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Chicago Holiday Hotel Dinners & Special Events

Chicago restaurants, Christmas, Holiday, Holiday dining, Holiday events, Holiday Travel, Hotels, Thanksgiving
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Chicago, with its numerous holiday happenings and millions of holiday lights, is a magical destination. Wondering where to stay and what to do? Here are some ideas for you.

Gather at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago this Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 27, 12:00PM – 6:00PM) for Adorn Bar & Restaurant’s heartwarming Thanksgiving Grand Feast Experience. Celebrate the season in style with an abundant spread of gourmet stations, decadent dishes, and irresistible sweets. Whether you’re making new memories or honoring cherished traditions, Adorn invites you to savor every bite—and every moment—with warmth, joy, and festive flavor.  

Photo courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

Savor the season with a playful twist on a timeless tradition. Delight in an elegant afternoon of festive indulgence at the Teddy Bear Tea, featuring artfully crafted tea sandwiches, exquisite desserts, and a thoughtfully curated selection of fine teas. Toast the occasion at our sparkling mimosa station, while little ones are enchanted by whimsical holiday entertainment and receive a charming teddy bear keepsake to treasure.  

  • Saturdays and Sundays, November 29 & 30, December 7, 13*, 20, 27 & 28  
  • 1st Seating: 10:00 AM; 2nd Seating: 1:00 PM; *10 AM Seating Only  
  • $185 per adult / $65 per child (6-12 years old)  
  • Children 5 and under are complimentary  
Photo courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

Treat your loved ones to an unforgettable Christmas Day Feast at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (Thursday, December 25,12:00PM – 6:00PM) . Delight in festive fare from chef-attended action stations and an elaborate chocolate buffet, while little ones enjoy holiday-themed activities designed just for them. A live band sets the scene with cheerful sounds of the season, and our decadent hot chocolate station—complete with a “Spike Your Cocoa” option—adds a playful, grown-up twist. A memorable experience for guests of all ages, wrapped in the magic of the holidays. 

  • $285 per adult / $95 per child (6-12 years old), Adult pricing includes one glass of champagne (Pricing is exclusive of Tax & Gratuity)  
Photo courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

Ring in the New Year with an opulent New Year’s Eve Dinner at Adorn (Wednesday, December 31, seatings at 7:00PM and 9:00PM). Indulge in a luxurious five-course journey. Savor every moment with decadent canapés, artfully prepared appetizers, and a choice of exquisite entrée, culminating in a show-stopping dessert.  

  • $225 Per Person exclusive of tax and gratuity  
Photo courtesy of The Albert.

the Albert, the Italian-American restaurant located at the luxury boutique Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection, welcomes the festive season with an exciting lineup of dining experiences. Under the direction of acclaimed Chef Steve Chiappetti, the Albert’s menus and events honor his Calabrian heritage while embracing Chicago’s culinary vibrancy. Guests can look forward to special offerings, holiday feasts, a charitable book drive, an early New Year’s Eve party, and interactive wine and cocktail classes — all designed to joyfully gather loved ones around the table.

  • Thanksgiving Chef Hotline – Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Turkey emergency? Stuffing disaster? Chef Chiappetti is back in 2025 and just a phone call away with The Albert’s Thanksgiving Chef Hotline. From troubleshooting to expert tips, Chicagoans can count on his culinary guidance to present their holiday meals without breaking a sweat! Call 1-833-THX-CHEF (1-833-849-2433). 
  • Holiday Book Drive: Share a Story, Light the Season – November 19-December 31, 2025
Photo courtesy of The Albert.

Hotel EMC2 invites guests to celebrate the spirit of giving through Share a Story, Light the Season in partnership with Books4Cause, a Chicago-based social venture dedicated to expanding access to books and education worldwide. From November 18 through December 31, guests who bring a gently used book to donate at the Albert, will receive a complimentary glass of wine in return. Guests are invited to place their books beneath the hotel’s striking holiday tree while enjoying canapés, cocktails, and the warmth of the season. Each book donated supports Books4Cause’s mission to recirculate books into the hands of new readers, helping to build libraries and empower communities both locally and abroad. At Hotel EMC2, where art and science live in harmony, the initiative is a reflection of the property’s belief that curiosity, creativity, and compassion are all part of a story worth sharing. 21+. Limit one per guest, per visit. Available during service hours only.

  • Thanksgiving All-Day Buffet – Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    $65 per person (excludes beverages, tax, and gratuity)
    Give thanks with Chef Chiappetti’s festive buffet featuring roasted turkey with cranberry stuffing, honey glazed ham, cheese tortellini, Sicilian mushrooms, shaved salumi and Italian cheeses, roasted vegetables, Italian frittata, and tables laden with housemade pies and other sweet treats.
  • Christmas Eve Dinner
Photo courtesy of The Albert.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – 5 p.m. to close

$60 per person, including a glass of rosé prosecco  (excludes additional beverages, tax, and gratuity)

Let the night before Christmas be a decadent culinary occasion with a pre-fix menu featuring:

  • Choice of Crostini: Prosciutto, ricotta, and honey, or Confit chicken, pesto, and ricotta, or Sicilian mushroom, ricotta, and chili
  • Main Course: Lobster ravioli, roasted red pepper sauce, or Beef Wellington, or Dover Sole, shrimp soufflé
  • Dessert: Nonna’s Tiramisu
  • Christmas Day Buffet 

Thursday, December 25, 2025 – 11:30 a.m.
$70 per person with a glass of Champagne (excludes other beverages, tax and gratuity)

Wake up and feast on a bountiful buffet and special menu selections featuring both Italian and classic American dishes. Guests can tour the antipasti buffet, choose their entree and then cap off the celebration with sweets upon sweets at the 20-foot dessert table.

  • Antipasti Buffet: Roasted mint carrots, Sicilian mushrooms, asparagus with aged balsamic, Italian olives, Shaved salumi, Italian cheeses, fig jam, crackers, nuts, Frittata, spiral ham, cheese tortellini with fresh basil tomato sauce and more.
  • Entree Selections: Eggs Benedict, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Roasted Turkey, Herb Crusted Prime Ribeye, Gnocchi, Seared Pacific Coast Salmon, Grilled Lamb Chops
  • The 20-Foot Dessert Buffet: Assorted Cakes, Pies, Cannoli, Dark Chocolate Brownies, Butter Cookies, and more
Photo courtesy of The Albert.
  • Rockin’ Italian Style New Year’s Celebration

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 4 to 7 p.m.
$55 per person (excludes tax and gratuity)

For those who wish to celebrate early and watch the ball drop at home, all are invited to enjoy live music as the clock strikes midnight in Italy. They will have the chance to honor the grape-eating tradition that accompanies the holiday in Italy, all while delighting in a beverage bar featuring rosé prosecco and espresso martinis and a Sicilian pizza bar including favorites like potato, rosemary, goat cheese, duck prosciutto, pinenuts, mushroom, provolone, soprasata, sweet peppers, pesto, four cheese, and white truffle cream. A homemade pasta bar will dole out the traditional Casarece pasta with shrimp, spinach and lobster cream sauce. Unlimited servings of Nonna’s Tiramisu will start the New Year on a high note!

  •  New Year’s Eve Dinner

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 5 p.m. to close
$90 per person
End the year with an extraordinary prix fixe tasting menu featuring:

  • 1st Course: Smoked Duck Consommé and black truffle puff crust, or Hamachi crudo, black garlic, and tomato jus
  • 2nd Course: Choice Of Risotto with shrimp, saffron broth and peas, or Garginelle with lamb sausage and fennel dust
  • 3rd Course: Choice Of Roasted rack of lamb stuffed with pesto, or Snapper, fresh crab crust, and prosecco sauce
  • 4th Course: Chocolate Decadence
Photo courtesy of Staypineapple The Loop.

Staypineapple The Loop is offering the following meal packages:

  • Holiday Tea at Atwood – Available November 1, 2025 through January 10, 2026,  Atwood will offer a festive Holiday Tea menu with a selection of aromatic teas, savory sandwiches and decadent sweets, available daily from 11 AM-5 PM by reservation, $55 per person. (Menu and photos)
Photo courtesy of Staypineapple The Loop.
  • Atwood’s Theatre Prix Fixe – To celebrate the fall and winter theatre season, starting October 1, 2026, Atwood, located in the heart of the theatre district, is offering a prix fixe menu, perfect for pre- or post-show dining. The three courses feature seasonal flavors in main dishes such as Pumpkin Risotto, Pork Shoulder Ragout and Pan-Roasted Chicken. Available daily 11 AM-9 PM, no reservation required, $52 per person.(Menu and photos)
Photo courtesy of The Pendry Chicago.

The Pendry Chicago’s special holiday events include: 

  • Holiday Lights & Festive Kick-Off: Festival of Lights Champagne & Hot Chocolate Toast (Nov. 22 | 4 – 5:30 pm | Lobby) – Celebration of Chicago’s official holiday season kick-off with champagne and hot chocolate before the lighting ceremony.
  • Letters to Santa (Nov. 22 – Dec. 25 | 10 am – 7 pm) in Lobby – Kids can visit the Concierge to write their letter to Santa and send it to the North Pole.
  • Myles Hayes Holiday Music (Nov. 22 – Dec. 31 | Saturdays, 4 – 6 pm) at Bar Pendry – Live holiday-inspired performances by Chicago Jazz artist Myles Hayes.
Photo courtesy of The Pendry Chicago.
  • Festive Boozy Tea (Dec. 7 – Dec. 28 | Sundays, 11 am – 3 pm) at Bar Pendry – Bar Pendry puts a festive spin on Sunday afternoon tea with Festive Boozy Tea, pairing tea-based cocktails with a three-tiered tower of sweet and savory bites accompanied by live music from Chicago musicians. Guests can enjoy holiday delicacies such as Lobster Quiche with Parmesan Royale and Black Truffle and Gingerbread Profiteroles with White Russian Crème. $100 per person inclusive of tax & gratuity. View menu here. 

For more information about where to stay and what to do in the city, visit Choose Chicago.

Black Lagoon Halloween Pop-Ups: Curated Drinks in a Spooky Atmostphere

Cocktail Recipes, Fort Wayne, Halloween, Indianapolis, Phoenix

It’s not too late to celebrate the Spooky Season by visiting one of the Black Lagoon Halloween pop-ups. The highly acclaimed Halloween pop-up features hauntingly new & delicious cocktails such as Griselda’s Revenge–a tropical, herbaceous cooler fit for a swamp queen–and the Nocturna Colada, which is the piña colada of your darkest dreams.

Find the Black Lagoon venue nearest you by visiting Black Lagoon Pop-Up. And for those who live in Phoenix, the Pop-up runs until November 3rd at Sunny’s, located at 2701 E. Indian School Road. You don’t have to wear a costume but why not?

The venues all have immersive atmospheres along with brand-new cocktail menu, created by bar industry luminaries Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage.

This year’s lineup With Black Lagoon’s unique blend of spooky ambience and expertly crafted drinks, it’s an event that’s not to be missed.

Black Lagoon Pop-Up: Official October Dates and Haunting New Menu

Detroit, Drink, Halloween, Phoenix

 Black Lagoon, the award-winning Halloween pop-up celebration from industry veterans Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage, has revealed its full cocktail lineup and official spirit partners for the 2025 season. Now in its fifth year, the darkly imaginative bar takeover expands to 38 cities across North America this October, offering fans more sinister sips and haunted thrills than ever before.

Conceived in 2019 at The Dungeon, a cult-favorite dive bar in New Orleans, founders Hayes and Ramage knew they were onto something wickedly unique and deliciously dark. Black Lagoon officially launched its first bar pop-up in 2021. Five years later, it has now cast its veil of darkness over major cities throughout the U.S. and Canada, expanding to 38 locations for the 2025 season.

“We wanted this year’s cocktails to push the boundaries of spooky creativity while also being approachable, fun and above all, delicious,” says co-founder Erin Hayes. “It’s important to us that every drink feels like an experience, whether you’re sipping tequila, rum, or even a zero-proof cocktail.”

This year’s cocktail menu features spine-chilling originals including:

  • Griselda’s Revenge: Fords Gin, Lustau Vermut Blanco, Giffard Liqueur Mangue, tarragon, lemon, Bitter Queens Thai Spice, Soda
  • Nocturna Colada: Kraken Black, Kraken Gold, Mr Black Liqueur, passionfruit, coconut, pineapple, Bitter Queens Coffee Cardamom Bitters
  • Corpse Flower: Lalo Tequila Blanco, ube, Giffard Banane, lime, Lustau Amontillado Sherry
  • Death’s Door (non-alcoholic): Spirit-free alternative, Giffard Pineapple, miso falernum, lime, soda

Black Lagoon’s 2025 cocktails are powered by Lalo Tequila, Fords Gin, Kraken Rum (Gold & Black), Mr Black Cold Brew Liqueur, Giffard Liqueurs, Lustau Sherry/Vermouth, and Bitter Queens, with Canadian partners including Absolut Vodka, and Lot 40 Rye. 

