Hocus Pocus Potion

A bewitching cocktail perfect for Halloween, the Hocus Pocus Potion is an eerie concoction that combines the flavors of mint, Green Chartreuse, lime, gin, and Aperol. This spooky drink is garnished with boba tea balls that mimic the appearance of frog eggs or eyeballs, adding a creepy yet delightful twist to this sophisticated libation.

Hocus Pocus Potion

A spooky and sophisticated Halloween cocktail featuring mint, Green Chartreuse, lime, gin, Aperol, and eerie boba tea balls.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp boba tea tapioca pearls (black)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 5 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 oz Green Chartreuse
  • 1 oz gin
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 1/4 oz Aperol (or Campari)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the boba tapioca balls by boiling them in water with sugar until they float, then cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until desired softness. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Muddle 5 mint leaves in a cocktail shaker.
  3. Add Green Chartreuse, gin, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds.
  5. Pour the contents of the shaker into a tall cocktail glass, then add a couple spoonfuls of the cooked tapioca balls.
  6. Gently spoon Aperol over the top and serve immediately with a straw.