Christmas Movie Themed Pop-up Bar Opening In Downtown Detroit Friday

DETROIT — A temporary pop-up bar inspired by a popular Christmas movie is opening in Downtown Detroit this holiday season, Patch learned Tuesday.

Side Hustle Lounge, a cocktail bar adjacent to the popular Mootz Pizzeria + Bar at 1226 Library Street, is opening the pop-up bar inspired by the beloved holiday film, Elf.

The one-of-a-kind pop-up opens Friday through Dec. 31, with drinks served daily from 4 p.m.-midnight. Reservations are not required.

Guests will enjoy holiday drinks in a festive wonderland, complete with giant snowflakes, candy cans, "Welcome Santa" and "World's Best Cup of Coffee" signs.

The drink menu includes:

• World’s Best Cup of Coffee – A warm blend of coffee with Frangelico or Bailey’s and a cinnamon sugar rim (Souvenir mug available for purchase for $10)
• Angry Elf – A Moscow Mule with vodka, cranberry, apple, ginger beer
• Son of a Nutcracker – A margarita with tequila, triple sec, cranberry, lime juice and simple syrup
• Sleigh What? – A martini with vodka, crème de cacao, gingerbread syrup and half & half
• New York Sour – Bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup topped with a red wine float
• Elf’d Up – Eggnog and bourbon garnished with a festive cinnamon stick
• Naughty or Nice shot – A shot of bourbon (naughty) or dark rum (nice)

There will also be non-alcoholic versions of the drinks or an exceptional hot chocolate.

"Downtown Detroit is magical this time of year and we wanted to add to it," Operating Partner of Side Hustle Lounge Lisa Walters said. "Santa’s Side Hustle will celebrate the season in true Buddy fashion - where every day feels like Christmas!"