“Partnering with some of the most exciting spirit brands out there makes the magic possible,” adds co-founder Kelsey Ramage. “Each sponsor brings a unique character that fits right into the Black Lagoon universe and flavors we bring to life each year.”

For its fifth season, Black Lagoon continues its reign as North America’s premier Halloween bar pop-up, transforming the following cities and venues, with dates varying by location:

United States

Guests will step into eerie, immersive worlds where haunted house-inspired décor comes to life—think skulls, coffins, and macabre details that embrace goth, horror, and the spirit of Halloween across every city. To explore the nightmarish world of Black Lagoon this Halloween season, please visit www.blacklagoonpopup.com and follow along on Instagram at @blacklagoonpopup. 

About Black Lagoon

Black Lagoon is an immersive Halloween bar pop-up where mixology meets the macabre. Created by industry veterans Kelsey Ramage and Erin Hayes, Black Lagoon helps cocktail bars present a dark celebration for those who revel in the mysterious and bizarre, where guests can transport themselves to a world that blurs that line between reality and the supernatural. Black Lagoon was named Canada’s Best Pop-Up Bar by Canada’s 100 Best in 2022. 

Eater: Overheard at the 2025 James Beard Awards

Chicago restaurants, Drink, James Beard 2025 Award Semifinalists

https://www.eater.com/pre-shift/887235/overheard-at-the-2025-james-beard-awards

It’s Not Too Late to Attend the Bourbon Classic

Distiller Spirits, Distilleries, Drink, Drink mixes, Events, Gastronomy, Historic foodways, Historic Restaurants, James B. Beam Distillery, Kentucky Bourbon Classic, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Louisville, Regional & Ethnic, Southern cuisine, Tours

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Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with romantic, handcrafted cocktails that are as fresh and vibrant as the occasion itself

Cocktail Recipes, Valentine's Day

Easy to make at home, these cocktails will impress someone special.

Strawberry Harvest

Blending bright citrus, muddled strawberries, and a hint of rhubarb bitters  with American Harvest Organic Vodka creates a perfectly balanced sip.

  • 2 oz. American Harvest Organic Vodka
  • 0.75 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.75 oz. Simple Syrup
  • 0.25 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 dashes Rhubarb Bitters
  • 2 Strawberries (muddled)

Method

Muddle strawberries, add ingredients, shake, and strain into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a strawberry slice.

Fall in Love

  • 2 oz. Beach Whiskey Bonfire Cinnamon
  • .5 oz. Amontillado Sherry
  • 25 oz. Maple Syrup
  • 2 drops of Almond Extract
  • 2 dashes of Vanilla Bitters

Method

Fill a rocks glass to top with ice. Add all ingredients to glass. Stir and add garnish.

Garnish with a star anise float.

Solstice Sour

  • 2 oz. American Harvest Organic Vodka
  • 3/4 oz. Concord Grape Syrup
  • 3/4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice

Add ice and ingredients to a shaker.

Shake and strain into chilled coupe glass.

Garnish with a lemon wedge.

About American Harvest Organic Vodka

Using only the finest ingredients, including artisan red winter wheat grown on third-generation family farms and pristine water from the protected aquifers of the Snake River Plain, American Harvest Organic Vodka is hand-managed by a process created to ensure a rare vodka that is organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO.

What’s Happening This Holiday Season at Journeyman & The American Factory

Distiller Spirits, Distilleries, Gin, Journeyman Distillery, Lake Michigan, Whiskey

COMEDY ON THE ROCKS

  • Location: The American Factory (258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385) 
  • Date: Friday, December 27th
  • Time: 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm CT 
  • Price: $22/person, must be 21+ 
  • Tickets: Available here
  • Details: Head to The American Factory for an evening of laughs and libations at Comedy on the Rocks. Journeyman welcomes Dave Dyer, a regular on The Bob & Tom Show and a former writer for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, alongside Will Green, a New England comedy scene fixture who has performed at festivals such as Gilda’s LaughFest and the Milwaukee Comedy Festival. Bring your friends, enjoy cocktails made with Journeyman’s award-winning spirits, and kick back for a fun evening of comedy. 

