Make Your Own “Boo”-sy Brew Straight From the Poka Lola’s “Poka LUNA” Halloween Pop-up Menu

Here’s How to Sip on This Super Spirited Special Recipe From Anywhere

This October, Poka Lola Social Club invites those who dare, to step into the shadows as it becomes Poka Luna —an elegant, yet eerie, escape where exceptionally “spirited,” seasonal cocktails take a dark delicious turn in a festive environment. 

It’ll cast a spell on you, when you “come for the boos” but ultimately become immersed in an entire world offering a special, limited-time menu with elevated sips and savory bites amongst a chillingly chic atmosphere. Get there before it disappears, forever! 

And if you’d like to “get the party startled” early, take a stab at making the limited time local pop-up’s magical Deadly Nightshade cocktail right at home. 

To Make the House Ginger Syrup: 

• 1 lb. Fresh ginger root
• Granulated sugar, measured by volume

Directions: 

1. Juice ginger root, measuring volume of ginger juice.
2. Add ginger juice and equal parts granulated sugar to the blender and blend until sugar is completely dissolved.

To Make the Saline Solution:

• 200g Kosher salt
• 800g hot water

Directions:

1. Combine salt & hot water until salt is completely dissolved. 

To Make the Butterfly Pea Flower-Infused Mezcal: 

1. Combine butterfly pea flower powder and mezcal, adding pea flower until desired color is reached and powder is dissolved into mezcal completely. 

To Make the Black Pepper-Infused Mezcal: 

• 1 oz. Whole black peppercorns
• 1L mezcal

Directions: 

1. Combine black peppercorns and mezcal.
2. Let sit at least 24 hours to infuse.