Universal Orlando Resort shared a look at the Halloween overlays of their hotel bars and lobbies, including the Universal Monsters Laguna Lounge, as well as details of each venue’s exclusive drinks.
Jake’s American Bar Becomes Universal Monsters Laguna Lounge
Jake’s American Bar at Loews Royal Pacific Resort is the Universal Monsters Laguna Lounge this fall. Life-size figures of Universal Monsters are throughout the space for photo ops. The Creature from the Black Lagoon greets guests at the entrance.
The Bride of Frankenstein, Frankenstein’s Monster, and the Wolf Man are onstage with the silhouette of a surprise guest. Some of the props, set pieces, and costumes are recycled from the 2024 All Hallows Eve Boutique “Monster Hideaway” overlay.
The Invisible Man and the Mummy are behind the bar, serving up these cocktails:
Black Sand Margarita: tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, agave syrup, black sugar rim and dehydrated blood orange
Spiced Island Spirit Mule: vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer, pumpkin spice, real syrup, dehydrated lime and cinnamon stick
Blood Moon Spritzer: Prosecco, syringe with bitter liqueur and dehydrated blood orange
The bar also offers these limited-time small bites:
The Devil’s Volcano Eggs with jalapenos and pimento filling
Haunted Hideaway Buffalo Dip with smoked cheddar, green onion, and blue cheese crema, served with tortilla chips
Phantom Polynesian Linguine with pesto cream sauce, confit cherry tomatoes, asparagus tips, and char-grilled chicken breast
Cursed Luau Burger with muenster cheese, strawberry barbecue sauce, crispy onion straws and a black sesame bun
Nova Bar & Luna Bar
A hazmat cleaning operation is underway in Nova Bar at Universal Stella Nova Resort. Here are the bar’s exclusive seasonal cocktails:
Containment Breach: tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, cherry puree, agave nectar and a crackling red energy rim
Parasite Host: vodka, almond liqueur, vanilla syrup, coconut cream, almond milk, blackberry puree and green apple popping boba
Hive Mind Protocol: bourbon, plum gin liqueur, honey syrup, lemon juice, egg white and black walnut bitters
Bio-Core Transmissions (non-alcoholic): raspberry puree, cranberry juice, fresh lemon juice, vanilla syrup, soda water, chia seeds and silver dust.
Over in Luna Bar at Universal Terra Luna Resort, two rival alien factions are fighting over contested territory. Sit back and watch as you sip on these drinks:
Blood Moon: mezcal, hibiscus, fresh lime, orange liqueur, black sea salt and a smoke presentation
The Reactor: gin, herbal liqueur, melon-flavored liqueur, cucumber, mint and shimmering gold accents
Nightshade Elixir: color-changing lemon vodka, butterfly pea flower, fresh lemon juice
Nebula Bloom: pineapple, passionfruit, coconut, butterfly pea tea, boba pearls
Night of the Living Shred at Hard Rock Hotel 
Night of the Living Shred returns to Velvet Bar at Hard Rock Hotel with more zombie roadies, photo ops, and space. This year, the rock apocalypse extends outside on the Veranda Bar.
Here’s the exclusive cocktail menu:
Vampire Scorner: vodka, cranberry juice, black cherry juice, splash of grenadine and garnish of cherries
Poison Apple: apple-flavored whiskey, sour apple liqueur and splash of lemon-lime soda
Cemetery Sunrise: tequila, orange juice, splash of grenadine, raspberry liqueur and an orange slice garnish
Aliens Land at barVentura at Universal Aventura Hotel
The Universal Aventura Hotel lobby bar, barVentura, has once again been taken over by aliens. They’ve also brought their themed cocktails to Bar 17 Bistro.
