Located in Waterfront Plaza, Aloha Mamacita recently started its Spooky Bar and, for this week only, is offering a buy-one-get-one-free special.
From Oct. 6 to 12, customers can mix and match their favorite drinks and/or desserts at the Kakaʻako-based business. The free item must be of equal or lesser value.
The discount is valid on drinks like matcha lattes ($9), banana pudding matcha Einspanner ($13), Vietnamese ube coffee ($10) and ube cloud ($10). Aloha Mamacita owner Kimberly Nguyen explains the business recently revamped its matcha line-up.
“Now we’re sourcing matcha locally from AMI MEI,” she says. “It’s pretty much ceremonial grade. We have four different options for our cloud drinks, made with coconut water.”
The cloud series consists of flour flavors — matcha ($11), strawberry ($10), ube ($10) and pandan ($10) — and each has a flavored cold foam.
“The best way to drink these (the cloud drinks) is to mix it so everything incorporates,” Nguyen explains. “Mix everything to get every layer (in each sip).”
The matcha Einspanner ($12) and banana pudding matcha Einspanner ($13) are designed for those who enjoy a stronger matcha flavor.
“A lot of people come for the banana pudding matcha Einspanner; it’s served with our in-house banana pudding,” Nguyen says.
Desserts eligible for the BOGO deal include any banana pudding, Aloha Puffs and cheesecake cups.
The biz also recently launched its Spooky Bar. While the seasonal drinks are available all day, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., the lights dim and a fog machine is turned on to enhance the spooky vibe.
Themed drinks include options like vampire’s kiss ($16) — vodka, chambord, cranberry lemon juice and grenadine — witch’s blood margarita ($16) with tequila, lime juice, blood orange juice and triple sec; and pumpkin pie margarita ($16). The latter includes pumpkin puree, whipped cream vodka, pumpkin spice, honey, whipped cream and graham crackers.
There are also eyeball jello shots (three for $9) and a shareable 64-ounce witch’s brew ($35) — served in a cauldron — which consists of vodka, midori, orange juice, blue curacao, coconut cream and lychee eyeballs.
All drinks have alcohol, but mocktail versions can be made for those who don’t drink alcohol but still want in on the Halloween experience.
“Popular drinks right now include the witch’s blood margarita ($16), pumpkin pie martini ($16) and the witch’s brew to share,” Nguyen says.
The biz also brought back its seasonal pumpkin crunch ($9). It’s made with walnuts and pecans, according to Nguyen, and is topped with a non-dairy whipped cream.
Insider tip: Aloha Mamacita can also make pumpkin matcha drinks, but customers must request them.
Aloha Mamacita is partnering with The Row Bar Kakaʻako to host a Halloween Night Party from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Oct. 31. Attendees can look forward to live music, entertainment, themed drinks and a Halloween costume contest.
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CONTACT
Aloha Mamacita
Waterfront Plaza
500 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. 4A, Honolulu
Instagram: @aloha.mamacita
Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-midnight Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
