Upstate New York, 'complex marriage', and the silverware empire that outlived the sect.

Like your favorite true-crime podcast — except it's live, the drinks are exceptional, and the last story has never been told anywhere. Three acts. Ninety minutes. No intermission.

Four craft cocktails, each paired to a story. Poured with intent. Sipped when told.

Four true tales of devotion gone wrong, told live by candlelight. No screens between you and the story.

The fourth story is one you won't find anywhere else. We've said too much already.

Candlelit room, low music, your first pour waiting at your seat. Find your place card — it knows more about you than it should.
Our host walks you through three real stories of devotion gone wrong. Each one arrives with its own cocktail, poured at the moment it matters.
That's the extent of your participation. No one is singled out, called up, or embarrassed. You may be asked to repeat a toast. That's all. Probably.
The one you won't find anywhere else. Keep your phone on — you'll want it.
90 minutes after doors, you're released back into the ordinary world. What happens in the room stays in the room.

Upstate New York, 'complex marriage', and the silverware empire that outlived the sect.

Matching sneakers, a comet, and the internet's first cult.

Executive coaching, celebrity devotees, and a brand you can't unsee.
Ask no questions.


“I came for the cocktails. I left checking over my shoulder — in the best way.”
“The most fun I've had learning about things I should not find fun.”
“Do not read anything about it. Just go.”
Enough voices in one place, and we come to you. Venue owners — we bring 300 guests to your slow Saturday.
No. It's a night out, not a haunt. Dark stories, great drinks, no one grabs your ankle.
The first three stories are true. The fourth... come find out.
Only as much as raising a glass. No one is singled out, called on stage, or embarrassed.
21+ with valid ID, no exceptions — even for zero-proof guests.
Yes. Zero-proof versions of all four pours are included at no charge — just tell us when you book.
Most venues serve light bites at the bar. Parking varies by venue — your confirmation email has the exact address.
Tickets are transferable anytime — just forward your confirmation. Refunds up to 72 hours before doors — email hello@cultsandcocktails.com and a human will sort it.
Yes — groups of 6+ get 10% off automatically, and you can buy out an entire showtime. See Private Events.
Corporate offsites, birthdays, bachelorettes — any occasion that deserves better than trivia night. We handle the drinks, the stories, and the part nobody stops talking about on Monday.
