Host a Murder Mystery Party with Shaker & Spoon

Between Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn and Ryan Murphy’s chilling universe in American Horror Story, murder is officially sexy—and we can’t say we’re mad about it. So, why not bring a little bit of that sultry, glamorous danger into your Halloween plans? This year, we’re channeling Lady Gaga as The Countess in AHS: Hotel (because who didn’t want to be her at least once?!) with a Murder Mystery Party that’s equal parts spooky and sophisticated.

But how exactly do you create a Halloween party that’s glam enough for The Countess yet eerie enough for a plot twist like in Saltburn? Easy. Host a murder mystery party with Partytrick, and let the drama unfold.

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With Partytrick’s free membership, you get exclusive access to all the tips and tricks you need to plan a killer event. And to make it even more deliciously dark, we’ve partnered with craft cocktail service Shaker & Spoon for custom cocktails just as intoxicating as the mystery itself.

Here’s a taste of the wickedly wonderful cocktails Shaker & Spoon has brewed for the event:

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Curse of the Black Bramble

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If you see a dark and mysterious thorny thicket, common sense should tell you not to reach right in. On the other hand, there is that old adage: no risk, no reward. There may be no peppier prize for courageous cocktail lovers to grab than the Curse of the Black Bramble. And in this highball, the omens remain in check as robust mezcal swirls its way through a fruity and dry blackberry–red wine shrub before the jinx is lifted even further by enlivening elderflower tonic. After all, as with any murder mystery, a little danger makes the discovery all the more exciting.

You can replace the mezcal in the recipe with coconut water for a zero proof mocktail version!

Your Curse of the Black Bramble Kit includes: elderflower tonic water, blackberry–red wine shrub, Bluestem Botanicals Rosemary-Thyme Hydrosol, two Halloween cloth cocktail napkins, and a recipe card. (Just add mezcal—or don’t!) Each kit serves 4 cocktails!

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Tomb in Bloom

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Here lies an elixir that springs to life by way of a simple build but has many complex secrets to share. The Tomb in Bloom combines mezcal with The Tell-Tale Artichoke Heart syrup—which brims with the floral, earthy, and herbal flavors of lemon verbena and artichoke leaves, and packs enough bitter complexity to drag the drink (screaming) into the neighborhood of a White Negroni. And on a hallowed holiday when we’re all clamoring for chocolate, dash it in the form of bitters, which round out this cocktail with a riveting richness. It’s perfect for your AHS: Coven vibes.

Your Tomb in Bloom Kit includes: The Tell-Tale Artichoke Heart syrup, The Cocktail Experiment Chocolate Bitters, aromatic orange oil, forget-me-not flowers, two Halloween cloth cocktail napkins, and a recipe card. (Just add mezcal!) Each kit serves 4 cocktails!

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Blood & Sage

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An eerie take on the mimosa, this cocktail blends vodka with herbal sage, blood orange, and ginger.

You can omit the vodka, add 1/2 oz of lemon juice and an additional 1/2 oz of ginger ale, and shake rather than stir for a mocktail that’s just as thrilling!

Your Blood & Sage Kit includes: herbed sage syrup, Bruce Cost Blood Orange Meyer Lemon Ginger Ale, dehydrated blood orange slices, and a recipe card. (Just add vodka—or don’t!) Each kit serves 4 cocktails!

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Red Daisy

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The color of danger and intense rage! With a side of passion, of course. Pluck the remarkable Red Daisy if you dare and enjoy as bourbon gives a Kentuckian kick to pear-citrus cordial, scorched pear & ginger bitters, and hibiscus ginger beer.

Feeling a little too tipsy to solve the mystery? Swap the bourbon for 1 1/2 oz double-strength black tea + 1/2 oz simple syrup for a non-alcoholic twist.

Your Red Daisy Kit includes: pear-citrus syrup, King Floyd’s Scorched Pear & Ginger Bitters, Q Hibiscus Ginger Beer, and a recipe card. (Just add bourbon—or don’t!) Each kit serves 4 cocktails!

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Paloma Muerta

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Kill what you know about the classic Paloma and bring it back to life, bigger and bolder than before! With the dark magic of hibiscus, zesty lime, and a charred tortilla salt rim, the Paloma Muerta is sure to haunt your Halloween party. But be warned… how long will it last?

Your Paloma Muerta Kit includes: bloody orange-hibiscus cordial, super lime juice, rosemary salt, Betty Buzz Sparkling Pink Grapefruit, black tortilla salt, and a recipe card. (Just add mezcal!) Each kit serves 4 cocktails!

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