Inspired by Victorian quack doctor, James Morison, who in 1828 opened the ‘’British college of health’’ just a few doors from here. Doc Morison was quite an adventurer, born 1770 Scotland, he studied in Aberdeen and Germany, and soon established himself as a merchant on the Baltic in Riga and invested in the West Indies before moving to Bordeaux in 1815. A few years later, he came to London claiming to have found a universal vegetable cure for all ailments based on botanical compounds, which he prepared in pill form and swallowed with lemonade.
Today, at Hokus Pokus we prefer our botanicals to be distilled, served with a large lump of ice or sipped at room temperature. While we make no claims of health benefits, we are confident that our potions and elixirs might do wonders to your mood, whatever the weather.
An underground alchemy lab anchored by its King’s Cross heritage and location, with an audacious blend of 19th century apothecary and retro-futuristic steampunk engine room, inspired by Victorian science, quack medicine, alchemy books and esoteric literature.
Inspired by seasons of the year. Seasons in which nature flourishes and grows, changes colours , prepares for the coming cold, hibernates and waits patiently, and then bursts forth with new growth and new life.
throughout the seasons
SPRING
Camomile Infused Boatyard Gin, barrel-aged blend of vermouths, plum compote finished with XIN and Voltaire Florian Sorbet
SUMMER
Boatyard Vodka is infused with Blackberries & Lemongrass, mixed berries and fig pure extract, Citrus elixir, and maple syrup
AUTUMN
Amédée-Edouard VS Cognac infused with cherries and cinnamon, Citrus Elixir, and homemade Pear Shrub finished with pear cider
WINTER
Michter’s US*1 Bourbon infused with smoked
almonds, homemade hazelnut liqueur, Cocchi
Americano vermouth, homemade Orange Liqueur &
orange Marmalade
£18
Please ask a member of our team before ordering if you have any allergies or intolerances. A 12.5% discretionary service charge will be added to your bill.
Tea Potions
HIBISCUS TEA
Hibiscus-infused Pisco, the drop of Yellow Chartreuse, Grapefruit juice & Lemon Verbena & Honey Tea
MATCHA TEA
Boatyard Gin, Citrus Elixir, Maple Vigan Maple Cream & Matcha Tea
JASMINE & CINNAMON TEA
Diplomatico Planas Rum infused with Cinnamon, apple juice & Jasmine Tea
£17
Beside many reasons why fruit and berries are among the healthiest foods on earth, you will find this potion to be loaded with antioxidants combined with our herby infusions.
Sippers
MILKSHAKE
Combination of homemade White Chocolate Liqueur & homemade sweet Sherry coffee liqueur
LOLLIPOP
Michter’s US*1 Bourbon, mixed berries and fig pure extract combined with a barrel-aged blend of vermouths
BLUEBERRY TEQUILA
Tapatio Blanco Tequila infused with blueberries, combined with citrus Elixir & pure blueberry extract finished with a drop of Maple syrup
£14
Aromas released in the process of creating this potion are designed to encourage relaxation, promote concentration & to cultivate new interests.
Flamed Potions
Please make your choice between:
Cherry & Cinnamon infused Amédée-Edouard VS Cognac
or
Rum blend of Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva, Hampden Estate 8yrs Rum & Black Tot Rum infused with fine cigar
or
Smoked Almond infused Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye
Our alchemist will then combine your choice with plum compote and flame this potion to release and bind all of the beautiful flavours together.
£17
Created in accordance to Ayurveda principles of nutrition, this potion comprises of Earth with characteristic elements of light and moist by nature.
Smokey Potions
Please make a choice between three following potions and our alchemist will add a barrel-aged blend of vermouths for the first two:
Wagyu-washed bourbon Wagyu-washed Michter’s US*1 Original Sour Mash & barrel-aged blend of vermouths
or
rum blend
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva, Hampden Estate 8yrs Rum & Black Tot Rum
or
blueberry tequila & mezcal
Tapatio Blanco Tequila infused with blueberries, combined with pure Blueberry extract, homemade Orange Liqueur, Aquafaba, finished with a drop of Maple
For our smoke we use a combination of apple, cherry and chicory wood chips. Our smoke bubble is created using an edible non-toxic mixture.
£18
By carefully selecting and altering various ingredients in the first stage, later combining them together and inducing with veracity of smoking techniques, we have created spiritual experience vital for your wellbeing.
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recipes the from past
We invite you to try our revised recipes of prescriptions from all over the world.
We have used our handcrafted potions to further improve already well-known and well-received classic recipes.
To help you stay focused and alert we have handpicked a selection of finest coffee beans which have been incorporated in the form of cold infusions into various ingredients from which we have created these coffee potions
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recipes the from past
We invite you to try our revised recipes of prescriptions from all over the world.
We have used our handcrafted potions to further improve already well-known and well-received classic recipes.
hokus pokus negroni
Boatyard Gin, Cynar & Barrel aged blend of vermouths
hokus pokus in japan
Sake combined with Yuzu Juice, Citrus Elixir, and Pomegranate syrup
fruity fusion
Rosemary-infused Boatyard Gin, mixed berries and Fig pure extract, Elderflower Liqueur, Apple Juice & Citrus Elixir
wild rose
Boatyard Vodka Infused with capers, Cochi Americano, homemade Rose Liqueur & Pomegranate Syrup
£17
Tempered Prescriptions
Here at Hokus Pokus we understand that for many reasons you might have chosen to avoid alcoholic prescriptions. therefore, please cast your eye over our selection of immaculately handcrafted alcohol-free potions
hokus fruity pokus
blend of berries and fruity potions with our citrus elixir topped with apple juice
fizzy pokus
grapefruit juice mixed with citrus elixir, pomegranate potion and soda
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