October 2005 -- Whether the two of you are going to be traveling for Halloween or just want to concoct some devilish drinks of your own at home, the Willard InterContinental hotel's historic Round Robin bar has some ideas for you. The Round Robin barman, Jim Hewes, has been stirring his cauldron to create harrowing Halloween cocktails, sure to make you scream for more!

The Willard InterContinental's historic bar will feature five frightfully delicious cocktails from October 24 - 31.The Round Robin Bar is located off of the grand lobby of the historic Willard InterContinental hotel. Bar hours are Monday through Saturday, noon to 1 a.m. and Sundays, noon through midnight. A light bar menu is offered through 11 p.m. daily. For further information, call 202.637.7348, if you dare!

The Drinks

A cool and creamy treat, the Screamsicle is guaranteed to ward off all evil spirits. The Goblin's Goblet is a hot-spiced favorite among all creatures of the night; the sweet Candied Apple will have you bobbing for more. And not for the faint of heart, the Smashing Pumpkin and Halloween Cocktail are too spooky to pass up. The creepy concoctions are priced at $10 each.

The "Candied Apple" cocktail. Photo courtesy Willard InterContinental

The "Screamsicle" cocktail. Photo courtesy Willard InterContinental

The Screamsicle

3/4 oz. Kahlua
3/4 oz. Triple Sec
3/4 oz. Orange Juice
2 oz. Cream
Shake ingredients over ice, top with soda, and grated orange rind. Served in a snifter

Goblin's Goblet

1 oz. Calvados
1 oz. Grand Marnier
4 oz. Hot Spiced Cider
Serve in a coffee mug with a cinnamon stick and a twist of orange peel

Smashing Pumpkin

1 oz. Orange Vodka
3/4 oz. Grand Marnier
2 oz. Orange Juice
Build in a tall glass over crushed ice, top with sparkling wine. Served in a Highball.

Halloween Cocktail

2 oz. Maker's Mark
1/2 oz. Triple Sec
2 oz. Orange Juice
1/2 oz. Sour Mix
Shake and strain into an old fashioned glass.

Candied Apple

1 oz. Cuarenta y Tres
1 oz. Sour Apple Schnapps
1 oz. Triple Sec
Shake and serve straight up in a Martini glass. Garnish with a caramelized rim.

Why It's Dreamy: The Willard InterContinental makes a good home base for romantics visiting DC. The hotel is located on Pennsylvania Avenue, in the heart of the nation's capital, just two blocks from the White House and in Washington's downtown, business and theater districts.

Once a welcoming light in the shadow of Washington's old "Rum Row," the Round Robin Bar, with its polished mahogany and stately atmosphere, is the perfect place for a cocktail. The rich historic legacy of the Willard's venerable bar includes a citation in a poem by Walt Whitman in 1862, and it was here that famous orator, Kentucky Senator Henry Clay introduced Washington to the Mint Julep, the bar's signature drink.

For over 150 years, the Willard has been a major force in the social and political life of Washington, D.C. and its Round Robin Bar continues its legacy as a gathering place for those who comprise the very essence of the nation's capital, guests from across America and around the world.

For more information:

• call the Willard InterContinental Hotel, Tel. 202-628-9100, or 1-800-827-1747
• visit www.washington.interconti.com