeds Valencia Orange Infused Tequila
64 oz Apple Cider
16 oz Ginger Ale
1 Can Pumpkin Pie Mix
A Few Dashes of Pumpkin Pie Spice
Dried or Fresh Orange Slices
Ghost Marshmallows (for an extra spooky flair!)
Method
Add all ingredients to a punch bowl or pitcher with ice and mix
Pour into cups filled with ice and garnish with dried or fresh orange slices and ghost marshmallows
19 Crimes Frankenstein Cabernet Sauvignon
Created in collaboration with Universal Studios, 19 Crimes limited-edition Frankenstein bottle brings everyone’s favorite Halloween character to life with the brand’s innovative AR experience. Just hold your camera up to the bottle’s QR code and before you know it, Frankenstein will be scaring your pants off!
Blood red in color and disruptive in nature, this bottle acts as Frankenstein’s entry to the 19 Crimes crew of rebellious rogues that have made the brand oh so famous.
Whether you leave Frankenstein on your bar car for your costume party or share this bottle’s deliciousness with your friends, it is sure to impress even your Halloween-hating friends.
Cocktail Kingdom
This Halloween, let Cocktail Kingdom cast a wicked spell on your readers! From eerie Zombie Glassware and sinister Doll Head Mugs, to bone-chilling barspoons disguised as skulls — Cocktail Kingdom’s creepy collection is sure to summon spirits of all kinds to life. Perfect for ghoulish hosts and spirited professionals, these enchanting pieces will raise partygoers from the grave and keep the cauldron bubbling. And let’s face it — nothing sends shivers down your spine quite like a devilishly crafted cocktail served in a red solo cup — yikes! So, grab your broomsticks and toast to a night of thrills, chills, and killer cocktails!
