A popular Newcastle city centre bar is transforming its drinks menu to give things a frightening twist in a Halloween treat for the grown-ups.
The Bigg Market’s underground WC Bar has had a full makeover for the occasion, with its new chilling cocktail menu inspired by classic horror films. From blood-red cocktails designed for Dracula himself to quirky concoctions named after Frankenstein’s monster, these spine-tingling drinks are sure to get you in the mood for spooky season.
WC’s tiny High Bridge Street sister venue Gin Closet - otherwise known as the UK’s smallest Gin Bar - has also had a cocktail menu makeover especially for Halloween. Both bars are offering up sweet autumnal flavours for the occasion too, from a pumpkin-spiced Espresso Martini or a toffee apple Old Fashioned at Gin Closet to a cocktail dubbed ‘an apple pie in a glass’ at WC.
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The special drinks are available from now until the end of the month, and all cocktails on both menus are also available during mid-week happy hours - with the hidden-away underground settings making them the perfect spot to enjoy some Halloween tipples. WC is also running events to celebrate all things supernatural this month, including an already sold-out psychic night on 28 October with tarot card, crystal ball and palm readings.
The bar is are also throwing a Halloween-themed Bottomless Brunch on 30 October, offering 90 minutes of bottomless cocktails and Prosecco for £30pp. Time slots are still available to book on the brunch from 12-3pm, with the tipsy tea party also including three tiers of luxurious cakes, brownies and other sweet treats.
Here’s a full list of the Halloween cocktails on offer at both venues:
WC Halloween cocktails
- John Carpenter’s ‘The Ting’ - Fresh grapefruit mixed with Licor 43 and a splash of honey syrup, then topped off with a crisp and dry Prosecco
- The Hills Have Rye - Rye Whiskey stirred with Disaronno and a splash of chocolate bitters
- Frankenvine - Whitley Neil Rhubarb and Ginger Gin alongside fresh apple and lemon juices and Rhubarb Liqueur shaken together, finished off with a floating Shiraz top
- Apples From The Black Lagoon - Freshly pressed black apple juice shaken with Salted Caramel Vodka, stirred with WC’s secret mixture and topped with fiery Ginger Ale
- Pear Witch Project - Pear Vodka and apple juice shaken with homemade cinnamon and rosemary syrup - ‘an apple pie in a glass’
- Dracula’s Kiss - A mix of Red Wine, brandy and peach liqueur topped with peach and jasmine soda
- Bubbling RedRum - Old J Cherry Rum, Maraschino Cherry liqueur and lime juice shaken up with a mix of secret ingredients to create a blood-red mixture topped with Ginger Ale
- A Mexican Werewolf In Newcastle - An ‘unforgettable mix’ of Coconut Tequila, melon and banana liqueurs and fresh lime juice
Gin Closet Halloween cocktails
- Davey Jones Daquiri - A pirate’s favourite mix of Spiced Rum, a splash of vanilla liqueur, black lime juice and a touch of mango
- Pumpkin Spiced Espresso Martini - Spiced Rum shaken with pumpkin liqueur and a touch of cinnamon, all mixed with a strong shot of espresso
- Blood Orange Sour - Blood Orange Gin mixed with lemon juice and syrup before being infused with blood orange liqueur and topped with a drizzle of Grenadine
- Toffee Apple Old Fashioned - Makers Mark stirred with green apple liqueur, chocolate bitters and a touch of toffee nut syrup
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