The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe and Macabre Cocktails

WALLA WALLA - The American writer Edgar Allan Poe is considered by many as the master of macabre. The Gesa Power House Theater in Walla Walla, presented The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy, a chilling cocktail experience presenting four of Poe's stories.

The stories were presented by historians and paired with four themed cocktails. The 90-minute sold-out experience was limited to a small number of guests on July 18-19.

The darkened stage was lit with a few lanterns during the speakeasy as Poe's tales came to life, one sip at a time.

The first historian gave a chilling reading of "Tell-Tale Heart" as the audience sipped a Pale Blue Eye cocktail. Edgar's Twisted Brandy Milk Punch was served while listening to "The Raven," the Cocktail of Red Death was enjoyed during a reading of "The Masque of Red Death." The Nevermore, a black vodka cocktail, was served as "The Black Cat" wrapped up the evening.

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The Pale Blue Eye is a refreshing light blue cocktail made with blueberry vodka, fresh lemon juice, rose syrup and topped with La Croix.

You can step back in time in the dark and mysterious world of Poe at the Mystery Theatre in Kennewick on August 22-23.  Get your ticket at edgarallanpoebar.com.