Spooky Sips and Pumpkin Pancakes at Outpost Kitchen

Outpost Kitchen is getting into the Halloween spirit with three new seasonal items: the Frankenstein Cocktail, the Spooky Spice Iced Latte and Pumpkin Spice Gluten-Free Pancakes.

The Frankenstein is a craft cocktail made with Midori, pineapple juice, lime, Hendry’s Vodka, Empress Gin and house-made blueberry jam. The Spooky Spice Iced Latte combines espresso with pumpkin spice and house-made vanilla syrup, comes with a choice of milk and is topped with pumpkin spice cold foam. The pancakes are fluffy and gluten-free, loaded with banana, walnuts and maple syrup, and finished with cinnamon mascarpone.

The Costa Mesa eatery will also host an employee costume contest on Oct. 31. Diners will receive a ballot to vote for their favorite staff costume.

Known for fast, fresh fare, Outpost Kitchen focuses on organic, biodynamic and locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant is Aussie-inspired and built on a commitment to organic, sustainable and locally sourced food. Inspired by owner Jay Lewis’ hometown on Australia’s Gold Coast, it prepares fresh meals while building relationships with local farmers and producers.

The Halloween items are available Oct. 16 through Nov. 1 at Outpost Kitchen. The pancakes will stay on the menu through the end of the year.

3420 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa.