6 Haunting Halloween Cocktails from Santa Fe's Legendary Haunts
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Planning a Halloween getaway to Santa Fe? Our expert mixologists and bartenders at historic local spots have crafted spine-chilling cocktails perfect for the season. These eerie elixirs blend local spirits with ghostly lore—dare to sip if you dare!
Santa Fe Spirits
[blog_link url="https://santafe.org/Pillars/World_Renowned_Cuisine/index.html" text="Santa Fe Spirits" date="2017-10-10"] delivers two bewitching signature drinks. The Friendly Ghost features their Expedition Vodka with white cranberry juice for a spectral twist. Bobbing for Apples stars Silver Coyote Pure Malt Whiskey and Apple Brandy—guaranteed to haunt your taste buds.
Friendly Ghost ($9)
- 2 oz. Expedition Vodka
- 2 oz. white cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz. simple syrup
- Dash lemon bitters
- Dash Thai bitters
- Garnish with lemon peel
Bobbing for Apples ($10)
- 2 oz. Silver Coyote Pure Malt Whiskey
- 0.75 oz. Santa Fe Spirits Apple Brandy
- 0.75 oz. apple syrup
Stir until chilled, strain into a Martini glass, and garnish with a thick Gala apple slice.
The Inn and Spa at Loretto
The [blog_link url="https://santafe.org/Pillars/World_Renowned_Cuisine/index.html" text="Inn and Spa at Loretto's" date="2017-10-10"] signature "Smoking Nun" honors the cigar-smoking Sister George, a ghost from Loretto Academy who haunts the property with lingering tobacco scents.
Smoking Nun ($14)
- 1 oz. Taos Rye Whiskey
- ½ oz. Remy VSOP Cognac
- ½ oz. Grand Marnier
- Muddled orange
- 1 oz. brandied cherry juice
- Orange bitters
- Infused smoke
Agave Lounge
Steps from the Eldorado Hotel lobby—starting point for Santa Fe ghost tours—the [blog_link url="https://santafe.org/Pillars/World_Renowned_Cuisine/index.html" text="Agave" date="2017-10-10"] serves the BOOzy Spiced Cider, garnished with fresh grated ginger and a cinnamon stick for a startling kick.
BOOzy Spiced Cider ($8)
- Bulleit bourbon
- Lemon juice
- Spiced apple cider
- Fresh grated ginger and cinnamon stick for garnish
El Farol Restaurant
Haunted by artist Alfred Morang and echoes of 1830s gunfights, the [blog_link url="https://santafe.org/Pillars/World_Renowned_Cuisine/index.html" text="El Farol Restaurant" date="2017-10-10"] offers Bebida de los Muertos ("Drink of the Dead") for daring souls.
Bebida de los Muertos ($10)
- 2 oz. pumpkin butter
- 4 oz. spiced apple cider
- 2 oz. Jim Beam Devil's Cut Bourbon Whiskey
- Dash of Angostura bitters
Shake, strain over skull ice cubes, and garnish with a flamed orange peel.
The Mineshaft Tavern
Madrid, New Mexico's most haunted spot, the [blog_link url="https://santafe.org/Pillars/World_Renowned_Cuisine/index.html" text="Mineshaft Tavern" date="2017-10-10"] reimagines the Bloody Mary as the Bloody Maria—a deadly classic.
Bloody Maria ($8)
- Exotico 100% Blue Agave Tequila
- Fresh tomato juice
- Dead Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Horseradish
- Tabasco
- Worcestershire sauce
- Secret spice mix
These frighteningly delicious recipes from The City Different capture Santa Fe's haunted spirit. Drink responsibly! Share your ghostly encounters from Santa Fe Halloween adventures.
Ghosts abound here—join a [blog_link url="https://santafe.org/Visiting_Santa_Fe/Things_to_Do/Tours/index.html" text="walking tour" date="2017-10-10"] to meet them. Read our [blog_link url="https://santafe.org/blog/ghost-stories-to-scare-you-into-coming-to-santa-fe/" text="ghost stories blog" date="2017-10-10"] for chills that draw you in.
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