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It's Spooky Season

In The Dairy Block Alley

October at Dairy Block is a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and nightlife, with the Alley serving as the creative heart of the festivities. One of the standout events is Flatstock 99 (October 19-20), a renowned exhibition featuring gig posters from more than 15 influential artists. Visitors can browse unique, handmade posters while enjoying live concerts, drinks, interactive print demos, and vinyl pop-ups​.

Later in the month, Disco Mystique (October 26) will transform the Block into a groovy Halloween spectacle. Expect a night of funky beats under 40 glittering disco balls, LED dancefloors, tarot readings, aura photography, and themed cocktails, making it an unmissable, spooky dance party​.

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Deviation Distilling

@DeviationDistilling "The Blood Clot"

Served in a skull, this gory cocktail combines spiced trade gin, apple cider, lemon juice, demerara syrup, and a syringe of raspberry puree for a gruesome, yet delicious treat. Inspired by Saw (2004), it's a must for thrill-seekers.

Blanchard Family Wines

@BlanchardWine "The Substance"

Watch magic unfold as you inject a syringe of red wine into crisp white wine, creating a hauntingly beautiful rosé in this interactive, visually stunning drink. This transformation captures the eerie essence of The Substance (2024).

Kachina Cantina

@KachinaDenver "From Husk 'Till Dawn"

This mezcal-based cocktail, made with union mezcal, nixta sweet corn liqueur, citrus, and local pineapple kombucha, captures the dark mystery of Children of the Corn (1984). It’s a wickedly good mix of earthy and sweet.

Denver Milk Market

@DenverMilkMarket "Elitch Gardens"

A vodka-based cocktail with lemon, Earl Grey simple syrup, and egg white, this drink is a rollercoaster of flavors. Inspired by Final Destination (2000), it delivers thrills in every sip.

Westbound & Down Brewing Co.

@WestboundAndDownBrewingCO "Juice Ca(BOO)se IPA"

This fruity IPA is packed with flavors of pineapple, cara cara oranges, and mango Hi-Chew candy. A tribute to Ghostbusters (1984), it’s a fun and refreshing choice for beer lovers.

Seven Grand

@SevenGrandDenver "Killer Queen"

A sinister twist on the Whiskey Sour, this cocktail features Single Malt Whisky, Lemon Juice, Lassi Syrup, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger, Bittermens Tiki Bitters, and Egg White. Inspired by The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020), it’s both rich and spicy, perfect for sipping as the plot thickens.

Poka Lola Social Club

@PokaLolaSocialClub "Vampire Tears"

Made with Dickel 8-year bourbon, rosemary, Aperol, and nardini rhubarbaro, this cocktail is as dark and mysterious as the vampires of What We Do in the Shadows (2014). The perfect drink for those who love their bourbon with a spooky twist.

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Drink-Or-Treat

This October, Dairy Block is turning up the Halloween spirit with its Drink-or-Treat campaign, a month-long celebration that invites visitors to experience a spooky twist on signature cocktails. Each participating bar across the Block has conjured up an eerie drink, drawing inspiration from classic horror films, offering a perfect blend of creativity, atmosphere, and seasonal flavors.

From gory gin creations to transformative wine cocktails, every sip promises an immersive experience that’s as fun as it is flavorful. Whether you’re exploring the art-filled Alley or enjoying a night out with friends, this campaign adds a hauntingly unique layer to your Halloween festivities at Dairy Block. Plus, with live events, creative pop-ups, and a vibrant autumn vibe filling the air, this is the perfect time to raise a glass and celebrate the season in Denver’s most activated neighborhood.

These creative, movie-inspired drinks are available throughout Dairy Block’s bars, each offering a unique, hands-on Halloween experience perfect for adventurous drinkers! Mark your calendar and start planning your visit today!

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Meet Lexi Parker Lead Bartender of Poka Lola Social Club

This Halloween season, Dairy Block is thrilled to spotlight Lexi Parker, the lead bartender at Poka Lola Social Club. Known for her innovative approach to cocktail creation, Lexi and her team are conjuring up over 10 Halloween-inspired drinks, building on their reputation for crafting visually stunning and flavorful concoctions.

Lexi’s passion for mixology shines through as she combines her flair for creativity with spooky, seasonal ingredients to deliver drinks that are as playful as they are delicious.

Whether you’re sipping on her signature Vampire Tears or any of the other ghoulish creations, Lexi’s concoctions promise to elevate your Halloween experience at Dairy Block. Come by Poka Lola and see what magical potions Lexi has in store for you this October!

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