From the Madtini Lab – 10 Creepy Cocktails for Halloween

by Merlene | Special Events

Halloween weekend 2010 is finally here, and its time for the Ghouls, Goblins, Naughty Nurses, Snookis and Elvis’ (or is it Elvi) to hit the streets, basement parties and bars. We’ve spent the past few weeks looking around for fun Halloween-themed drinks...

Halloween Cocktails #9, The Dra-Kahlua

by Merlene | Liqueur based

The Boris Karloff version of Count Dracula will always be the ‘definitive’ vampire in our minds here at Madtini Labs (although Gary Oldman did an awesome job too). Our interns may go on dreamily about spending eternal life with Twilight’s Edward,...

Halloween Cocktails #8, The Dark and Spooky

by Merlene | Rum based

Everything always seems a little spookier on Halloween night. The sky is just a little darker, the wind blowing the leaves around makes you stop and turn, the eyes of the jack-o-lanterns are staring at you from every doorstep. 8 year-olds dressed like Snooki or Lady...

Halloween Cocktails #7, The Black Cat

by Merlene | Vodka based

If this Black Cat ever crosses your path I guarantee it’s not bring you bad luck. A tasty blend of coffee, vanilla and licorice flavours will have you licking your lips until your bartender can bring you another one. If this doesn’t bring you to life, chew...

Halloween Cocktails #6. The Mad Eye Martini

by Merlene | Gin based

Our Halloween version of the classic martini may get you a few puzzled looks around the party. The great thing about this cocktail is that your drink can stare right back at them. Create your mad eyeball with a peeled radish and an olive stuffed with pimento,...