Alien Abduction: vodka, orange liqueur, raspberry liqueur, prosecco and soda
Wormhole Margarita: tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, agave and charcoal powder
The Caffeinated Coven: vodka, coffee liqueur and pumpkin foam topped with cinnamon
Swizzle Lounge at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort 
The Pumpkin Lord returns to Swizzle Lounge and the lobby of Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort with dozens of jack-o’-lanterns and other pumpkin props.
Here’s the list of themed drinks:
Bloody Sour: whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, pinot noir float and lemon peel garnish
Hallow-rita: tequila, bitter orange liqueur, lime juice, agave nectar, orange juice and an orange wheel garnish
Harvest After Dark: vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur and pumpkin spice syrup garnished with espresso beans
Diablo Maria: spicy tequila, chile liqueur, lemon juice, hot sauce, sriracha sauce, bloody mary mix and a half-rim with Tajin seasoning and two olives on a bamboo stick
Witching-Hour Whiskey Sour: bourbon, bitter orange liqueur, lemon juice, lime juice, mango puree and a garnish with lemon
Spicy Jack-O-Rita: tequila, chile liqueur, lime juice, pumpkin puree, bitters and a half-rim with tajin seasoning
Keep an eye out for Lil’ Boo among the pumpkins.
More seasonal cocktails are also available at Galaxy Bowl.
The Thirsty Fish at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Also returning is the frozen fishing vessel theme of The Thirsty Fish at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. This spot offers the longest menu of any of the hotel bars with these seasonal cocktails:
Into the Fog: bourbon, almond liqueur, peach puree, lemon juice, aquafaba, pinot noir float and flavor blaster smoke
Haunted Harvest: sake, pumpkin puree, brown sugar simple syrup, aquafaba and pumpkin spice
Blood Orange Killer: rum, blood orange sour, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, grenadine, mint sprig and ground nutmeg
Cursed Cauldron Spritz: gin, elderflower liqueur, lavender honey simple syrup, lemon juice, prosecco and flavor blasterbubble
Witches Cold Brew: tequila, espresso liqueur, caramel syrup, espresso mix, whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles
What Lies Below: vodka, strawberry puree, lemon juice, blue energy drink and gummy skulls on a pick
Mutiny Cocktail (non-alcoholic): Italian orange liquor, vanilla syrup, orange soda, lemon-lime soda and a dehydrated orange wheel
The Siren’s Shot: lemon vodka and blood curacao in an ice shot glass
These small bites are also available:
Dead Man’s Double: double-smashed cheeseburger downed in bloody nonno sauce, served with hand-cut fries
Sunken Sailor’s Spread: sage derby, cranberry goat cheese, truffle gouda, cheddar, assorted meats, seasonal fruit, olives and almonds
Kraken Calamari: drizzled squid ink, lemon aioli, jalapenos and sweet peppers
Cursed Captain’s Wings: Calabrian sweet chili chicken wings served with ranch or blue cheese
Last Reach from the Deep: shrimp cocktail served with citrus cocktail sauce, lemon and tabasco
Barnacle Bites: Wisconsin golden cheddar curds served with spicy ranch
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort Lobby
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort once again brings Gothic vibes to the lobby with a satellite bar. The bar and Strong Water Tavern offer these themed cocktails:
Witch Doctor Old Fashioned: rum, cherry syrup, spiced cherry bitters and chocolate bitters
Pumpkin Plunder: pumpkin vodka, cocoa cream, pumpkin syrup, orange juice, spice liqueur and an overpour rum float
The Haunted Jungle Bird: white rum, bitter liqueur, lime juice, pine-charred syrup and grenadine
Sunset Lounge at Universal Endless Summer Resort
Last but not least, Sunset Lounge at Universal Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites displays eerie driftwood sculptures and offers two Halloween cocktails.
Pier of Lost Souls: vodka, coconut rum, pineapple juice and citrus sour
Ink of the Abyss: gin, spiced liqueur, almond syrup, lemon juice and passionfruit syrup
Which bar are you visiting this year? Let us know on social media and check out our Halloween Horror Nights 35 guide.
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