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Halloween brews and booze at Days Hotel Iloilo

Halloween is still a month away but at Days Hotel Iloilo, it is starting to feel like All Hallow's Eve. Starting October 1, The Promenade brings out popular cocktails, mixed drinks and brews with a twist for a month-long Halloween celebration.
With 14 various drinks to choose from, half non-alcocholic and the other half concocted to make you tipsy a bit, there's one that will surely capture your taste.

We had a special preview of these 14 drinks a few hours ago and it made our afternoon quite interesting, to say the least.
The Witch's Potion (top, red), Gremlin's Brew (top, yellow) and Goblin Mimosa (above) created quite a stir as they headline the alcoholic offering line up. Completing the list dizzying list are Muddy Cappuccino, Citrus Champagne Tonic, Bloody Morgue-ritas and Dracula's Booze.
Muddy Cappuccino
Bloody Morgue-ritas
Dracula's Booze
 But if you're no fan of alcohol or find it too early to booze up, check out the non-alcoholic line which is as intriguing and exciting as well. How about some Vampire's Kiss, Bloody Red Punch, Scary Sangria or Ghostly Glycol Punch? - You'll still have the Halloween spirit with these without the kick.



And safest of them are Pumpkin Spice Latte, Spiced Hot Apple Cider and Pumpkin Pie Frappuccino.


The Promenade's Halloween celebration culminates on the last 5 days of October with the Haunted Halloween Feast weekday lunch buffet. Indeed, Halloween not just for kids at Days Hotel Iloilo. Even better, the prices aren't scary at all - for the drinks and buffet! Have fun, no tricks - all treats!

The Promenade, Days Hotel Iloilo 
4th Level, The Atrium, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City

Tel No. 337-3297 / 336-8801 to 10 / 0918-933-3297 / 0917-700-3297
Facebook Page: Days Hotel Iloilo.

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