5 spooktacular spots to grab a hauntingly delicious Halloween cocktail

Halloween is more than costumes and candy; it’s also about the boos! Toronto bars are getting into the spirit and brewing up a bunch of creepy cocktails just in time for spooky season.

Here are the five spooktacular spots to grab a hauntingly delicious Halloween cocktail.

Hellbar at Offworld Bar

 

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Get into the Halloween spirit at Offworld Bar on Queen St West, now transformed into Hellbar! ย Quench your thirst with The Confessor cocktail: text your sins and the barโ€™s confessionals will hit you with the right penance. Or go all in with The Soul Contract cocktail for $39 โ€” or the $6.66 version that comes with a soul-surrendering contract (legend has it, itโ€™s delicious). Hellbar also hosts killer events like The Devil Made Me Do It (Oct. 18) for guests flaunting their deadliest sins, Plus, donโ€™t miss horror cocktail classes and sinful Sundays with classic horror flicks!

Black Lagoon

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The Black Lagoon is back at Bar Mordecai for the last two weeks of October, serving up spine-chilling cocktails and goth-metal vibes! Launched in 2021 by Kelsey Ramage and Erin Hayes, this pop-up invites guests to show off their best costumes while enjoying spooky concoctions. Wednesdays feature “Emo Nights” for extra fun. Sip on eerie creations like Nosferatuโ€™s Rise โ€” Coconut Oil Lot 40, Lustau Amontillado Sherry โ€” and Hex Appeal, a refreshing blend of Fords Gin and Absinthe. Don’t miss Memento Mori, a haunting mix of Mezcal and Coffee Liqueur.

Burton Bar

Horror and Tim Burton fans, rejoice! The Burton Experience has taken over the Novotel Centre in Toronto, running until October 31. This immersive pop-up features not just eerie decor but also a cocktail lineup that’ll haunt your taste buds. Indulge in the enchanting Black Magic and Final Destination as Beetlejuice hosts the night of interactive fun and spine-tingling performances. . Costumes are encouraged and tickets start at $20 and include a welcome drink.

Storm Crow Manor

Enjoy signature bubbling drinks,ย like Beetle Juice and Skin of aย Killer, in eight themed rooms atย Storm Crow Manor. This multi- level mansion is filled with freaky monsters, delicious food and scary secret passages. ย And the witches are raving about the latest Halloween potion at “Canada’s nerdiest bar.” Introducing Black Sabbath, a wickedly delightful twist on the classic French 75. This bewitching libation mixes gin, cassis, sparkling wine, simple syrup, lemon juice, and soda for a sip thatโ€™s sure to haunt your taste buds.

Halloween Haunt

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Get ready to sip on some devilish drinks at Canadaโ€™s Wonderland Halloween Haunt! This year, the all-new Witches Brew blood bag is a must-try, featuring blood orange syrup, sweet and sour mix, tequila, and shimmering edible glitter. For a non-alcoholic option, the Vampireโ€™s Kiss mocktail combines lemonade, cherry syrup, vanilla, and haunting glitter for a wickedly delightful experience. Returning classics like Toxic Waste, Fire Starter, and Red Rum! Runner! promise their own spooky twists.

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