Winter is upon us and that means that happy hours are even happier with festive holiday cocktails. Bookmark this evolving guide for when you’re looking for somewhere to get a fun little drink and a bite to eat after walking through the uptown tree trail or hunting some of that holiday cheer!

1) Nonic - 207 13th St

Old Saint Nonic’s Famous Kegnog

Bourbon, Rum, Cream, Egg, Porter, Christmas Spices

Good to know: The rooftop bar at Nonic has been completely transformed into a “Miracle on 13th Street" themed bar for the holidays!

 

2) Stirrup Trouble - 900 Front Ave, Suite 210
Stirrup Trouble is a craft cocktail lounge and mobile bar company founded in 2021. They pride themselves in using locally-sourced ingredients for all of their premium cocktails and mocktails. They also make their own syrups and juices! Try their extensive holiday cocktail list...

Clausmo

vodka, triple sec liqueur white cranberry juice, lime juice

 

Gimme S’more Martini

marshmallow infused vodka, chocolate liqueur, cream, graham cracker and chocolate rim

 

Triple Dog Gin-Ya 

gin, cranberry juice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, egg whites

 

Midtown Margarita

tequila, natural margarita mix, fresh squeezed limes, pomegranate juice

 

Ya Filthy Ani-Marg 

jalapeno tequila, spicy margarita mix, fresh strawberries, rosemary

 

Apple Pie Old Fashioned

bourbon, bitters, apple cider, spiced syrup

Coquito 

rum, vanilla, coconut milk, coconut cream, spices
(available in traditional and pistachio flavors)

Grinch-Mosa

champagne, fresh orange juice, blue spirulina

 

Hot Toddy

bourbon, honey, lemon, cinnamon

*Nice List Mocktail

coconut milk, coconut cream, cranberry sprite topper, mint

 

3) Ray’s Quick Stop - 211 13th St.

Sierra Nevada Celebration Fresh Hop IPA

Although it is not a cocktail it is a true summer Christmas beer!

Freshly picked hops, rushed from farm to brewery, fill Celebration IPA with powerful citrus and pine flavors. When you’re on the slopes with friends or building a backyard campfire for the fam, you need a beer as fresh as fallen snow. Pure hops, balanced with rich caramel malt, make this a celebration in every sip.

 

4) It’s Tamale Time - 211 13th St.

Winter Sangria

A cozy blend of mulled cranberry syrup, rich red wine, and fresh orange juice, finished with a splash of effervescent bubbles.

Apple Cider Mimosa

Crisp apple cider meets sparkling champagne, served with a caramel-cinnamon sugar rim and topped with dried apple slices for a festive garnish.

Poinsettia

A classic mix of cranberry juice, orange juice, and champagne, elegantly garnished with fresh rosemary and cranberries.

Caramel Apple Margarita

A refreshing twist on a favorite, featuring green apple agave wine and margarita mix, served on the rocks with a caramel and sea salt rim.

Spiced Paloma

Spiced agave paired with tart grapefruit in this signature Paloma, rimmed with ginger sugar and adorned with a fresh grapefruit slice.

 

5) Jarfly - 1358 13th St
Coquito

Try Jarfly’s version of the traditional Puerto Rican christmas drink! It’s made with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, coconut, vanilla, Puerto Rican rum, and Christmas spices.

*Our favorite mocktail at Jarfly is called the "Dishonest Work" which is made with almond, lime, carrot, and pineapple.

 

*This article was originally published by our partners at The Columbusite and appears here with permission. The article was written by Edna Richardson, and features images courtesy of each restaurant.

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