October 19th, 2012 
As Halloween approaches, it’s time to get into the spirit of this spooky day with themed cocktails! Whiskey Blue at W Los Angeles – Westwood is embracing this haunted holiday with two unique cocktails for a delicious seasonal experience.
W Hotel guests and LA locals alike can enjoy these drinks at Whiskey Blue, or try concocting them at home using these recipes below: You don’t need a pumpkin for this Jack-O-Lantern! My favorite is the Witches Brew, but let me know what you think.
You don’t need a pumpkin for this Jack-O-Lantern!
Jack-O-Latern W Westwood (Photo Credit: W Westwood)
Jack-O-Latern
-Muddle 1 orange wheel
-Muddle 7 mint leaves
-2 oz Jack Daniels
-1.5 oz Simple Syrup
-1.5 oz Lemon Juice
-.5 oz Chambord
-Orange wheel garnish
Muddle orange wheel and mint leaves into a shaking tin. Add ice and all ingredients. Strain into a martini glass. Sink Chambord and garnish with an orange wheel
Prepare your spells…you’ll be needing them once you indulge in Witches Brew!
Witches Brew W Westwood LA (Photo Credit: W Westwood Hotel)
Witches Brew
-2.25 oz Caliche Rum
-2.25 oz Dark Rum
-1.25 oz Bacardi 151
-2.5 oz Pineapple Juice
-.75 oz Lime Juice
-.75 oz Simple Syrup
-1.25 oz Grenadine
Fill glass completely with ice and add all ingredients. Use your bar spoon to stir the drink until all of the ingredients are combined, creating a pinkish red color. Throw in a handful of gummy worms and the appropriate amount of silly straws needed.
