Holiday Spirits: NYC’s Best Seasonal Cocktails
The Holiday spirit isn’t complete until you’ve had your full complement of festive drinks imbued with “way too much” alcohol. We’ve listed the top Holiday drinks on our radar this year, and they are appealing to both the eyes and the palate. The options include everything from a delicious spiced Irish Coffee to a Scotch-injected apple liqueur.
SPICED IRISH COFFEE
White Oak Tavern
Waverly Pl & Greene St. New York, NY
An inviting and cozy tavern, a holiday-festive interior, and delicious spiced Irish coffee, what else can you ask for? The Spiced Irish Coffee is crafted with Jameson, freshly brewed Illy coffee, a dash of cayenne pepper, and chocolate-infused heavy cream. Deliver the ultimate dose of winter cheer.
SAKEGG NOG
Piora
430 Hudson Street, New York, NY
Shake up an American holiday classic with a Japanese twist. Pioara’s frothy and festive Sakegg nog consist of mixing nigori sake, with soymilk, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla beans. This holiday sipper – full of nog flavor, and light in texture – can be ordered hot or cold.
APPLE TURNOVER
Clover Club
210 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY
Life is sweet at Clover Club, where you can order from their “Fall Fever” Menu. We suggest the Apple Turnover: a tasty beverage blending Scotch, Calvados, apple liqueur, lemon, ginger, and cinnamon, all mixed together to evoke the very best feelings of fall.
THE WHITE HOT
Anfora
34 8th Avenue, New York, NY
At this West Village hotspot, the focus is on natural and dynamic wines, along with creative handcrafted cocktails, and ’Tis the season for a spirit warming white mulled wine. The White Hot is made with white wine, Rainwater Madeira, and Cocchi Americano.
PORT COBBLER
Dante
79-81 Macdougal Street, New York, NY
Each quarter, Dante totally transforms their menu to highlight the seasonal transitions and we all know you can’t complete a menu without cold-weather cocktails. The Port Cobbler is a refreshing treat combining Port, Scotch, and garnished with seasonal berries. (Be sure to check the full recipe here)
SMOKE ON THE WATER
The Drink
228 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
There’s never a shortage of spirited concoctions to try at this Williamsburg punch bowl bar – it’s one of our favorite hideouts in the neighborhood. It is the season for sharing is caring, and this cool and smokey punch bowl drink is made by combining Pueblo Viejo Tequila, Port, smoked green tea, and bitters – enough for you and a few friends. Cheers
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