Billy Sunday Valentine’s Pop Up With A Spooky Twist Coming To North Carolina

That magical season of love is upon us.  Valentine's Day is a chance to express your love for that special someone.  Or, perhaps you are looking for love to come around this year.  And, it's totally fine if you're content to go it alone.  But, no matter your situation, this sounds like fun.  Get ready for Billy Sunday Valentine's pop up coming to Charlotte, North Carolina.   And, it has a spooky twist.

The Billy Sunday Valentine's pop up takes place at 1115 N. Brevard St.  And, if you're familiar with the location, that's the ground floor of Optimist Hall in Charlotte.  Take it from me, this place knows how to give you a great experience at their pop ups.

We visited Billy Sunday during their Christmas pop up just before our holiday vacation.  The place transforms into whatever theme they're hosting at the time.  There's whimsical decor and delicious cocktails.  However, I caution you that these pop ups are extremely popular.  And, I recommend getting there as soon as the doors open.

And, this isn't your typical sweet and frilly Valentine's Day pop up theme.  Billy Sunday decided to provide a twisted take called 'My Bloody Valentine.'  It runs from February 1-28.  So, what happens at a Valentine's Day meets Halloween pop up such as this?

Well, in looking at Billy Sunday's Instagram stories, we'll start with the cocktails.  The motif for the drink menu combines conversation hearts with ransom note font for the listings with some bloody handprints sprinkled in.  But, here's what to expect at the Billy Sunday Valentine's pop up.

Dickel 8 Year, chocolate liqueur, strawberry, lemon and a chocolate drizzle

Aviation Gin, Ramazzotti Rosato, raspberry, lemon, El Guapo Love Potion Bitters, Fee foam and soda

Hornitos Plata, Licor 43, almond orgeat, kumquat vermouth, lime, black cherry rock candy

Deep Eddy Vodka, grenadine, lemon and Sprite

Plantation Pineapple Rum, Aperol, Cardamaro Vino Amaro, rosemary, served smoked

Shot Vodka, Amaretto, sugar cookie syrup, cranberry and pear

And, there's even a 'Shotski' that serves 4! With the exception of the 'Shotski,' most cocktails run about $14.   Of course there'll be food and a decadent flourless chocolate cake.  The hours are typically 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday for Billy Sunday pop ups.  And, 4 p.m. to midnight Fridays.  Then, noon to midnight and 10 p.m., respectively Saturdays and Sundays.

Follow Billy Sunday on social media for more info.  And, as always, check their website.

It can be so easy to host a party (or come home after a long day) and just open some wine or a beer. Or maybe you want some liquor but take the easy route with a vodka soda or Jack and Coke. But what if you could up your cocktail game with minimal extra effort? And in doing so feel and seem a whole lot fancier. That's right, there are plenty of simple 3-ingredient cocktails that won't take you any time to make. But they will take your drinks to the next level. Many of these can be made with the bar supplies you already have at home, though a couple may require a trip to the liquor store. But you probably needed to restock anyway.

One of the drinks on my list, is actually what I think will end up being my drink of summer 2023- the Aperol Spritz. You'll also find recipes for some classics, as well as some drinks you've probably ever ordered from a bar. No need to wait for date night or girls' night out to enjoy a drink. No matter what kind of liquor you prefer one of these simple cocktails is sure to be your new go-to!

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Simply mix the three ingredients, stir, and pour into a glass. If you'd like to be a little more fancy add a brandied cherry or lemon twist.

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Add the prosecco, Aperol, and club soda to wine glass with ice and stir. Serve with a garnish of orange if desired.

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Add the three ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well, then strain into a chilled glass. If desired garnish with a lime.

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Add the ingredients to a mixing glass, stir with ice then strain into a glass and garnish with a lemon.

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Add the ingredients to a mixing glass, mix with ice until chilled and pour into a serving glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

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Combine the ingredients, shake with ice, and strain into a drinking glass. Garnish with an orange or cherries.

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Fill a copper mug with ice, then pour in vodka and lime juice. Top with ginger beer.

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Add tequila and lime juice to a glass, top with grapefruit soda, and stir gently. Garnish with a salted rim and a lime wedge if desired.

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Combine rum and lime juice in a tall glass with ice, then top with ginger beer and garnish with lime.