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE FEATHERBONE FACTORY 

  • Location: The Featherbone Factory (109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI 49128) 
  • Date: Tuesday, December 31st 
  • Time: Staymaker Prix-fixe Dinner: 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm ET, NYE Dance Party 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. ET
  • Price: Prix-fixe dinner: $75/person, NYE Dance Party: $40/person
  • Tickets: Available here.
  • Details:  Begin your NYE celebrations at Staymaker Restaurant with a three-course prix-fixe meal paired with signature Journeyman cocktails. Afterward, join the dance party for music, drinks, and dancing. Each dance party ticket includes access to the event, a welcome cocktail, two drink tickets, and a midnight toast. Additional drink tickets are available for $10 each or five for $40
  • MEET THE MAKERS: ART OF DISTILLING 
  • WHERE: The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385
  • DATE: January 19
  • TIME: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. CT 
  • RESERVATIONS: Here
  • DETAILS: In the final installment of Journeyman’s Meet the Makers series, join Head Distiller Jacob Rippetoe and founders Bill and Johanna Welter for an up-close look at how Journeyman crafts its award-winning spirits. Taking place at The American Factory, this free event offers the chance to experience the art and history behind Journeyman while sampling their signature spirits and cocktails.

BURNS NIGHT: A SUPPER OF CELEBRATION

WHERE: The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr. Three Oaks, MI 49128 

  • DATE: January 25 
  • TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET
  • RESERVATIONS: Here 
  • DETAILS: Journeyman is honoring national Scottish poet Robert Burns’ birthday with an authentic Burns Night Supper at The Featherbonr Factory. The team will set the mood accordingly with a candlelit ambiance, bagpipe music, poetry readings, and hearty Scottish dishes. Guests will also have the opportunity to sample unreleased single-malt whiskeys crafted by Journeyman while enjoying a cozy winter celebration of one of Scotland’s most beloved poets. Each guest will leave with a 200-mL bottle of Silver Cross Four Grain Whiskey. Tickets are $80 per person, and attendees must be 21 or older to attend.

ZERO PROOF GIN & N/A COCKTAIL OFFERINGS

  • WHERE: The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr. Three Oaks, MI 49128 and The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385
  • DETAILS: Just in time for Dry January, Journeyman has released a zero-proof version of their beloved Field Gin — crafted in collaboration with Chicago’s iconic Field Museum of Chicago. An ideal bar cart addition, the non-alcoholic spirit has tasting notes of herbs, sweet berry, citrus, cucumber, juniper and coriander, providing a classic gin-like profile with a crisp and clean finish. Available for $34.99/bottle, the Zero Proof Field Gin can be purchased at both locations in Three Oaks and Valparaiso and will be available on Journeyman’s website. Plus, the Journeyman team is using the new spirit to shake up some tempting non-alcoholic cocktails available at their campus restaurants in Valparaiso, Indiana and Three Oaks, Michigan. Sips include the Dirtless Martini with N/A Field Gin, olive juice and blue cheese olives, the N/A Lavender Gimlet with lavender simple syrup, lime and grapefruit juice, and the N/A Ramos Gin Fizz with lemon juice, soda and foamy egg white.

Get Into The Spirit With These Hauntingly Good Halloween Cocktails

Cocktail Recipes, Drink, Halloween, Seasonal Recipes

These inventive and eerie drinks are perfect for celebrating the spooky season

As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, it’s time to stir up some fun with Halloween-inspired cocktails that will have your guests ‘howling’ with delight! 

Photo courtesy of Frames For Your Heart 

“Whether you’re hosting a haunted house party or cozying up for a spooky movie marathon, these eerie drinks are the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season,” says Daniel Ufland, founder of The Whisky Masters, a premier online whisky retailer.

With ghoulish garnishes, creepy color changes, and bewitching flavors, Daniel’s creative concoctions will bring a festive flair to Halloween.

Witch’s Brew White Russian

Ingredients:

2 oz. vodka

1 oz. Kahlua

1 1/2 oz. pumpkin spice creamer

Cinnamon stick

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

3 Tbsp. crushed graham crackers

Method: Combine the pumpkin pie spice and crushed crackers on a plate. After dipping the rim of each glass in water, dip them into the spice and cracker mixture. Then, add ice to each glass, pour in the vodka and Kahlua, and top it with the creamer. Stick in a cinnamon stick and sprinkle the pumpkin pie spice on the top to garnish.

