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5 Los Angeles Bars Serving Halloween Cocktails

Caitlin Plummer |
October 31, 2013 | 11:34 a.m. PDT

Staff Reporter

Pumpkin Spiced Martini (Photo courtesy of FIG & OLIVE)
Pumpkin Spiced Martini (Photo courtesy of FIG & OLIVE)
Halloween is finally here, but the sunny Los Angeles weather feels a little more like it's August than October; after all, it's 70+ degrees outside. Looking for a way to engulf yourself in the Halloween spirit? L.A's nightlife's got you covered. Here are five L.A. bars making today their own with original Halloween-themed drinks:


 

Pumpkin Spiced Martini

FIG & OLIVE Melrose Place8490 Melrose Place, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte fanatics, this may just be the martini for you. House infused vanilla vodka, apple brandy, pumpkin spiced marmalade, ginger syrup and fresh lime juice make this drink perfect for autumn, and even more, Halloween.

"FIG & OLIVE is committed to creating fresh, handmade cocktails, and given that pumpkin is such a quintessential fall ingredient, the cocktail speaks to the seasonality, and is complimented well by the apple brandy, housemade pumpkin spiced marmalade and ginger syrup for a warm finish," FIG & OLIVE Melrose Place shared.

However, a martini to rival a favorite latte is not the only thing FIG & OLIVE Melrose Place has in store for Halloween. The restaurant is hosting a “Yelloween” Halloween soirée from 6-11 p.m. this evening. The soirée, in partnership with Veuve Clicquot, will feature festive décor, party favors, a DJ and even more spirited drinks, including a mix of Veuve Clicquot champagne and orange juice called “Blood Orange Bellini,” as well as a combination of vodka, Chambord and Veuve Clicquot champagne dubbed “Vampire’s Kiss.”

 

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Bloodsucking Brady Bunch (left) and Dragon's Tail (right). (Photo courtesy of Ray's and Stark Bar)
Bloodsucking Brady Bunch (left) and Dragon's Tail (right). (Photo courtesy of Ray's and Stark Bar)

Dragon's Tail

Ray’s and Stark Bar5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

This drink may have been made to pay homage to the classic cocktail, the Lion's Tail, but it has an ingredient that sets it apart entirely: dry ice. That's right, the Dragon's Tail looks more like a bubbly brew than a cocktail, making it the perfect choice for aspiring witches around Halloween.

The drink itself consists of blended scotch, lime juice, all-spice dram and dash of bitter.

The bartender who created the drink says it's "perfect for this time of year," as the warming effects of the dram and the spice in the scotch work together to make it a great winter seasonal cocktail.

 

 

 

 

Devil's Handshake

The Mixing Room at L.A. Live900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015

The Mixing Room is planning to present a tequila martini that'll make you feel like you met the Devil himself.

 

Apple Bobber

Lexington Social House1718 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90027

This delicious drink, named by and for the creator and head bartender at Lexington Social House, Billy Bob, features Yukon Spice Whiskey.

 

Zombie Crawl at Cole's (213 Nightlife/Facebook)
Zombie Crawl at Cole's (213 Nightlife/Facebook)

Zombie Punch

The members of 213 nightlife are putting on a "Zombie Crawl" on Halloween night, complete with a unique $5 "Zombie Punch" at each bar and a costume contest offering $1400 in prizes. Each of the 10 bars will be covered in ghostly decorations, and the crawlers who Instagram pictures with the hashtag "#213zombiecrawl" at the most bars will be considered for best costume. First place wins $666, second place wins $666 in free drinks, and third place wins $66.6 in free drinks.

The "Zombie Punch" is different at each bar, and yet to be created, adding an element of surprise.

 

Seven Grand515 West 7th Street, Floor 2, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Broadway Bar830 Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Golden Gopher417 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Casey's Irish Pub: 613 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cole's: 118 East 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Las Perlas107 East 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Caña Rum Bar714 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Tony's Saloon: 2017 East 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021

4100 Bar1087 Manzanita Street, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Honeycut819 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

 

Los Angeles doesn't need chilly weather to embrace the Halloween spirit. It only takes a few sips.

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