Time to get into the holiday spirit(s)
‘Tis the season for feeling merry, cheering to the new year, and gathering up with friends, so what better way to celebrate the most festive season of all than sipping on some holiday-themed cocktails? From holiday pop-ups to specialty menus, Miami has been flooded with tons of jolly cocktail options. Check out some of our favorites! Salud!
1. Salt 7, Las Olas
The bar, which is really into Christmas, has set up its pop-up just in time for the holidays and is offering all kinds of specialty cocktails to fully get you into the festive mood. Options include Christmasy spins on classics such as the Mistle Toe Mule with Kettle One Peach & Orange Blossom, apple cider and ginger beer and the White Christmas Margarita made with cranberry juice, as well as original concoctions like the Sleigh My Name with whisky and honey-ginger syrup and the refreshing Peppermintini featuring peppermint schnapps and a candy cane rim!
Find it at 500 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
2. The Gramercy, Coral Gables
This lavish Coral Gables spot is going all out for Noche Buena with a special Christmas menu that includes festive cocktails like the Nutcracker featuring dark rum and pumpkin spice, and a whole roasted suckling pig!
Find it at 65 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134.
3. Miracle in Miami, multiple locations
The Christmas-iest popup of all has returned this year to the Magic City with three different locations. Here you’ll not only find over-the-top decor and ugly sweaters but also tons of awesome holiday drinks. From their spiked egg nog to the Christmapolitan, you’re bound to find a jolly cocktail to suit your every mood. This year’s Miracle in Miami popup locations include Doral Yard, Shirley’s at Gramps in Wynwood and Death or Glory in Delray Beach.
Find them at Doral Yard, Gramps Wynwood, and Delray’s Death or Glory
4. The Wharf Miami, Miami River
The Wharf has decked out its halls for it super Christmasy, holly jolly Riverside Holiday Village. Here you’ll find tons of over-the-top holiday decor, Happy Hour specials, live music and more!
Find it at 114 SW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33130.
5. Lost Boy Dry Goods, Downtown
Soo technically Lost Boy hasn’t gotten all that festive for the holiday season, but their Irish coffee is back and it will certainly warm you up for the holidays!
Find it at 157 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131.
6. Mama Tried, Downtown
This retro spot in Downtown is celebrating the holidays Miami-style with some delicious coquito! Warm up at the bar with a glass of their homemade coquito, take the bottle home with you, or both!
Find it at 207 NE 1st St, Miami, FL 33132.
7. La Cocina, Hialeah
For those of you who don’t celebrate Christmas or just want to get away from the red and green explosion that has taken over Miami, check out Hannukah Harry’s Enchanted Forest at La Cocina! This popular spot in Hialeah has gone all blue and silver for December and offers all kinds of Hannukah goodies and themed cocktails, including latkes, matzo ball soup, Manischewitz punch, coquito shots served out of dreidels, and more! Hannukah Harry’s is the only Hannukah-themed pop-up in the city and will be opening every Friday and Saturday throughout December.
Find it at 1000 E 16th St, Hialeah, FL 33010.
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