Coctelería de los Muertos Pop-Up at Coctelería
The Garret Coctelera (349 Broome Street) hosted the Coctelera de los Muertos opening on September 21 to November 19. The Garret Bars team will be renovating their Nolita location to honor Dia de los Muertos (11/1 & 11/2), which is a celebration of life and those who have passed away.
The Garret Bars team has developed an immersive setting - the most recent in their continuous series of rotating pop-ups—that will transport visitors to Mexico to honor los muertos in collaboration with up-and-coming set designer Michael Harbeck. The exhibit will include:
Gravestones, including cutouts of gravestones on the walls and sculptural gravestones on the ceiling, the space will resemble an inverted cemetery. It tunes into the zeitgeist and pop culture phenomenon of Stranger Things and provides a design rhythm with a magical quality.
Custom built altars attributed to those traditionally found in cemeteries and grave sites.
Hanging marigolds, often known as “flowers of the dead” (flor de muerto), will be dispersed throughout the space – from the altars to the tables and ceiling. It is believed that marigolds’ vibrant colors and fragrant scent guide spirits to their altars.
White bulb string lights will be decoratively strung from the ceiling both in the indoor and outdoor seating areas.
Brightly colored, woven blankets and textiles will be offered tableside to keep diners warm in the outdoor dining structure.
Weekly DJs will play sets on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night! The bar will also host expanded Halloween celebrations and Dia De Los Muertos parties on November 1st and 2nd.
Beverage Director Max Stampa-Brown has put his creative spin on the new, on-theme beverage menu with libations featuring seasonal ingredients and festive garnishes. A few highlights include:
Weeping in Queens: White rum, pumpkin, orange bell pepper, five spice
Barry Marigold: Tequila, carrot juice, agave, pumpkin seeds, pimento dram spiced liqueur
Juanny Appleseed: Pisco, chai, apple, honey, aji amarillo
Cafe De Olla Hot Coffee: Oaxacan rum, coffee liqueur, spiced tea, have a nice day coffee
Certified Sad Boy: Reposado tequila, pineapple, tamarind, hibiscus
Felices Los: Four aged spirits - elijah craig bourbon, santa teresa 1796 rum, pedro ximenez sherry, peated scotch
Pair drinks with yummy bites from Chef Yuval Ochoa (also of The Garret Bars’ eastside concept Borrachito Taqueria & Spirits) like:
Tacos - Choice of sweet potato, pork carnitas, short rib birira, and vegan chorizo
Shrimp Ceviche- Shrimp, jalapeño, lime, cucumber, onions, tomato, black pepper, chips
Tuna Tostada- Wild tuna, fermented red pepper mayo, diced scallions, furikake, corn tostada
Rainbow Beet Salad- Sesame dressing, pistachio brittle, queso fresco mousse, spicy roasted pepitas
We highly recommend the Taco Tower, which serves 4-5 and comes with tacos, shrimp ceviche, tuna tartar, chips, and guacamole and hot sauces.
