Cutwater Announces Its Scary Good Giveaway “Real Spirits Inside”: A Night in Franklin Castle

Cutwater Real Spirits Giveaway

September 18, 2025

Written by Kelli Marchman McNeely

Kelli Marchman McNeely is the owner of HorrorFuel.com. She is an Executive Producer of "13 Slays Till Christmas" which is out on Digital and DVD and now streaming on Tubi. She has several other films in the works. Kelli is an animal lover and a true horror addict since the age of 9 when she saw Friday the 13th. Email: horrorfuelinfo@gmail.com

Cutwater, the number one spirits-based canned cocktail brand in the U.S., is celebrating Halloween in a truly haunting way. They are giving one lucky winner and a guest an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experience: an immersive overnight stay at Cleveland’s notorious Franklin Castle, known as one of America’s most haunted homes.

This is the perfect way for Cutwater to showcase the “real spirits inside” their products, blending their award-winning cocktails with a destination full of mystery.

Enter to Win a Haunting Trip

 

From September 16–24, adults aged 21 and older can enter the Real Spirits Inside sweepstakes for a chance to win this spine-chilling adventure. You can enter HERE!

 

What’s Included in the Trip?

 

 

  • A one-night stay for two at the legendary Franklin Castle on October 15th.
  • A private haunted tour and a late-night ghost investigation led by paranormal TV star Steve Gonsalves. You’ll get to use authentic ghost-hunting gear, including EVP readers, to search for spirits.
  • A sensory dinner and mixology experience with cocktail creator Nikk Alcaraz, perfectly paired with Cutwater’s signature canned cocktails.
  • Exclusive Cutwater swag to take home so you can remember your spooky night.

 

This isn’t just a contest; it’s a full-fledged, travel-worthy Halloween adventure. Cutwater is giving fans a chance to live out their ghost-hunting dreams while enjoying delicious, real-spirit cocktails. Don’t miss your chance to enter and experience a Halloween you’ll never forget!

 

Franklin Castle

 

Ohio’s Franklin Castle sits on a lovely street in Cleveland. However, behind its facade lies a dark and tragic history that has earned it the reputation as one of the most haunted houses in the United States.

Built in the 1880s by a German immigrant, the mansion became a site of profound misfortune. The family who built it suffered a series of heartbreaking and mysterious deaths. This led many to believe that the home was cursed. While some people dismiss the tragedies as simply bad luck, local legend and paranormal enthusiasts insist that a much more sinister force is at play.

To this day, there are countless tales of ghostly encounters within the castle’s walls. People claim to have heard the sound of crying babies, seen the eerie figure of a woman standing in a window, and felt sudden, unexplained drops in temperature in certain rooms. Because of its chilling reputation, Franklin Castle has become a famous destination for paranormal investigators. Its dark history and persistent hauntings make it a true landmark of American spooky lore.

 

 About Cutwater

 

Cutwater is behind premixed treats like Lime Margarita, Tiki Rum Mai Tai, Vodka Mule, Long Island Iced Tea, and Mango Margarita, among many others. Talk about drinks that are scary good! Not only can you buy packs of your favorite flavors, you can also snag boxes of mixed flavors, perfect for any adult Halloween gathering. Want to try Cutwater’s tasty mixes? Use their product locator to find a store that sells it near you.

 

Enter the “Real Spirits Inside” sweepstakes now for your chance to win! 

 

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