All Hallows’ Eve is almost here, and with all of the ways to get you into the holiday spirit, Southern California restaurants are infusing their craft cocktails with their best Halloween décor and flavors. So switch out the candy for a cocktail this season with these five spooky cocktails from bars and restaurants that eat, breath, and drink Halloween!
1. Zombie Apocalypse at The Raymond 1886
1250 S. Fair Oaks Ave. | Pasadena, CA. 91105
Over the years, Bar 1886 at The Raymond 1886 has been recognized as a leading and innovative cocktail bar in Los Angeles. This Halloween, the popular cocktail joint is serving up a spooky twist on a classic tiki libation with the Zombie Apocalypse. This cocktail features absinthe bitters and creepy spider garnishes for the ultimate experience.
2. The Brains at Blind Pig Kitchen + Bar
31431 Santa Margarita Pkwy | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. 92688
Voted one of the best places to eat in Orange County, The Blind Pig is not only serving up delicious seasonal fare but also mixing some of the craftiest cocktails you have ever seen! To get the festivities going, The Blide Pig is featuring a special cocktail that resembles zombie brains, filling a tiki glass with crushed ice and incorporating a blend of rums and fruit juices. Don’t worry, this tasty drink only looks deadly.
3. Poison Margarita at Red O
143 Newport Center Drive | Newport Beach, CA 92660
This happening spot by the 2009 Top Chef winner, Rick Bayless, is asking you to pick your poison this Halloween. They are featuring a blackberry and sage infusion margarita, served up with a smoking garnish. Resembling a potion from a witch’s cauldron, the Poison Margarita is the perfect drink to sip on All Hallows Eve.
4. Pumpkin Martini at The Winery Restaurant and Wine Bar
2647 Park Avenue | Tustin, CA. 92782
The renowned Winery Restaurant and Bar is getting you ready for pumpkin season by featuring an indulgent pumpkin-flavored martini. After one sip, you will think you just took a bite of pumpkin pie with this Tito’s vodka martini mixed with pumpkin puree, and house-made simple syrup with cinnamon. This incredible cocktail is topped up with a little dry ice for a spooky touch.
5. Halloween Specialty Cocktail at Cove Bar
Disneyland | California Adventure
1313 South Disneyland Drive | Anaheim, CA 92802
Halloween at Disneyland is always a special time with festive decorations and treats for all ages. This year California Adventure has gotten in the spirit and adopted the theme as well. The Cove Bar is known for their colorful and unique drinks. The Halloween Specialty Cocktail is no exception. With its deep purple color and glowing ice cube this fun drink, comprised of vodka, Chambord, raspberry liquor and floating eyeball (lychee fruit), is just the thing to get you in the Halloween spirit. It doesn’t hurt that while sipping this cocktail you can enjoy sweeping views of Paradise pier, the bay and all the magic Disneyland has to offer.
