San Antonio Spirits From A Local Haunt To Toast to Halloween

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Halloween with some spirits, look no further than Maverick Distilling, the destination distillery in downtown San Antonio. Not only does this place offer tours and tastings of their award-winning whiskeys, gins, and vodkas, but it also has a history of hauntings and paranormal activity.

Whether you want to experience the thrill of exploring the old Lockwood National Bank building, where Samuel Maverick (one of the signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence) once lived, or just enjoy a spooky craft cocktail at their bar, Maverick Distilling has something for everyone this Halloween.

Here are some of the cocktails you can try at Maverick Distilling’s bar, or make at home with their products:

Pumpkin Spice Sazerac: This twist on the classic New Orleans drink features Maverick Distilling’s Straight Rye Whiskey, which has a rich and spicy flavor that pairs well with the pumpkin spice syrup, Peychaud’s bitters, and absinthe rinse. Garnish with a lemon twist and enjoy this warm and cozy cocktail on a chilly night.

Ingredients:

• Absinthe rinse – 1 spray of glass (0.5 oz)
• 2 oz. Maverick Distilling Straight Rye Whiskey
• 0.5ml or 4 dashes Peychauds bitters
• 0.5 oz Spiced simple syrup

Corpse Revivor #2: This cocktail is named after its supposed ability to cure a hangover, but it also works as a refreshing and citrusy drink for Halloween. It combines Maverick Distilling’s Gin, which has a smooth and balanced taste with hints of juniper, coriander, and citrus, with dry vermouth, lemon juice, house made orange liquor, and a dash of absinthe. Mix these items together with ice, pour into a glass, and garnish with slice of limes. Cheers to the living and the dead!

Ingredients:

• Absinthe 1 spray of glass (0.05 oz)
• Maverick Dry Gin 1.5oz
• Lemon Juice 0.75oz
• Dry Vermouth 0.5 oz
• House made Orange Liquor 0.5oz

Blood Moon: This cocktail is simple but stunning, with a deep red color that evokes the moon on a spooky night. It uses Maverick Distilling’s Vodka, which is distilled six times for a clean and crisp flavor, with orange liquor, cranberry juice, and cherry syrup. Mix ingredients together, pour into serving glass, and garnish with orange slice and a Luxardo cherry. A perfect drink for a Halloween party or a night in.

Ingredients:

• Maverick Vodka 1.5oz
• House made Orange Liqour 0.75oz
• Cranberry Juice 0.75oz
• Plum Bitters 4 dashes (0.5mL)
• Cherry Syrup 0.25oz

Maverick Distilling is a destination distillery located in downtown San Antonio at 115 Broadway. Situated inside the old Lockwood National Bank building and on land that was once the original homestead of Samuel Maverick just steps from the Alamo, this distillery is filled with rich with history and is even said to be haunted by mediums who have visited, as well as employees. Tours are available for those who dare and come with a tasting experience. Interested parties can book a tour online at: https://maverickwhiskey.com/tours-and-events/. 

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