You have bought a murder mystery game, invited your guests, and now it is time to think about what to serve at your party. As a fun and funky addition to your evening, why not create a killer cocktail for your guests to enjoy as they mix, mingle, and try to solve a murder? Read on to discover some of our favourite themes and recipes that really are to die for…
Think themes
When matching your drink to your party, first think about the theme of the event. Are you throwing a Halloween bash complete with ‘finger’ food and plenty of scary spirits or are you going for an elegant tea party with finger sandwiches and tea cups? The theme will have a huge impact on the drinks you serve, so think about the kind of party you want, buy your game, and then think drinks.
To save a bit on money, you can choose several cocktails that contain the same base spirit like vodka or gin, or go for a punch that uses up bits of a few bottles if you have leftovers from a previous party. You can also check out the wine and beer labels we include in each game to make your usual tipple of choice theme-friendly.
Our recommendations
In each of our games you will find some cocktail recipe suggestions complete with a punny name and info on how to make it and serve it yourself. You can go for one of these or take this as inspiration to make and name your own themed drink for your event. Here are some of our favourites from our most popular games…
- Paint it Snakebite and Black – created for our Killer 60s Festival game, this simple blend of beer, cider, and blackcurrant squash is perfect for a garden party!
- Oops I Drank it Again – blending vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and sugar syrup, this cocktail is perfect for a pop princess and will have your guests asking for another hit.
- You had me at Jello – as big a hit in previous decades as it is now, add that real 90s house party feel to your murder mystery with alcoholic jello shots.
Even at a murder mystery you don’t have to be bloody!
For groups with younger players or those who prefer a Virgin Mary to a Bloody Mary, why not serve up some refreshing and fun mocktails for your guests? The theme of your game can offer guidance again, letting you know whether you should go for ghoulish and garish colours and flavours or something more classy and understated. Here are a few of our top mocktail recommendations for you…
- Give Peach a Chance – Peach juice, fizzy grape juice, ice, and mint to garnish if you wish.
- Strawberry Die-quiri – Frozen strawberries, fresh strawberries, lime juice, and plenty of ice!
- Pina Kill-ada – Pineapple juice, coconut cream, and frozen pineapple chunks.