Looking beyond Halloween

October 30, 2025

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As October draws to a close, we’re leaning into the cozy comforts of the season — golden leaves, crisp air, and a weekend full of local charm. Whether you're planning a quiet moment or a festive gathering, we’ve got just the thing to elevate your weekend: a fall-inspired cocktail 🍸that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Here is a hauntingly delicious twist on a classic, this cocktail is dark, dramatic, and perfect for your weekend plans.

🎃 Featured Sip: The Black Magic Margarita

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz silver tequila

  • 1 oz triple sec

  • 1 oz fresh lime juice

  • ½ oz simple syrup

  • ½ oz cranberry juice (for a blood-red hue)

  • A few drops of black food coloring (optional, for that eerie effect)

  • Salt or sugar for rimming

  • Ice

  • Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Rim your glass with lime juice and dip into black salt or sugar.

  2. In a shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, cranberry juice, and food coloring with ice.

  3. Shake well and strain into your prepared glass over fresh ice.

  4. Garnish with a lime wedge or a spooky stir stick.

Next Up:  🥒CALLING PICKLEBALL PLAYERS - If you love to play pickleball and just happen to be single and want to meet other people, look no further. Sunday, November 2nd from 4-7pm is a “Pickleball For Singles”. You can sign up to play and it will be held at Genesis-Atlantic Club in Wall. Sign up ends THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30th at midnight. Sorry for the late notice- Players must be 45 years or older and you can sign up on this link !!

This month was full of Halloween and Fall Festivals. We had a great time at the shore, but now we're looking forward to some new and fun events. Here are some of our favorites:

  • Jersey Shore Restaurant Week! From November 7-16th, enjoy a 3 course meal for great prices! (info)

  • Iron Whale-Asbury is hosting a Chef’s Tasting Dinner-A tour around Italy on November 12th (info)

  • Calling all crafters-the Toms River Brewing is hosting a Sea Glass Christmas Tree Workshop on November 5th (info)

  • Are you a local vendor? Proving Grounds is looking for local vendors to be included in their Sip and Shop annual event on Friday, November 28th (info)

You can always click here to see the full listing of events for this weekend. Make sure to tag us on instagram!

Enjoy!

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