Photo courtesy of Carlos Felipe Ramírez Mesa

Chameleon’s Curse Margaritas

Ingredients:

2 cups sliced purple cabbage

4 cups boiling water

8 oz. tequila

4 oz. triple sec

3 oz. lime juice

1 c. lemonade

4 lime wedges

1/4 cups kosher salt or coarse sea salt

Method: Pour the boiling water over the purple cabbage in a large bowl and allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Strain out the cabbage and let the water cool; it should look bluey-purple. When the water has cooled, freeze it in ice trays. 

Then, combine the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and lemonade in a large pitcher. Wet the rim of each glass with a lime wedge and then dip it in salt. Replace the lime wedge, add the purple ice cubes and pour in the margarita.

“The purple cabbage-infused ice cubes will turn the margarita pink and purple, changing colors as you drink,” says Daniel. “But don’t worry; the cabbage cubes won’t affect the taste!”  

Ghostly Glowing Gin

Ingredients:
3 oz. gin

1/2 oz. lemon juice

1 tsp. grenadine

1 handful ice

Tonic water

Method: Shake the gin, grenadine, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker without ice. Then, pour into a glass over ice and top with tonic water. “These cocktails should glow white under a blacklight for a spooky Halloween vibe. For extra fun, you can add a glow stick to each drink as a stirrer,” suggests Daniel. 

Poison Apple Shot

Ingredients:
1 oz. sour apple schnapps 

1 oz. whisky

1/2 oz. pomegranate juice 

1/2 oz. cranberry juice 

Juice from 1 small lime 

1 tbsp. granulated sugar

Method: Stir the schnapps, whisky, and both juices well in a pitcher. Squeeze the lime juice into one bowl and add the sugar to the other. Take each glass and dip the rim first into the lime, then the sugar. Then, you’ll be ready to pour and serve.

Cursed Lagoon Curacao

Blue Curacao is perfect for a spooky Halloween cocktail. Photo courtesy of Senior & Co.

Ingredients:

1 oz. light rum

2 oz. coconut rum

1 oz. Blue Curacao

1 handful ice

Pineapple juice

Method: Add the Blue Curacao and both rums to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well for about 30 seconds. Then, pour the mixture into a glass and top it off with pineapple juice.

“The Blue Curacao will give this drink a spooky blue glow like a witch’s potion!” says Daniel.  

Daniel Ufland, founder of The Whisky Masters, commented:

“You can easily tweak these fun cocktails to suit your taste or make them family-friendly! For a spooky mocktail version, swap out the alcohol for flavored syrups or juices. Adjust the sweetness by adding more fruit juice or dialing up the spice with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg. 

“When it comes to serving, presentation is everything on Halloween! Use themed glasses like skeleton-hand goblets or potion-style bottles. Rim your glasses with black sugar or edible glitter instead of salt for a magical touch. Add playful garnishes like candy eyeballs, gummy worms, or black licorice ‘straws’ for an eerie twist. 

“For extra flair, serve your drinks with glow-in-the-dark stirrers or spooky straws for that mysterious, bubbling cauldron effect! Don’t be afraid to get creative – frozen berries can double as ‘bloody eyeballs,’ and edible glitter can add a mystical shimmer to any drink. Halloween is all about having fun and letting your imagination run wild, so go ahead and brew up some ‘books’ that match your spooky vibe!”

About The Whiskey Masters

The Whisky Masters is a premier online whisky retailer offering a curated selection of fine and rare whiskies. Catering to both seasoned connoisseurs and newcomers, the company provides an extensive range of products from renowned distilleries worldwide. Their collection includes limited editions, rare collectibles, and exclusive releases, all aimed at enhancing the whisky-tasting experience. The Whisky Masters prides itself on exceptional customer service.

Featured photo courtesy of Carlos Felipe Ramírez Mesa

All Natural Edible Glitter for Drinks & Rimming Sugar

Drink, Edible Glitter

Eco-friendly and biodegradable, Edible Glitter is a sustainable choice for adding sparkle to any occasion.  Made in the USA using fruits and vegetables, the minority-owned business has created a product that is free from synthetic ingredients. Perfect for adding a touch of glamour to a variety of culinary creations from cocktails to desserts to savory dishes, it’s a showstopper at any gathering.