SPIRITS & SPIRITS
A Spooky & Comedic Cocktail Experience
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A guided cocktail journey through myths, legends, and ghost stories with five handcrafted drinks and five dark tales in one unforgettable night.
October 8-10 at Waukesha Civic Theatre
October 15-16 at Grey House Studio
21+ event
$55-$65
(includes performance & 5 cocktails.
No added fees, charges or taxes.)
Spirits & Spirits is a theatrical cocktail experience where every drink unlocks a story.
Your host — the mysterious Collector — has spent a lifetime seeking out the dark corners of history, where myths are born and legends refuse to die.
Over the course of the night, the Collector releases spirits from five strange and wicked bottles, each revealing a tale and the cocktail that is paired to it.
Your journey begins in fog-drenched Venetian canals, where romance and dread intertwine, before drawing you to a candlelit Victorian séance parlor where the veil grows thin.
From there, the path darkens: a demon-haunted crossroads in Mexico, then deep into the shadowed catacombs that once inspired Poe.
The experience ends around a campfire among friends… where darkness waits just beyond the circle of light.
Each bottle reveals a new tale, a new atmosphere, and a handcrafted drink rooted fully in its world.
Spirits & Spirits is romantic. It’s darkly funny. It’s just a little unsettling. And it’s the kind of night that starts a conversation — and follows you home long after last call.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & QUICK FACTS:
What is Spirits & Spirits?
The event is a theatrical performance featuring spooky tales and humor supported with beautiful lighting, rich audio, video and a few theatrical special effects.
There are five tales tied to five themed cocktails which audiences enjoy during each story.
How long is the event?
Typically about 70 to 80 minutes
What are the cocktails?
The Shadow Bellini:
A slight shift on the classic cocktail that is tied to ghost stories from the eerie, yet romantic canals of Venice at night.
Victorian Spirit-Roused Punch:
The original cocktail of Victorian-era gatherings with a few haunting tweaks to capture the flavor of mysterious parlour seances.
Dark Horseman Sangrita:
A smoky-shadowed, twist on the classic Mexican Sangrita perfect for a cool desert night as El Charro Negro (The Dark Horseman) stalks their next victim.
The Amontillado Cobbler:
A classic sherry cobbler built with Amontillado, layered with a subtle “entombed” twist that feels like a whisper from the catacombs.
The Embered S’more:
A surprisingly refined cocktail flavored with the spirit of a good campfire tale.
Can I attend (or bring a guest) who is under 21?
This is strictly a 21-and-over event.
ID's will be verified at the door during check-in.
Thank you.
I don't drink alcohol. Are there “mocktail” alternatives?
Yes. Please let us know at check-in.
But please be aware that many of our cocktails are “spirit-forward” and do not replicate perfectly well with non-alcoholic ingredients. We'll do our best.
Are there strobing lights?
Occasionally there are theatrical moments of thunder/lighting, etc.
Can I take photos or record the experience?
Please feel free to take photos and share them.
When taking photos, please make sure not to disturb other customers.
Professional equipment and tripods are not permitted.
What is the dress attire?
Be comfortable. It is Halloween season... so have fun with your attire if you wish!
WHEN SHOULD I PLAN ON ARRIVING?
PARKING?
Venues have street parking.
PLEASE plan accordingly.
We suggest planning to arrive 15 minutes prior to showtime to accommodate parking and a pre-show restroom visit.
Shows MUST begin on time and late arrivals are not possible.
Are refunds allowed? What is the exchange policy?
Tickets are generally non-refundable.
Please plan accordingly for parking and pre-show restroom visits because shows MUST begin on time and late arrivals are not permitted.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. Simply check-in with the name used when purchasing.
Be aware that ID and 21+ status will be verified at check-in.
Is it possible to purchase more drinks than those provided?
Depending on venue.
At Waukesha Civic: no.
At Grey House Studio: yes. (they have a lovely bar area.)
At Pasta Tree Restaurant: yes. (this is an extra-special event which will pair food with your included cocktails.)
Is there audience interaction?
There is some, but only if you are interested.
Nobody will pick on you.
ADA compliant venues?
Yes.